Winterfest Event Application

Winterfest is a combination of dozens of Community-led events, and a series of Signature events led by Cobalt Connects. Please complete the following application to be considered for inclusion in the Hamilton Winterfest 2019 roster of events. You will be contacted within two weeks of your application submission with confirmation of your inclusion.

Community-led events are supported through a Winterfest marketing campaign, fee waivers for use of City of Hamilton facilities and parks, small grants, and a volunteer supplies and training program. Please note: to guarantee inclusion in print materials you must register your event by November 23rd, 2018.

Event Information:

Event Title (required)

Event Location Name (required)

Event Location Address (required)

Date of Event (required)

Start Time (required)

End Time (required)

Contact Information

Host Organization / Event Organizer: (required)

Host Organization Website:

Host Organization Social Media:
Facebook:
Instagram:
Twitter:

Primary Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Email:

Event Details:

Short Event Summary (250 words maximum)
Please describe your event. This summary will be used in online listing and printed guide. Highlight the programming you will be offering, hours of operation, etc.

Is the event to be held on City property? (Select One)
yesno

If yes, have you completed a SEAT Application? yesno
For more information check out the City of Hamilton SEAT Applications

Who is your anticipated audience? (ie. Neighbourhood families, seniors, teens, etc.)

How many people do you anticipate attending your event?

Does your event location have accessible washrooms?

Does your event location have accessible parking?

What is the cost to participate?

Event Criteria

Please indicate below which of the Event Criteria your event meets by checking the box and telling us how in the text box.

a.Emphasizes the Winterfest themes of warmth, light, fire, comfort, gathering/togetherness, sharing and community

b.Celebrates or explores the idea of winter

c.Accessible / Welcoming to all

d.Promotes inclusion and diversity by presenting programming that explores the festival themes from unique cultural perspectives.

e.Appeals to children / families

f.Supports local business

g.Contributes to the animation of the surrounding neighbourhood

h. Engages the broader community