Special Events & Permits in Barrow County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Barrow County, Georgia.
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Park Event Permits
Reserving a county recreation area in unincorporated Barrow County runs through the Parks and Recreation Board, which Barrow County Code § 62-46 empowers to set, revise, and collect fees and rentals for use of recreation areas and to impose requirements governing that use. Fee records are open to public inspection and folded into the county's annual budget.
Barrow County Park Facility Rental Fees
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 62-46
The parks and recreation board is empowered to establish, revise and collect fees and rentals for the use of recreation areas and to impose and set requirements governing such use. Accurate records of such fees shall be always maintained and open to inspection by the county governing bodies. Anticipated fees shall be accounted for in the annual budget.
Parade Permits
Unincorporated Barrow County requires a temporary event permit for public gatherings like carnivals, fairs and festivals held on private property, with a three-acre minimum site, a 1,000-person cap, and applications due 45 days ahead.
Special Event Permit Rules in Barrow County
Significant RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 89-187
Temporary events are only allowed in zoning districts where they are permitted and only upon the issuance of a permit as provided in this section. ... a.A temporary event shall not occur on property that is less than three acres in size. ... j.The number of individuals attending a temporary event at any one time shall be limited to 1,000 individuals, which includes the individuals hosting and/o...
Street Fair Rules
Barrow County requires a temporary event permit for any street fair, festival, carnival or similar gathering held on unincorporated land. Sites must be at least three acres, events run 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and attendance is capped at 1,000 people including staff and hosts. Off-duty Barrow County Sheriff's deputies are mandatory once crowds exceed 400 or 700.
Temporary Event Permits in Barrow County
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 89-187
(1)All temporary events are subject to the following:a.A temporary event shall not occur on property that is less than three acres in size.b.Hours of operation of a temporary event shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., excluding set up and clean up, unless otherwise specified by the permit issued for a specific temporary event. ... c.No building, structure, activity, or portion...
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