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Special Events & Permits in Beaufort County, SC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Beaufort County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Beaufort County requires groups of ten or more people to rent the recreation facility or athletic field they plan to use, and county-sponsored activities and already-approved rentals take precedence over general public use. Fees and deposits are due 14 days before the event under the parks and recreation ordinance.

Beaufort County Park Facility Rental Rule

Some Restrictions

Beaufort County Code of Ordinances § 90-96(d)

(d)Approved rental, or other use permitted by the county of any given recreation facility or athletic field will take precedence over general public use. All facilities shall be rented in the event an activity of ten or more participants is taking place.

Street Fair Rules

Any street fair, concert, carnival or outdoor assembly in unincorporated Beaufort County expected to draw 200 or more people needs a special event permit from the building inspection department under Code of Ordinances § 10-61, plus compliance with security, sanitation, tent and hours rules set out in the same article.

Beaufort County Outdoor Assembly Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Beaufort County Code of Ordinances § 10-61

(a)Required. Any owner, authorized agent, promoter, or individual who desires to sponsor an outdoor activity as defined in this article must obtain a special event permit from the building inspection department. This permit must be displayed at the site in a conspicuous location for the duration of the function.(b)Conditions. A special event permit shall expire at the duration of the function, ...

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