Special Events & Permits in Spokane County, WA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

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

Park Event Permits

Reserving any part of a Spokane County park for exclusive use, from a picnic shelter to a full-day gathering, takes a permit from the Parks, Recreation & Golf Department director under SCC 6.14.040(10). The director can deny or restrict a permit if the event would disturb the safety, comfort or convenience of other park users, and permit holders must leave the site in satisfactory condition.

Park Facility Reservation Permits in Spokane County

Some Restrictions

SCC 6.14.040(10), 6.14.050

Unless otherwise provided for through an agreement adopted by the board of county commissioners, it shall be unlawful in any park, without first securing a permit or approval from the director or designee, for any person to: ...(10)Reserve a portion of a park for exclusive use... If the director or designee finds that safety, comfort, and convenience of the public's use of a park, or in the use...

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Parade Permits

Holding a parade, festival, carnival, or fundraiser in a Spokane County park requires a permit from the Parks, Recreation & Golf Department under SCC 6.14.040(9). Applicants must be at least 18, or 21 if alcohol will be served, and the director can deny or condition the permit to protect public safety.

Parade and Special Event Permits in Parks

Significant Restrictions

SCC 6.14.040(9)

Unless otherwise provided for through an agreement adopted by the board of county commissioners, it shall be unlawful in any park, without first securing a permit or approval from the director or designee, for any person to:...(9)Hold any shows, festivals, fundraisers, carnivals, parades, or similar activities;(10)Reserve a portion of a park for exclusive use;...6.14.050 - Permit administration...

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Street Fair Rules

Spokane County does not license street fairs on public roads by chapter and section, but it does directly regulate festivals, carnivals and vending inside its own park system: SCC 6.14.040 makes selling merchandise and holding shows, festivals, fundraisers, carnivals or parades in any county park unlawful without a director-issued permit first.

Festival and Vendor Permits in County Parks

Some Restrictions

SCC 6.14.040(4),(9), 6.14.050

Unless otherwise provided for through an agreement adopted by the board of county commissioners, it shall be unlawful in any park, without first securing a permit or approval from the director or designee, for any person to: ...(4)Sell refreshments or merchandise or engage in any business or occupation;...(9)Hold any shows, festivals, fundraisers, carnivals, parades, or similar activities;... (...

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