Thank you for your interest in holding an event on Fountain Square.

All activities on Fountain Square are subject to the City of Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 713, the City Manager’s Rules, and the Fountain Square Park Rules.

Event permits are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. To see if a time and date are available before you submit an application, please call 513.621.4400 x110. Events may be booked no less than 14 days and no more than one year in advance.

To book an event on Fountain Square, please follow these steps:

1. Read the excerpt from the City Municipal Code regarding Fountain Square.
2. Read the City Manager's Rules for the Use of Fountain Square.
3a. Complete the Fountain Square Event Permit Application.
3b. Review the Services Form appended to the Permit Application. Use the Services & Rental Worksheet to order sound, video, table or tent rental, table & chair arranging or removal, video or audio recording, and more. Services are offered by Fountain Square Management Group. If you do not require services, you may skip this item.
4. If you will be supplying video content to be shown during your event, please follow the instructions here. We ask that video content be delivered to Fountain Square Management at least two weeks prior to your event date.
5. Mail or fax the completed Event Permit Application and permit fees ($10 application + Square rental + utilities) to Fountain Square Management Group, 1014 Vine St, Suite 1420, Cincinnati OH 45202, or fax to 513.621.5900. If you have ordered services, include the Services & Rental Worksheet as well.
6. You should have a response regarding the status of your permit application by email within 10 business days. If you do not receive a response, you may contact us at 513-621-4400 x124 or sschindler@3cdc.org to check on the status.

If you want to submit content for the Video Board - as pre-event promotion or to be shown during an event - please click here.