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Onslow County Health Department shifts festival food-vendor application timeline

Onslow County Today (Onslow County) · February 1, 2026
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Summary

Onslow County’s environmental health team told festival organizers they must submit event applications 20 days before events and temporary food-establishment (TFE) applications at least 15 days before; late submissions will mean no temporary permit, the department said.

Ashton Lee, an environmental health specialist and the county’s festival and events lead, told Onslow County Today the health department has changed the timeline for temporary food permits at festivals and community events.

Lee said the change makes event organizers responsible for submitting the overall event application 20 days before an event and all temporary food‑establishment (TFE) applications at least 15 days before. "Event organizers will be expected to submit their applications 20 days prior and…

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