Special Events & Permits in Yakima County, WA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Yakima County, Washington.
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Park Event Permits
Groups wanting to hold an event at a Yakima County park facility must reserve it in advance through the facility manager or parks department office under Code Section 11.04.040. Reservations run first-come, first-served, are not final until the fee is paid and permits are secured, and the department can deny or condition any request for cause.
Yakima County Park Facility Reservation Rules
Some RestrictionsYakima County Code § 11.04.040
A person or persons may make application to reserve department facilities for specific uses and for specific periods of time. Reservations are made through the facility manager or the department office. The department reservation procedure is: (1) All applications are subject to current department rules, regulations, policies and fee schedules. (2) All applications are on a first-come first-ser...
Street Fair Rules
Any gathering of 500 or more people in unincorporated Yakima County, from a street fair to a concert, needs a festival permit under YCC § 8.10.030 filed at least 60 days out. Permits run up to 16 days, require Sheriff and fire marshal sign-off, and smaller events can opt in voluntarily.
Yakima County Festival & Street Fair Permits
Some RestrictionsYakima County Code §§ 8.10.030, 8.10.100, 8.10.140
No person shall knowingly allow, conduct, hold, maintain, cause to be advertised, or permit a festival in the unincorporated area of the county unless a valid permit has been obtained as required by this chapter. One such permit shall be required for each festival. A permit may be granted for a period not to exceed 16 consecutive days... No festival shall be operated in a location which is clos...
Special Events & Permits by City in Yakima County
1 cities in Yakima County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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