Special Events & Permits in Okaloosa County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Okaloosa County, Florida.
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Park Event Permits
Okaloosa County Code § 16-47 requires a written application to Public Works staff at least 60 days before any special event on a county park, beach or recreational area, with $1,000,000 liability insurance, a hold-harmless agreement, and a daily use fee and security deposit paid in advance.
Okaloosa County Park Special-Event Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsOkaloosa County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 16-47
(a)Policy and objective. This section is intended to ensure broad usage by allowing temporary uses of any county park, beach or recreational area for purposes which otherwise would be prohibited. These special uses would be allowed by a permit that waives certain restrictions under specific condition which still protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Any temporary use permits will be i...
Street Fair Rules
Any outdoor musical or entertainment festival over 5,000 people in Okaloosa County needs a special entertainment permit filed at least 30 days ahead, with fees, insurance, security staffing and a cash cleanup bond scaled to expected attendance.
Okaloosa County Outdoor Festival Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsOkaloosa County, FL, Code of Ordinances §§ 12-102, 12-104
Musical or entertainment festival means any gathering of groups or individuals exceeding 5,000 persons for the purpose of listening to or participation in entertainment which consists primarily of musical renditions conducted in open space, not within a completely enclosed structure. ... It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or partnership to stage, promote or sell tickets to o...
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