Apopka Special Event Permits & Fees Updated

APOPKA – Organizers planning special events in Apopka must now comply with updated application requirements and fees. The City of Apopka requires a completed Special Event Permit application, including a $50 non-refundable application fee or a completed waiver.

Key requirements for event promoters include submitting a certificate of general liability insurance listing the City of Apopka as an additional insured. A site plan or parade/race route map detailing staging, parking, vendor locations, and restrooms is also mandatory. Promoters must provide copies of flyers and advertisements, policies regarding CDC Guidelines/COVID-19 and social distancing, and a copy of their current Business Tax Receipt.

Events serving alcohol require an alcohol permit and specific insurance. Rental fees for city facilities vary. The Amphitheater costs $4,000 daily for non-profit organizations and $5,000 plus tax for for-profit organizations. Load-in and load-out days incur separate charges of $4,000 for non-profits and $5,000 for for-profits.

The Northwest Recreation Complex BBQ Area is available for $125 per hour with a four-hour minimum. A $500 refundable event deposit is required for this location, forfeited if an event cancels within 30 days.

Additional event costs include recreation staffing at $15 per hour per staff member, Apopka Fire Department & EMS services ranging from $45 per hour for an EMT to $59 per hour for a supervisor, and off-duty police officers at $55 per hour with a two-officer minimum. Event parking services may also be required at the Amphitheater and Northwest Recreation Complex, with specific staffing determined during the event review process.