County Fair Permitting :: FAQ - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

County Fair Permitting

Who should apply for a fair permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services?
Only those fair organizations which are chartered under Chapter 616, F.S.
When do we apply for a fair permit?
At least three months prior to your event.
How often are permits issued for a fair event?
Each chartered fair association is issued one permit per year.
How many fairs can an association have in a year?
Chapter 616.14, F.S. limits chartered fair associations to one public fair or exhibition during any calendar year.
How do we establish a fair organization chartered under Chapter 616, F.S.?
Contact the Bureau of State Farmers' Markets at (850) 617-7380.
What is the purpose of the affidavit?
The affidavit is required in the application process to certify the existence of a binding contract between the fair association and the owner of the central amusement attraction covering the period for which the permit from the Department is applied.