Community events

Fairs, festivals and public gatherings — permits and safety.

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Temporary Event Notice (TEN): Do You Need One & Deadline Checkercalculator

Do I need a Temporary Event Notice for my event, and when must I apply?

Portable Toilet Calculator for Events (PSAI Standard)calculator

How many portable toilets does my event need?

UK Event Toilet Calculator (Council Ratio Table)calculator

How many toilets does my UK outdoor event need?

Marquee & Village Hall Events in the UK: Capacity and Fire Safety

How many people can I safely host in a UK marquee or village hall, and what fire rules apply?

Toronto Park Events: When You Need a Permit and What's Not Allowed

Do I need a permit for a party, picnic or wedding ceremony in a Toronto park?

Accessible Event Planning: What US, UK and Canadian Law Requires

What accessibility requirements legally apply to my event, and how do I plan for them?

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Budget & costs

Village Hall Hire Costs (UK): Real Published Rates

How much does it cost to hire a village hall, and what should I check?

How Much Does It Cost to Host a 5K?

How much does it cost to put on a 5K or fun run?

Community Festival Budget: What a Small Festival Really Costs

How much does it cost to put on a small community festival or fair?

One-Day Event Insurance: What It Costs in the US and UK

How much does one-day event insurance cost?

Bounce House Rental Cost: What You'll Actually Pay

How much does it cost to rent a bounce house?

Market Booth Fees: Flat Fee vs Percentage of Sales

How do market booth fees work, and is a flat fee or commission better for me?

How Much to Charge Vendors for Booth Space (Market Organizer Guide)

How much should we charge vendors for booth space at our market or event?

How Much Contingency Should an Event Budget Hold?

How much contingency should we hold in an event budget?

How Much Does a Park Pavilion or Shelter Rental Cost?

How much does it cost to rent a park pavilion or shelter?

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Food Truck for a Party?

How much does it cost to hire a food truck for a party?

Quantities & sizing

What Size Generator for an Outdoor Event

What size generator does my outdoor event need?

How Much BBQ Meat Per Person? (50-Guest Math Included)

How much BBQ meat do I need per person for 50 people?

How Many Trash Cans Do You Need for an Outdoor Event?

How many trash cans do I need for an outdoor event?

Timing & deadlines

BC Special Event Permit: Deadlines, Server Rules and Caps

Do I need a Special Event Permit for my BC event, and when must I apply?

Rules, permits & risk

How Long Can Buffet Food Sit Out? (US and UK Official Rules)

How long can food safely sit out at my event?

UK Event Insurance: What's Legally Required vs Council-Required

Do I legally need public liability insurance for my UK event?

Rain Backup Plan for an Outdoor Event: When to Decide

What's our backup plan if it rains on an outdoor event?

Do I Need a Permit for a Tent? (Size Thresholds)

Do I need a permit for a tent, and at what size?

Do I Need a Permit for an Event in a Public Park?

Do I need a permit for a party or event in a public park?

Operations & staffing

UK Event Stewards, Security and First Aid: What's Actually Required

How many stewards, security staff and first aiders does my UK event need?

Event Parking: How Many Spaces Your Guests Need

How many parking spaces does my event need?

UK Street Party Rules: What You Need and What You Don't

What permissions do I need for a street party in the UK?

How to Organize a 5K: Permits, Water Stations, Volunteers and Timeline

How do I organize a 5K — permits, water, volunteers and timing?

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