Special Events & Permits in Walworth County, WI (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Walworth County, Wisconsin.
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Park Event Permits
Anyone wanting to camp overnight or hold a special event in a Walworth County park needs a permit under Section 42-2. Overnight stays are limited to Natureland Park for two consecutive nights, and the Public Works Director can waive the standard park rules through the permit to cover hazard mitigation, deposits and liability.
Overnight Camping and Event Permits in County Parks
Some RestrictionsWalworth County Code § 42-2
(a)Permits may be granted by the County for overnight stays and / or special events, subject to the following :(1)Overnight stays shall be limited to Natureland Park and restricted to two consecutive nights.(2)No campers, motor homes, or any recreational type vehicles are allowed.(3)Sales may be conducted only as permitted by County administrative procedures.(4)There shall be one adult present ...
Parade Permits
A race, walk, tour, or other event that takes place on or significantly affects a Walworth County highway needs a special event permit from the Highway Commissioner under Section 54-91. The definition of 'special event' specifically excludes parades held by a municipal government, which follow their own city or village rules instead.
Special Event Permits on County Highways
Some RestrictionsWalworth County Code §§ 54-2, 54-91
Special event. ... For purposes of this chapter, special event shall mean an event that takes place in whole or in part on any portion of a highway or significantly impacts traffic on a highway, and which, in the determination of the Highway Commissioner, requires extraordinary traffic safety services to ensure the safety of participants and the traveling public. Special events shall include, b...
Street Fair Rules
Any public gathering, rally, assembly or festival in unincorporated Walworth County drawing more than 5,000 people needs a special sanitary permit under County Code Sec. 26-242, applied for at least 30 days ahead through the Land Use and Resource Management Department. The rule exempts events held in existing auditoriums, fairgrounds, parks or similar permanent structures inside a city or village.
Walworth County Mass Gathering Permit Rule
Significant RestrictionsWalworth County Code §§ 26-236, 26-242
This article shall apply to all public gatherings, rallies, assemblies or festivals, at which attendance is greater than 5,000 persons. This article shall not apply to events which are held in established auditoriums, stadiums, fairgrounds, public parks, churches, schools, dance halls, theaters or other permanent structures, when the structures are within the corporate limits of cities or villa...
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