Winston-Salem, NC Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Filing deadline
- 45 days before the event
- Single-event fee
- $100.00
- 5+ event series fee
- $300.00
- Reviewing office
- Office of economic development
- Max continuous run
- 7 days without a week's lapse
Summary
Winston-Salem requires a special event permit, filed 45 days ahead with a $100-$300 fee, to hold an event in a city park or other public place.
Application for a permit for a special event shall be filed with the office of economic development on forms provided by the city and shall be accompanied by payment of a permit application fee in the amount set forth below... Special event permit (one event) .....$100.00 Special event permit (series—two to four events) .....$200.00 Special event permit (series—five or more events) .....$300.00 ... An application for a special event permit shall be filed with the office of economic development not less than 45 days before the time when it is proposed to conduct the special event.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 102 | Personnel: Supplement 96 | Water and Sewer: Supplement 56 | Solid Waste: Supplement 15).
Full Breakdown
Anyone planning a special event in a Winston-Salem park or other public place must file an application with the office of economic development at least 45 days before the event, naming the park or area to be used. The permit fee runs $100 for a single event up to $300 for a series of five or more events within 12 months. If the event is sited in a city park, the office of economic development must also be satisfied that scheduling and other accommodations can be made before it issues the permit.
Violations & Fines
Conducting an unpermitted special event, or violating permit conditions, is a class 3 misdemeanor under G.S. 14-4, punishable by a fine of up to $500.00; a permit can also be denied, withdrawn, or revoked with no fee refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
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