Glenn County, CA Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

Section 6.16.020 defines an "outdoor assembly" as any outdoor gathering of 2,000 or more people for dances, concerts, plays, circuses, festivals, exhibits, or similar performances open to the public. Section 6.16.030 makes it unlawful to operate, advertise, or sell tickets to such an event in the unincorporated area without a county license. An organizer applies in writing to the Board of Supervisors with a nonrefundable $100 fee, filed with the clerk of the board at least 60 days before the event, listing the site, dates and hours, expected attendance, and detailed plans for security, water supply, fire protection, sanitation, medical services, parking, traffic control, lighting for overnight events, cleanup, and control of alcohol and drug use (Sections 6.16.040, 6.16.050).

The clerk sets a public hearing 15 to 30 days out, with 10 days' written notice, and routes the application to the sheriff, county health officer, public works director, and planning administrator for investigation and a written report (Section 6.16.060). The board may grant the license with conditions and require an indemnity or performance bond, plus a corporate surety bond covering cleanup and debris removal costs (Sections 6.16.080 through 6.16.100). On approval, the clerk collects a license fee of $150 per day of the event before issuing the license, which is nontransferable and tied to the approved site and dates (Sections 6.16.110, 6.16.150).

Charitable, religious, or fraternal benefit organizations are exempt from the application and license fees if net proceeds do not benefit any private person or company (Section 6.16.120).