Special Events & Permits in Worcester County, MD (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Worcester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parade Permits
A camp meeting, bush meeting or outdoor music festival drawing one hundred or more people in unincorporated Worcester County, Maryland needs a permit from the County Commissioners, and promoting one without the permit is also unlawful. A violation is a misdemeanor with a fine up to one thousand dollars or up to six months in jail.
Worcester County Outdoor Meeting and Music Festival Permit
Significant RestrictionsWorcester County Code § PS 4-101
§ PS 4-101. Outdoor meetings. (a) Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person, association or organization of any kind to hold any camp meeting, bush meeting or outdoor music festival intended for and resulting in the congregation of one hundred or more people within the limits of Worcester County, in open spaces or in temporary structures, without first obtaining a permit from the Cou...
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