Haldimand County recognizes the importance of community festivals, events and tournaments to enhance quality of life, tourism and economic development.
For a listing of Festivals and Events happening throughout Haldimand County, check out the Events Calendar or for location based events – the Event Map!
Each year, the County receives numerous requests from community groups and organizations wishing to host special events on Haldimand County property. These events vary in scope, purpose, size, cost and complexity, all of which require the coordinated efforts of staff to ensure safe event operation and adherence to applicable by-laws, policies and procedures. Based on the nature of the request, Council approval may be required.
Applications must be completed using the following forms:
Festival and Event Approval Process Guidelines
Festival and Event Application Form
Special Event Fire Safety Requirements Form
All persons and/or organizations planning to sell or offer food and/or beverages to the public at a special event in Haldimand County or Norfolk County must obtain approval from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) prior to the start of the event. There is no fee associated with the approval process.
Learn More – Visit Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit: Food Safety at Special Events
If there will be alcohol available at your event look over the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s (AGCO) website on Special Occasion Permits (SOP)
For information regarding OPP Paid Duty Officers, contact the OPP Cayuga Detachment at (905) 772-3322.
For further information on festivals, tournaments and special events, please contact 905-318-5932, ext. 6134 or specialevents@haldimandcounty.on.ca.
Digital Sign Advertising – Community Groups may be eligible to have their events listed on digital signs located at Caledonia, Cayuga and Dunnville arenas. Apply by filling in the request form.
Clean and Green – Volunteer Community Clean-up Events
Do you have a particular area of community you would like to pitch-in and help clean -up? To get started, complete the Clean and Green program application form and tell us a bit more of your community clean-up idea.
Thank you for your interest and assistance in keeping Haldimand beautiful!
For more information click here!
Other Contact options:
Phone: (905) 318-5932 (ask for Community Development and Partnerships)
Email: cdp@haldimandcounty.on.ca
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