“Temporary Retail Food Establishment” means a food establishment that is limited to operating at temporary events only.

“Temporary Event” means a single community event or celebration that operates for a period of time of not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days and may include town celebrations, fairs, and festivals.  Temporary events do not include:

1. Regularly scheduled series of events at venues such as sporting arenas, concert halls, flea markets, corn mazes, or farmers’ markets;
2. Events serviced by licensed caterers are not considered temporary events;
3. Sporadic promotional events such as grand openings are not considered temporary events.

A temporary retail food establishment shall comply with all requirements of the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Regulations 6 CCR 1010-2, except as approved by the Regulatory Authority.  Mobile Food Establishments, including pushcarts, operating at temporary events shall operate according to the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Regulations 6 CCR 1010-2.  Each for profit space rented shall require a separate temporary retail food establishment license.

As the Event Coordinator, do I need to get an application approved by the Northeast Colorado Health Department?

Is my event open to the public?

If no, you do not need get approval from the Health Department.

If yes, will there be food vendors at the event?

If no, you do not need get approval from the Health Department.

If yes, you will need to submit the Event Coordinator Application, with all pages filled out, at least 30 days before the event.

ALL food vendors who will be participating in a temporary event will need to contact the Northeast Colorado Health Department.