Special Events

A special event is a temporary event where food or personal services are sold, given, or offered to the public, whether it is a charitable or commercial event. Some examples of special events where food or personal services may be served or sold include:

• Fairs and festivals
• Farmers markets
• Barbecues
• Charitable events

Under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), special event organizers, food vendors and personal service setting operators must meet certain requirements.

For more information, click on the links below:

• Information for Event Organizers
• Information for Temporary Food Vendors
• Information for Temporary Personal Service Settings
• Information for Religious Organizations, Service Clubs or Fraternal Organizations