Town of Telluride: Migrates Special Event Liquor Permits to Eproval
Applications due by noon fourteen days before the regularly scheduled meetings of the Telluride Liquor License Authority
(September 5, 2024) – Telluride, CO — The Town of Telluride Clerks Department has moved Special Event Liquor Permit applications to permit software Eproval effective today, Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Special Event Liquor Permits are available only to qualifying organizations:
- Incorporated under the State of Colorado as a nonprofit organization; or
- A regularly chartered nonprofit branch, lodge, or chapter of a national organization or society; or
- A municipality, special district, or county.
Applicants will create an account through the Eproval portal, which will be used for all Special Event Liquor Permit applications beginning today, September 5, 2025. Physical applications will not be accepted after the September 19, 2024, meeting of the Liquor Licensing Authority.
The Liquor Licensing Authority Hearing Officer has also adopted the following rules for Special Event Liquor Permit applications:
- Authority meetings will occur on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm unless rescheduled for a good cause or canceled due to a lack of applications or other matters on the agenda.
- Only complete Special Event Permit applications will be accepted by the Clerk’s Department.
- All Special Event Permit applications must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon, fourteen (14) days before the regularly scheduled Authority meeting, and no less than thirty (30) days before the proposed special event.
- Public notice of the proposed permit and the procedure for protesting its issuance shall be conspicuously posted at the proposed location for at least ten days before the local licensing authority approves it.
In May, the Town of Telluride Parks and Recreation Department launched special event permitting software, Eproval, for event applications and other permits to optimize the way events are organized and managed within the community. With a commitment to efficiency and accessibility, this new software promises to streamline processes for town staff and event organizers, ensuring smoother coordination and execution of events throughout the year.
Additional details regarding Special Event Liquor Permits and applications can be found on the Town of Telluride website by visiting bit.ly/totliquorlicenses.
Communications Manager
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov
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Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride’s captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley’s original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land “The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls.” In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride’s allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.