Controlled Burning Permits
Open Burning is prohibited in the corporate limits of the Village of Gays Mills. Controlled burning of grass or similar vegetation requires written approval. Burning Permit Applications are available online.
Restrictions to Open Burning include burning barrels, leaf or brush piles and construction debris. Exceptions to the Open Burning restrictions include:
Restrictions to Open Burning include burning barrels, leaf or brush piles and construction debris. Exceptions to the Open Burning restrictions include:
- outdoor cooking fires,
- recreational fire pits (with some restrictions),
- ceremonial fires,
- controlled burning of grass or similar vegetation.
Festivals & Vendors
Vacant Main Street properties provide an opportunity for enterprising people to sell their wares during the busy harvest season. Apple Festival (the last full weekend of September) provides the best opportunity for vendors during the year. All vendors who sell on public and private property in Gays Mills are required to apply for a Vending Permit. Some Main Street properties are leased to vendors on Apple Festival weekend. View the Vendor Application and Vendor Guidelines online.
The WI Department of Revenue requires Seller's to fill out a Wisconsin Temporary Event Operator and Seller Information form to meet the legal requirements to sell at special events in WI. This form can be filled out on-line at the link provided above. Please print this document and provide to the Operator of the event.
Arts and Craft Vendors and Flea Market Vendors at the Fairgrounds for the Apple Festival can contact the Gays Mills Lions Club at gaysmillslionsclub@gmail.com or 608-735-4667.
The WI Department of Revenue requires Seller's to fill out a Wisconsin Temporary Event Operator and Seller Information form to meet the legal requirements to sell at special events in WI. This form can be filled out on-line at the link provided above. Please print this document and provide to the Operator of the event.
Arts and Craft Vendors and Flea Market Vendors at the Fairgrounds for the Apple Festival can contact the Gays Mills Lions Club at gaysmillslionsclub@gmail.com or 608-735-4667.
Gays Mills Building Rentals
Gays Mills Community Commerce Center
Download the rental application for the Gays Mills Community Commerce Center located at 16391 State Highway 131. If needed, please review and complete the alcohol licensing permit.
Community Room Rental includes:
100 Folding Chairs
60 Soft Chairs
15 8ft Rectangle Tables
20 6ft Round Tables
Stage
Parking Lot has 82 spaces
Kitchenette
Projector
Room dimension is 50' x 60"
Community Room Rental includes:
100 Folding Chairs
60 Soft Chairs
15 8ft Rectangle Tables
20 6ft Round Tables
Stage
Parking Lot has 82 spaces
Kitchenette
Projector
Room dimension is 50' x 60"
Gays Mills Community Building
Download the rental application for the Gays Mills Community Building located at 212 Main Street. If needed, please review and complete the alcohol licensing permit.
Alcohol Licensing
Download the Temporary Liquor License (external website). It is also known as a "Picnic License". Please note that all alcohol licensing needs to be approved by the Village Board.
What are responsible beverage server training courses?
Responsible Beverage Server training is also referred to as the Safe Serve Certification or a Bartender's License. These courses are required to hold alcohol beverage licenses, with some exceptions. They cover alcohol beverage laws, signs of intoxication, safe serving of alcohol beverages, etc. These courses are most often offered by local technical colleges. For further information, contact your local Vocational, Technical and Adult Education (VTAE) school.
Not all responsible beverage server courses are taught by technical colleges. Other courses (see "Training" on the Department of Revenue web site) may be substituted for those taught at VTAE schools, as long as they have been approved by the Department of Revenue or the educational approval board. Make sure of this approval before enrolling in a responsible server course not offered at a VTAE school.
What are responsible beverage server training courses?
Responsible Beverage Server training is also referred to as the Safe Serve Certification or a Bartender's License. These courses are required to hold alcohol beverage licenses, with some exceptions. They cover alcohol beverage laws, signs of intoxication, safe serving of alcohol beverages, etc. These courses are most often offered by local technical colleges. For further information, contact your local Vocational, Technical and Adult Education (VTAE) school.
Not all responsible beverage server courses are taught by technical colleges. Other courses (see "Training" on the Department of Revenue web site) may be substituted for those taught at VTAE schools, as long as they have been approved by the Department of Revenue or the educational approval board. Make sure of this approval before enrolling in a responsible server course not offered at a VTAE school.