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PE Dog Festival 9-24 — File 23-1344
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000073
File #: 23-006443
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: Somerville Foundation for Animals
Event name: Somerville Dog festival
Description: Annual gathering of people and their dogs.
Vendor booths, dog demonstrations, training assistance
and games.
Location: Trum Field
Date(s): 09/24/23
Rain date(s): none
Setup starts at (time): 7am
Event starts at (time): 11am
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 5pm
Event ends at (time): 3pm
Entertainment: Contests such as best trick and best
dressed. Play performed on stage with dog "actors".
Temporary Structures: 10'x10' tents for vendors and
the organizers.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 3,000-4,000
Total people attending: 5,000-6,000
Maximum attendees accommodated: 10,000
Total Somerville residents attending: 2,000-3,000
Attendee fees or suggested donations: Free
admission. Any donations accepted.
What is your budget for this event: $10,000-15,000
Social or cultural benefits:
Social gathering for dogs and the people who love them.
Educational resources about animal health and wellness.
Financial benefits:
The festival attracts thousands of people who can also
support local businesses while there.
Event Contact: Adam Parker
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Social media, flyers
Food served?
Yes
Food trucks
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Trum Field is accessible to all
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Will coordinate with SPD for a detail and we will be
inviting Officer Tim Sullivan and his K9 Lobo.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
Trum Field has restrooms.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Event liability insurance will be obtained through our
insurance carrier.
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Trum Field
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
No
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Susan Yerkes, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
Timothy Bakey, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved