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Permit, Licenses, & Event Procedures

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: 
  • 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.

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"

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.

Contact the Village

Village of Gays Mills
16381 State Highway 131
Gays Mills, WI 54631

​Village Office Phone:   608-735-4341

Village Office Fax:  ​608-735-4328

Emergency Services

Police: ​  911
Fire Department:   911
Emergency Medical Services:   911

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  • Home
  • Events
    • Apple Festival
    • Farmer's Market
    • Spring Festival
    • Stump Dodger Bash
  • Explore
    • Apple Orchards
    • Lodging
    • Festivals & Events
    • Kickapoo Bottoms
    • Kickapoo River
    • Kickapoo Wildlife Area
    • Log Cabin Heritage Park >
      • Altenburg-Zweifel Corn Crib
      • Barker Log Cabin
      • Matti Hen House
      • McCann House
      • Nederlo Granary
      • Tucker-O'Brien Log Cabin
      • Wauzeka Ridge School House
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Robb Park
  • Community
    • Businesses
    • Churches
    • Education and Lifelong Learning
    • Library
    • Utilities
    • Service Organizations
    • Swimming Pool
  • Development
    • Agriculture
    • Commercial Lots
    • Housing
    • Kickapoo Culinary Center
    • Mercantile Center
  • Village Services
    • Village Office and Staff
    • Cemetery
    • Elected Officials
    • Events and Meetings Calendar
    • Permit, Licenses, & Event Procedures >
      • Burning Permits
      • Vendor Permits
      • Building Rentals
      • Alcohol Licensing
    • Village Ordinances & Plans
    • Village Minutes
  • History
  • Urban Foresty
  • Pay My Bill