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Alcoholic beverages may only be served at City Parks and Recreation facilities upon City approval in accordance with this policy. Alcohol is strictly prohibited at events with 50% or more of participants under the age of 21. Approval to sell alcohol at City facilities must be obtained from the Director of Parks and Recreation or … Continued

Please refer to pages 11-18 of the Fairgrounds Rental Packet for a comprehensive list of all rental rules and regulations.

Private security is required for all events. Security services may be obtained from any security agency licensed, bonded, and insured by the State of California. The City does not endorse any particular vendor, however a list of companies is available in the facility rental booklet. Private Security may not apply to some programming. The Parks … Continued

ITEMS REQUIRED WHEN RESERVING A FACILITY: Facility Application & Use Policies (Completed, Initialed & Signed) Deposit Insurance Private Security Policy Alcohol Policy Clean Up Policy Fees Paid (if less than 30 days from event date) ABC Permit (if selling alcohol)   STEPS TO RESERVE A FACILITY DAY OF BOOKING: Completed Facility Application and Facility Use … Continued

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Description Block Name and Event Date Certificate Holder City of Petaluma Office of the City Clerk c/o 320 N. McDowell Blvd Petaluma, CA 94954 Additional Insured The City of Petaluma, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers are listed as additional insured. Liability Amounts Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 (in an occurrence policy) Damage to … Continued

Whether you are looking to host a personal event or a business function, the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center offers a variety of spaces to fit your needs, you can even rent the whole fairgrounds! The Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds and Event Center is nestled on 60+ beautifully landscaped acres in the City of Petaluma. With several … Continued

Deposits are due at time of reservation. The deposit will be refunded in its entirety within 4-6 weeks after the event, so long as there is no property damage and/or additional cleaning required. *The deposit is subject to change based on size, history of event, event type, and/or hours*   RENTAL CATEGORIES NON-PROFIT: For events … Continued

Read through the Fairgrounds Rental Packet, and fill out/initial the ”Petaluma Fairground Application” on pages 9-21. Then, contact us to learn more and share your vision with a staff member: Email: [email protected] Call: 707-778-4380