Outdoor Entertainment Events & Festivals

The Code of Page County, Chapter 55, governs outdoor entertainment festivals and events held within the County. Events held on property owned and operated by another local government agency, such as one of the towns within the County, or by the Page County Public Schools, shall be exempt, unless they include activities which require complete or partial closure of roadways.

What is an Event?

A commercial gathering of groups or individuals which is anticipated will exceed 100 or more individuals for the purpose of observing or participating in entertainment conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed structure.

Permit Process

  1. Contact the Economic Development & Tourism staff to discuss your event and confirm whether or not a permit is required.
  2. At least 45 days before the date of the entertainment event or festival, an Application for an Outdoor Entertainment Event & Festival is required to be submitted and fee paid. Festivals or events which include activities which require complete or partial closure of roadways shall be submitted 60 days before the date of such festival.
  3. Once received by the County, staff will review your application and submit it to the following agencies for review and approval: Page County Health Department, Page County Zoning Administrator, Page County Sheriff, and Page County Emergency Services Coordinator. The application will then be forwarded to the County Administrator or Board of Supervisors for review and approval. Permits for festivals or events where the number of expected attendees exceeds 100 persons but is less than 300 persons shall be subject to approval by the County Administrator, or designee. Permits for festivals or events where the number of expected attendees exceeds 300 persons, or which shall require complete or partial closure of public roadways, shall be subject to approval by the Board.
  4. Staff will provide notice to the applicant of the County Administrator's or Board of Supervisors decision.

Fee Schedule for an Outdoor Entertainment Event & Festival

  • $50.00 per application
  • $100.00 annual permit fee for multiple requests in the same location (maximum of 6 events per calendar year)

Application

If you submit the Word version of the application, please print and return to: County of Page, Economic Development & Tourism Department, 103 South Court St, Suite F, Luray, VA 22835.

Questions? or need help completing the form?

Contact the Economic Development & Tourism Department at 540-743-1216 or by email.