Private & Special Events

Plan Your Event in Sheboygan

The City of Sheboygan is a community that loves to celebrate. From major conventions and international sporting events to local festivals, parades, and athletic activities, Sheboygan proudly hosts hundreds of special events each year.

Whether you’re planning a large-scale festival, a neighborhood parade, or a community athletic event, we’re here to help make it happen. Explore our event guidelines, review the application process, and discover why Sheboygan is the ideal backdrop for your next occasion.

All special events require an application and review process to ensure safety and coordination across city services. Our new online application platform makes it easier than ever to get started.

What is a Special Event?

Special events are defined as an event that is open to the public and is scheduled in advance to occur on city property and which has any of the following:

• Alcohol, beverages, food, and/or merchandise are sold, or dispensed in exchange for donations;
• Fireworks display;
• Offers amusement rides, inflatables, music (live or pre-recorded), etc.;
• Involves the closure of any street, parking lane, or right-of-way;
  
• Involves the temporary installation of structures such as tents, staging, bleachers, signs, etc.; or
  
• An expected attendance of fifty (50) or more persons

Examples of special events include but are not limited to competition and athletic events; music, theater, film performances or filming; carnivals; fairs; cultural events; religious services; classes; meetings; parties; and other gatherings meeting the above criteria.

To find more information on upcoming events scheduled in the community, please visit the Sheboygan Area Tourism Website.

You can also find more information on upcoming events scheduled in the community by visiting the Sheboygan County Chamber's website.

• The Sheboygan County Chamber allows you easily add your event to the calendar. 
• Simply visit the website linked above, then click the '+' icon in the upper right corner of the calendar to start! 

Private events are defined as an event that is not open to the public and is scheduled in advance to occur on city property and which has any of the following:

• Alcohol, beverages, food, and/or merchandise are sold, or dispensed in exchange for donations;
  
• Fireworks display;
  
• Offers amusement rides, inflatables, music (live or pre-recorded), etc.;
• Involves the closure of any street, parking lane, or right-of-way;
  
• Involves the temporary installation of structures such as tents, staging, bleachers, signs, etc.; or
  
• An expected attendance of fifty (50) or more persons

Examples of private events include but are not limited to company picnics; religious services; classes; meetings; and other gatherings meeting the above criteria.

Questions about private event applications can be emailed to DPWOffice.sheboygan@sheboyganwi.gov.