Event Authorization

Each permit type requires the licensee to obtain authorization from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) prior to each event.

• Apply for a Type 77 Event Authorization
• Apply for a Type 93 Estate Tasting Event Authorization

Who May Obtain an Event Permit (Type 77)

Only licensees holding an on-sale beer and wine (Type 41 or 42), on-sale general (Type 47, 48, 49, 57, or 90), on-sale general wine, food and art culture museum (Type 78), or designated special use (Type 88 or 99) license may apply for an Event Permit. Only licensees holding a beer manufacturer (Type 01 or 23) license may apply for a Brewery Event Permit.

An Event Permit carries with it an Annual Fee and authorizes the licensee to apply for event authorizations. An Event Authorization is what permits the licensee to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on property adjacent to their licensed premises. Event Authorizations are limited to no more than four total days each calendar year.

Who May Obtain an Estate Tasting Event Permit (Type 93)

Only licensees holding a winegrower (Type 02) license may apply for an Estate Tasting Event Permit.

An Estate Tasting Event Authorization is what permits the winegrower to sell or serve wine for consumption at either a property adjacent to their licensed premises or at a nonadjacent vineyard. The event location must be owned by or under the control of the winegrower. Estate Tasting Event Authorizations are limited to no more than thirty-six events per licensee, per calendar year.

How to Apply

Submit a completed Additional License/Permit Application (Form ABC-239) to your nearest ABC office. Each licensee may apply for only one event permit per licensed location. The Annual Fee for an event permit is located in Section 23320 of the Business and Professions Code. You may also find the fee information on our website or contact your local ABC office for assistance with completing Form ABC-239.