Special Events | Community Organization Functions | Private / Restricted Events | Bake Sales | Petting Zoos / Other Animal Events
Special Events
An event that:
- is open to the general public
- Includes vendors who are not volunteers
- Examples: fairs, festivals, carnivals
- Organizers must notify EPH:
- Food Vendors must notify EPH
- Organizers must notify EPH of personal services such as:
Community Organization Functions
An event that:
- Is organized by a not-for-profit organization for fundraising or social purposes
- Uses ONLY volunteers to obtain, prepare and serve food (no other food vendors)
- Examples: community sports event or day, wild game dinners
- Organizers must notify EPH:
Private or Restricted Functions
An event that:
- Isn’t open to general public
- Is organized by community organization or individual
- Requires a personal invitation to attend
- Examples: employee potlucks, weddings, family reunions
- Notification not required
Bake Sales
An event that:
- Sells low-risk foods such as cookies, muffins and bread
- Is organized by not-for-profit organization for a charitable purpose
- Is not part of a special event
Petting Zoos and Other Animal Events