Special Events & Permits in Mason County, WA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Mason County, Washington.
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Park Event Permits
Anyone hosting a special event or gathering at a Mason County park in unincorporated Mason County needs a special event permit from the county's Parks and Trails office under Mason County Code § 2.53.030(5), applied for at least thirty days ahead per item 10. A refundable damage and cleanup deposit of up to five hundred dollars may apply, and the county can revoke the permit and stop an event already underway for noncompliance.
Mason County WA Park Event Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsMason County Code § 2.53.030(5)
5.A special event permit must be obtained from the parks and trails office in advance of hosting an event at the park. The group leader or event sponsor may be required to submit a roster with names and addresses of all individuals registered for the event. An example would be a fun run at a park site where participants in the special event must register to participate. ... 10.Special event app...
Parade Permits
In unincorporated Mason County, Washington, any parade, fun run, cycling event, or other private event that extends into a county road right-of-way needs a Category 7 Road Use Permit from the Public Works Department before it can close streets or use sidewalks. The permit covers events generating considerable public participation and pairs with road-closure authority under MCC Chapter 12.32.
Mason County Road Use Permit for Parades
Some RestrictionsMason County Code § 12.05.030
12.05.030 - Public Works Permit Types. A permit shall be required by the Public Works Department for the following right of way use permit categories listed below. Permit requirements are outlined in the current road standards and shall apply to MCC Chapters 12.04, 12.08, 12.24, 13.08 and 14.28. ... Category ... 7; Right of Way Use Permit (known as a Road Use Permit) shall be required for priva...
Street Fair Rules
Any street fair, festival or other outdoor event in unincorporated Mason County lasting more than four hours and involving an exchange of currency needs a county permit under Chapter 5.18. The permit costs $350, and vendors selling food need their own separate food establishment permit under MCC 6.08.
Mason County WA Temporary Outdoor Event Permit
Some RestrictionsMason County Code §§ 5.18.010, 5.18.020, 5.18.040, 5.18.070
"Temporary outdoor public event" shall be any temporary commercial activity lasting more than four (4) contiguous hours that is not designed or intended to be a permanent use of a structure(s) or the land it occupies. Such events can include, but are not limited to, live or recorded musical entertainment or other events open to the public and involve an exchange of currency either for profit or...
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