Special Events & Permits in Putnam County, FL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Putnam County, Florida.
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Park Event Permits
In unincorporated Putnam County, Putnam County Code Sec. 29-4(7) requires a special parks and recreation permit from the department director for any park event that draws more than 99 people, restricts other users access, adds operational expense, or significantly alters normal park operations. Applications go to the Parks and Recreation Department 30 days to 12 months ahead, with a fee and proof of liability insurance.
Putnam County Park Event Permits
Significant RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 29-4(7)
(7)Special parks and recreation permits. No person, group, or organization shall hold, organize, or sponsor any event, assemblage, or gathering in a park that (a) exceeds 99 people, (b) restricts access by other users, (c) causes operational expense to the department, or (d) significantly alters normal operations of the park, unless a special permit has been granted by the director. ... An appl...
Parade Permits
Putnam County has no ordinance labeled a 'parade permit,' but any open-air musical or entertainment festival held in unincorporated Putnam County needs a 'special entertainment permit' from the Board of County Commissioners under Sec. 28-28. Applicants must file sanitation, medical, security and traffic plans and carry liability insurance of at least $300,000 per person and $500,000 per incident before the county will issue the permit.
Putnam County Special Event/Festival Permit
Significant RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 28-28(a), (10)
(a)Any person desiring to stage, promote, or conduct any musical or entertainment festival in the county shall first secure a special entertainment permit from the board of county commissioners. ... (10)A written public liability insurance policy insuring the person staging, promoting or conducting the musical or entertainment festival against any and all claims and demands made by any person f...
Street Fair Rules
A vendor selling goods at a sporting event, parade, festival or similar special event in unincorporated Putnam County needs a temporary use permit under § 45-135, capped at the same duration approved for the underlying event.
Putnam County Special Event Sales Permit
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-135
Sec. 45-135. - Special events sales. A special event sale is a temporary sale held in conjunction with a sporting event, parade, festival or other such event. Special events sales may be allowed by temporary use permit. The duration of the permit shall not exceed the period approved for the associated special event.
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