Upcoming Events

Event Policy

Any person who wishes to organize, form or conduct any event in the City of Buchanan shall be required to complete an application and pay a non-refundable permit fee. All applications will need to be approved by the Mayor of Buchanan before any permit is issued. 

You will need to fill out a Special Event Permit application if your event includes any of the following:

1. Will interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic (occuring on City Streets or right-of-ways), or
2. Takes place on public property (including but not limited to the City Square).

This includes block parties, parades, athletic events, and other special events such as festivals.

Note: An event permit is not a permit to violate City codes, ordinances, rules, or regulations. If a violation occurs, it may result in citation(s) issued to the event applicant/responsible person. 

For all City Events: Please contact the City Event Coordinator, Shyanne Streetman, for additional information on vendor fees and applications. 

Email Address: events@buchananga.gov

To obtain a Temporary Alcohol Permit, please complete the application below. The following items are required in addition to the completed application: Copy of current Driver's License, Copy of State Alcohol License, Copy of Local Jurisdication Alcohol License, Copy of Occupational Tax Certificate, Copy of Liability Insurance, and Complete Employee List. There will be a non-refundable fee of $25. The Special Event must be approved by the Buchanan Police Chief.

Please note: Venue applicants must submit their application 5 (five) business days before the event. All applicants for festivals and/or any other yearly event must submit their application by the 28th of February of each year.

Please review the City of Buchanan-Code of Ordinances.