Please read the Temporary Food Event Requirements to Operate before vending at a temporary food event in Thurston County.

Single Temporary Event Permit

If you are a new vendor or will be vending at a temporary event one time, you should complete a single temporary event application.

All portions of this application must be completed and submitted to Thurston County Public Health & Social Services at least 14 days prior to the public event. Payment can be taken over the phone or accepted in the form of cash, check, or card at our office at 3000 Pacific Ave SE between 8 am and 4 pm. Applications received less than two full business days prior to the event will not be accepted.

Temporary Event Application

Temporary Food Fee List

Temporary Food Event Guidelines for First Time Operators

Multiple Temporary Event Permit

If you are a new operator in Thurston County OR you have never applied for a multiple permit before, you must first submit three separate single temporary event applications. Upon passing three inspections, a multiple temporary event permit may be issued. If you are a returning vendor in good standing and you had a multiple temporary event permit previously, you may complete and submit the multiple application. 

All portions of this application must be completed and submitted to Thurston County Public Health & Social Services at least 14 days prior to the public event. Payment can be taken over the phone or accepted in the form of cash, check, or card at our office at 3000 Pacific Ave SE between 8 am and 4 pm. Applications received less than two full business days prior to the event will not be accepted.

Multiple Temporary Application

Farmers' Markets

Farmers' Market Coordinator Application

Farmers' Market Vendor Application*

Farmers' Market Guide

*Use of a multiple temporary permit for The Olympia Farmers' Market is not permitted as the market operates for more than 3 days per week. 

Other Info

• If you are an event coordinator, you must complete and submit a Coordinator's Checklist 30 days prior to the event.
• No temporary food establishment permit is required for a nonprofit organization operating for religious, charitable, or educational purposes and selling non-TCS baked goods. View the Bake Sale Guidelines for more information.
• Some foods are exempt from needing a permit. Exempt permits must be renewed every year. Items which may be exempt from a permit include popcorn (including kettle corn), cotton candy, dried herbs and spices (processed in an approved facility), corn on the cob (prepared for immediate service), roasted nuts (including candy coated), fruit & vegetable samples (no melons, tomatoes, or TCS items), chocolate dipped ice cream bars, chocolate dipped bananas, slushies (non-TCS ingredients, does not include snow cones or shaved ice).
  Exempt from Permit Application

Contact the Food and Environmental Services Section at 360-867-2667 or send an email to foodapplication@co.thurston.wa.us with additional questions.