Special Events & Permits in Lewis County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lewis County, Washington.
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Park Event Permits
Anyone holding a special event in a Lewis County park or recreation area needs a permit under § 12.05.170. The application must list the sponsor, dates, hours, the park area requested and any rule variances needed, and the county must approve or deny it in writing within 10 days.
Special Event Permit for Lewis County Parks
Significant RestrictionsLewis County Code § 12.05.170
Permits for special events in park and recreation areas shall be obtained by application to the county in accordance with the following procedure: ... A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application stating: ... The day and hours for which the permit is desired; ... The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired; ... Standards for issuance of a use permit ...
Street Fair Rules
Unincorporated Lewis County requires a music festival permit before anyone advertises or holds a gathering of 200 or more people with live or recorded music lasting over four hours, under Lewis County Code Chapter 5.15. The community development department reviews applications filed at least 90 days ahead, and festival grounds must sit 500 yards from schools, churches or neighboring buildings.
Lewis County Music Festival Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsLewis County Code § 5.15.020, § 5.15.030, § 5.15.070
"Music festival" means any gathering of 200 or more people at which live and/or recorded music is presented other than inside of a structure for more than four hours in any 24-hour period ... It shall be unlawful for any person, other than the government of the United States or of the state of Washington, or a Washington municipal corporation ... to: (1) Advertise or publicly promote a music fe...
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