Temporary Outdoor Events & Sales Permit

Fill out the form below to apply for a permit.

Apply for a permit

Before you apply

• Temporary Outdoor Event applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the first day of the event. 
• Temporary Outdoor Sales applications must be submitted at least 14 days before the first day of the sales event.

Late applications may be denied, and the event may not be allowed to proceed.

Once you begin the application, you may save your progress(PDF, 203KB) and return later to complete it at your convenience.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your Temporary Outdoor Event or Sales application:

• Consent letter from the property owner
• Copy of applicant’s driver’s license
• Detailed site plan map including:
  – Event/sales location
  – Adjacent roads and buildings
  – All temporary structures (tents, booths, stages, exhibits) with dimensions
  – Visual sky displays (fireworks, drone shows, projections, light shows, etc.)
  – Aisle widths
  – Entrances/exits
  – Concession areas
  – Parking areas
  – Waste disposal and sanitary facilities
  – Utilities (electric, telephone)
  – Storage structures or trailers
• Indemnification and insurance (if using public property)
• Special Event Permit from the St. Lucie County Fire District
• Fire District approval if any tent larger than 30' x 30' will be on site
• Email response from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (if food is being prepared or sold), including:
  – Event time and location
  – Type of food service
  – List of all food vendor owners/operators
  – Current license numbers for all participating establishments  
• Temporary alcohol license (if alcohol will be sold/served)
• Approval from Port St. Lucie Animal Control (if animals or reptiles are present)
• Mechanical ride inspection reports from the Department of Agriculture (if rides are present)
• Noise permit from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (if a PA or sound system is used)
• Fire District permit for fireworks sales
• Proof of nonprofit status (if claiming nonprofit eligibility)
• If the event or sale is located in Tradition, you will need permission from the Tradition Community Association
• If the event or sale is located in St. Lucie West, you will need permission from the St. Lucie West Commercial Association

All fees must be paid before any equipment is brought on site.

Security deposits are refundable.

Temporary Outdoor Events Permit

– Application Fee: $100
– Permit Fee: $200 plus $150 for each succeeding day
– Vendor Fee: $20 per additional vendor selling goods and/or services at the event
– Security Deposit: $500 plus $100 for each succeeding day

Temporary Outdoor Tent / Parking Lot Sales

– Permit Fee: $200
– Security Deposit: $500

Christmas Tree Sales

– Permit Fee: $20 per day (up to a maximum of $200)
– Security Deposit: $500

Crafter/Vendor Annual Permit

– Permit Fee: $500
– Security Deposit: $500

Farmer’s Market Annual Permit

– Permit Fee: $500
– Security Deposit: $500

Where are events and sales allowed?

Temporary Outdoor Events and Sales are allowed on developed properties zoned for open space recreation, institutional, general commercial and planned unit development/master planned unit development.

How long can an event or sale last?

Temporary Outdoor Events may operate for up to seven (7) consecutive days, with a maximum of four events per property per year, unless prior City approval is granted. Common examples include (but are not limited to) circuses, carnivals, tent revivals, outdoor exhibitions, road festivals, ribbon cuttings, grand openings and organized competitive events.

Temporary Outdoor Sales are limited up to:

• Temporary Tent & Parking Lot Sales: Two one‑week sales per year per property by a locally licensed business (or one sponsored by one).
• Christmas Tree Sales: 45 days per year.
• Crafter/Vendor Annual Permit: 12 non‑continuous two‑day sales annually. One applicant per site; a schedule and owner consent letter are required at application.
• Farmer’s Market Annual Permit: 24 non‑continuous two‑day events annually. One applicant per site; a schedule and owner consent letter are required at application.

Tradition Community Association (Master HOA)
Ali Griffin
10807 SW Tradition Square
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Email: agriffin@castlegroup.com 
Phone: 772-345-5101

St. Lucie West Commercial Association, Inc.
543 NW Lake Whitney Place - Suite 101
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Email: Info@slwca.com
Phone: 772-807-5217

St. Lucie County Fire District
Kelly Machado
5160 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Email: kmachado@slcfd.org
Phone: 772-621-3344

Event Permitting – St. Lucie County Fire District
Tanner Selph
5160 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Email: specialevents@slcfd.org
Phone: 772-621-3322 (press 5)

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (FDBPR) —  Division of Hotel and Restaurants
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011
Email: dhr.info@myfloridalicense.com 
Phone: 850-487-1395

Port St. Lucie Police Department
City Hall Municipal Complex – Building C
121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Phone: 772-871-5000

Port St. Lucie Animal Control
1133 SW S. Macedo Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL34983
Phone: 772-871-5042

Florida Department of Agriculture — Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection
2005 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32399-6500
Email: FairRides@FDACS.gov
Phone: 850-410-3838