• Applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 days prior to the event, the earlier the better
• There is a limit of 2 events per day that require city personnel or street blocking
• This application is also applicable to all city departments
• Applicants must abide by local ordinances and state/federal laws
• Event organizers may be required to pay for assisting city personnel, including police officers assigned to work the event. Applicable fees are included in the City Fee Schedule.
• All applicants will be held accountable for trash clean-up after each event.
• If any cooking, food heating devices, or portable sanitary units will be used at this event, you will need to contact the Lincoln County Health Department for any required permits.
• The special event permit must be approved by all city departments providing event services.
• No changes will be made without prior approval.
• The Permit may be revoked by the City of Lincolnton for the applicant’s failure to comply with the terms and conditions stated on the application.
• Any street closures on State maintained roads, require written approval from NCDOT prior to the date of the event.

NOTE:  If there will be any cooking on-site the Lincoln County Health Department must be contacted for any inspections or required health department food permits. The Lincolnton Fire Department will inspect all tents used for cooking.  Any permit issued by either of these departments must be submitted to the City of Lincolnton prior to the event. Any special event permit approval is conditional pending the receipt of these permits.