Food at Community Events

A Community Event Permit helps to ensure that food at public events is safe to consume and is prepared under clean conditions. Examples of community events include:

  • Agricultural festivals
  • Circuses
  • County and state fairs
  • Craft fairs
  • Non-profit fundraising events
  • Other public events

If you are providing food and/or beverages at an event, click here to link to details for FOOD VENDORS.

If you are organizing an event, click here to link to details for EVENT COORDINATORS.

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Examples of Community Events

  • Auburn Art Walk
  • Cruise Nite, Auburn
  • Farmers' Markets, occur often in several Placer County cities and communities
  • Fourth of July Community Celebrations
  • Gold Country Fair, Auburn
  • Mountain Mandarin Festival, Auburn
  • Old Town Country Christmas, Auburn
  • Party in the Park, Auburn
  • Placer County Fair, Roseville
  • Tahoe City Wine Walk
  • Veterans Day Parades
  • Wanderlust Festival, Squaw Valley
  1. What is a community event?
  2. What is an Event Organizer/Coordinator and when are they required?
  3. What are the responsibilities of the Event Organizer?
  4. Do food vendors need a permit to sell or give away food?
  5. Where may a food vendor setup to sell or give away food/drink?
  6. Is a food vendor considered a food facility?
  7. Why is a health permit required?
  8. My food is prepackaged. Do I still need a permit?
  9. I am only selling or giving away drinks. Do I still need a permit?
  10. Can I prepare food at my home for sale/distribution from a temporary food facility?
  11. Do I need a permit if I’m a non-profit organization?
  12. Do I need a permit to have a private party?
  13. Do church potlucks or private club dinners need a permit?
  14. How long is the permit valid?
  15. I already have a permit for my restaurant in Placer County. Does that permit me to participate in temporary events?
  16. Are other fee reductions available?
  17. When do I need to submit my application?
  18. Is there a printable version of this FAQ?
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