If you are planning to sell or serve liquor at a one-time special occasion such as a social, charity fundraiser or wedding reception, you need a social occasion liquor permit. A permit is needed anytime liquor is offered for sale or served anywhere other than in a licensed establishment or in a private residence.

If you are planning to have a raffle such as a 50/50 or player’s choice draw at your event, and you are already applying for a liquor permit, you simply need to indicate on the application if you are holding a raffle. There is no extra charge to apply for a raffle licence and no financial reporting is required. Click here for information about social occasion raffles.

You can apply for a social occasion liquor permit:

  • online at MyLGCA.ca
  • at the LGCA Winnipeg office located at 1055 Milt Stegall Drive

Processing times vary and are based on a variety of factors outside our control. It's recommended you apply at least four weeks before your event.

Did you know?

Individuals, corporations and partnerships can be issued no more than two social occasion liquor permits and no more than two social occasion raffle licences each year.

Non-profit organizations can be issued no more than 12 social occasion liquor permits and no more than 12 social occasion raffle licences each year.

April 1 to March 31 is considered to be a year. Each liquor permit and raffle licence held during this period count toward the annual limits.

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Questions?

Visit MyLGCA.ca for answers to some common questions about social occasion liquor permits. You can also contact us at 204-927-5300 or toll-free at 1-800-782-0363.

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