Applicants can start the process by applying online through ROWMAN no more than a year in advance. 

Once your ROWMAN is complete, you will be emailed an application packet.  Applications are due no later than 180 days prior to the event along with the nonrefundable application fees. Please review Ordinance 14-8 for all requirements.

Make an appointment with the Special Events Office to attend a Special Event Team Meeting - 974-6501 or SpecialEvents@austintexas.gov.  Meetings are scheduled every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704.