Greenwood County, SC Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Article B of Chapter 8-2 governs use of the county fairgrounds and farmer's market building for private and public gatherings. Section 8-2-12 lets the county council rent either facility to such persons as the county council in its discretion may determine, select and allow, with council-set rates; governmental entities pay $75.00 per 24-hour period for the fairgrounds and $50.00 per 24-hour period for the farmer's market building, rising to $75.00 if livestock is housed there. Section 8-2-14 lets the council waive the fee entirely for governmental entities or private nonprofit organizations holding events that charge no admission and generate no revenue.

Section 8-2-15 requires renters to follow the county's 1983 farmer's market rules and guidelines, and section 8-2-16 makes renters responsible for utility and restroom costs whenever a farmer's market rental runs past 48 hours. Section 8-2-17 caps any single rental at 30 days for one entity or organization, and section 8-2-18 obligates every renter to clean the facility after use. Section 8-2-19 bars any activity that violates state law from taking place in a rented facility. All rental revenue goes to the county council under section 8-2-13, which also bears the facilities' expenses and maintenance costs. Section 8-2-20 clarifies that this rental scheme does not reach the civic center, Legion Stadium, or the county recreation complex, which are governed separately.