Special Events & Permits in Union County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Union County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Union County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Street Fair Rules
Any open-air event in unincorporated Union County that charges admission and draws more than 200 people for six or more continuous hours needs a permit from the county's human services director before it can be organized, sponsored or held.
Union County, NC Mass Gathering Permit Rule
Significant RestrictionsUnion County Code of Ordinances § 26-50(a)
No person shall organize, sponsor or hold any mass gathering in the county unless a permit has been issued to such person by the director under the provisions of this article. A permit shall be required for each mass gathering and is not transferable to other persons.
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