Special Events
Special Events
It is recognized that special events often bring many benefits to the community. However, when these events are held on public premises or public right-of-way, they have the potential to impact the Village’s resources, facilities and property. Each event has unique characteristics and will have a different impact. Therefore, events need to be considered on a case-by-case basis in order to promote the responsible use of publicly owned premises and right-of-way.
In order to help event organizers coordinate their plans with Village requirements, we have compiled a Special Event Manual, containing application forms, policies, and related materials involved in the Village’s review and approval process. Please read this manual, as well as the full Special Event Policy completely, before filling out a Special Event Application. The application can also be submitted online here.
PLEASE NOTE: Any facility reservations need to be submitted and approved prior to completing the Special Event Application. Scroll down for the applicable forms.
Annual Events in Greenville
Greenville Parks & Rec's Family Night
The Greenville Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department holds a free event held at the Greenville Lions Park six nights throughout the summer. Each week's event starts at 6:30pm and offers something different for attendees to do. Alongside the large-scale events such as touch-a-truck, dunk tanks or public safety meet and greats, there are smaller activates like bean bag toss, coloring pages, sidewalk chalk, and sponsor presented fun and games. A food truck is also scheduled to be at each event. Concessions are sold all night by the Greenville Lioness Club and the family friendly movie begins at dusk each week. Bring a chair, a blanket, or sit right on the grass, in the outdoor amphitheater. In the event of wind or rain, the movie will be shown inside The Barn facility.
Sustain Greenville's Farmer's Market
During the summer months, Sustain Greenville hold a farmer's market at Village Hall in the parking lot. They have traditional farmer's market goods such as freshly grown fruits, veggies, and herbs along with traditional Hmong egg rolls, arts, and crafts, food trucks and much more. For more information visit the Sustain Greenville web site.
This is a two-day event organized by the Greenville Lions Club held at Lions Park. Friday night is Community Night with activities such as the famous catfish races, concessions, train rides, inflatable amusements, live music and fireworks. Saturday night features a concert with top national acts. For more information visit the Greenville Lions Club web site.
Summer Send Off
This event is typically held in the end of August and is organized by the Greenville Civic Club and the Greenville Fire and EMS. A parade is held followed by a concert at Lions Park. For more information visit the Civic Club web site.
Greenville Lioness' Fall Fair
The Greenville Lioness Lions Club holds a craft fair at Lions Park on the first Sunday of October. Thousands of handmade and hand grown items are for sale along with refreshments. For more information visit the Greenville Lioness Lions page by clicking here.
Greenville Civic Club's Fright Night at the Park
Every October the Greenville Civic Club transforms the Community Park Pavilion into a haunted house. The haunted pavilion is open for five evenings at the end of October. Other activities include a hayride, pumpkin decorating, bon fire, DJ and refreshments. Visit the Civic Club web site for more information.
Additional Information
Special Events Policy
Special Event Manual
Special Even Application