Local events are a great way to bring communities closer together. Many public events operate annually, becoming anticipated festivities and a point of pride for the hosting community. Some events such as those that operate in conjunction with a Farmers Markets operate on a regular basis all year round.
Temporary Events
Community Event Organizer and Temporary Food Facility permit forms and fees must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Applications less than two weeks before the event are considered late. Late applications are subject to a 25% late fee. Applications submitted less than three days before an event will NOT be accepted. Event organizers are required to obtain an Event Organizer Permit and ensure they collect the Temporary Food Facility Permit (booth) applications from all food vendors who do not already have a Temporary Food Facility-Annual, TFF Annual- Packaged/ Sampling, or MFF permit. The event organizer ensures that all food vendors comply with all laws and regulations.
Certified Farmers Markets
A Certified Farmers Market is a location certified by the County Agricultural Commissioner and permitted as a Certified Farmers Market by Environmental Health, where Certified Farmers can sell locally grown agricultural products they produce directly to the public.
A community event can be operated in conjunction with a Certified Farmers Market to allow the sale of non-agricultural products next to the Certified Farmers Market. A separate Event Organizer Permit and corresponding Temporary Food Facility Permits are required.
Swap Meets
Swap meet organizers are required to obtain an Event Organizer Permit. In addition, each food vendor is required to obtain their own Santa Cruz County TFF Annual- Packaged/ Sampling or Mobile Food Facility permit. The swap meet organizer ensures that all food vendors comply with all laws and regulations.