The sponsor of a Community Event shall obtain all necessary permits from all applicable agencies in order to conduct business within San Luis Obispo County prior to seeking an event sponsor health permit from Environmental Health Services.

Read and comply with the Temporary Food Facility Guidelines.

The sponsor shall submit the event application to Environmental Health Services for review and approval a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled event.

Click here for the full application packet for Community Event Sponsors

• Individual Forms
  • 1. Application for Community Event Organizer (including the vendor list and vendor map)
  • 2. ​Non-Profit Community Event Exemption Form
    • This form is required if your organization is requesting an exemption from permit requirements.

An application submitted to Environmental Health Services for review and approval is also required for each Temporary Food Facility vendor planning to operate at the proposed Community Event. Vendor applications must be submitted  a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled event.

• Temporary Food Facility - Single Event permit application
• Temporary Food Facility - Multiple Event permit application
• Temporary Food Facility - Midstate Fair permit application
• Swap Meet Vendor application

The permit fee is due with the application. Please refer to the Environmental Health Permit Fee Schedule for more information.

It is unlawful to begin operation of a new Community Event or Temporary Food Facility without first receiving approval from an inspector in addition to a valid Health Permit to Operate.

The health inspector will review your completed application and sign off when approved. You will be notified when your application has been approved.