Babylon, NY Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permitting authority
- Town Board of the Town of Babylon
- Liability insurance
- $1,000,000 bodily injury / $200,000 property
- Cleanup bond
- $2,000 cash, check, or surety bond
- Permit term
- Up to one year, nontransferable
- Eligible organizers
- Fraternal, charitable, or religious groups only
Summary
The Town of Babylon bans carnivals, circuses and outdoor shows outright, but charitable bazaars and fairs may run under a Town Board permit with insurance and a cleanup bond.
To preserve public peace and good order and to prevent tumultuous assemblages, all carnivals, circuses, sideshows and public outdoor shows are prohibited in the Town. ... Bazaars and fairs, which are under the sole management and for the profit of local fraternal, charitable or religious organizations, are exempted from the provisions herein or in the foregoing of this chapter; however, a permit therefor is still required and must be issued by the Town Board.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4941158; v66 updated 2026-05-13; through 05-13-2026).
Full Breakdown
The Town Board bans carnivals, circuses, sideshows and public outdoor shows in the Town of Babylon to prevent disorderly assemblies, but exempts bazaars and fairs run solely for the profit of local fraternal, charitable or religious groups: provided the group still obtains a Town Board permit. Applicants must submit written applications naming two responsible officers, event dates, sanitation and waste-disposal plans, and a $1 million/$200,000 liability policy naming the Town of Babylon as additional insured, plus post a $2,000 cleanup bond with the Town Clerk. Permits run up to one year and are nontransferable.
Violations & Fines
Operating a carnival, circus or outdoor show without the charitable exemption, or running a bazaar/fair without a permit or on another party's permit, violates Ch. 79; the Town Board may revoke any permit for noncompliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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