What kind of alcohol licensing do I need for a public event?

Any event that is open to the public or where money is exchanged requires a Temp B - Beer or Temp C - Wine license.   Other stipulations for the issuance of such licenses include:

• Temporary Licenses can only be issued to bona fide clubs, chambers of commerce, to county or local fair associations or agricultural societies, to churches, lodges or societies that have been in existence for at least 6 months, and to veterans’ organization.

• Temporary Beer License – there is no limit on how many an organization can have in a year.

• Temporary Wine License – An organization can only have up to 2 licenses in a 12-month period.

• No Liquor can be served under these licenses, only beer and/or wine.

• The event must have a licensed operator (bartender) or someone must apply for a temporary operator's license which includes taking a responsible beverage server's course and have a completed background check.

• A completed application should be turned into the Clerk's office at least 1 month before the event along with the application fee.  The Common Council will need to approve the temporary license prior to the event.