Special Event Business Licenses

All vendors must obtain a Special Event Business License in order to operate during the various special events held in the City of Pendleton (Round-Up, Whiskey Fest, Bike Week, etc.). An application form for a Special Business License may be obtained at Pendleton City Hall or by downloading the Special Event Business License application in PDF format.There are a few exceptions listed below:

Non-profit corporations within the Happy Canyon and Round-Up grounds are not required to obtain a Round-Up business license.
Indian Village crafts show participants are not required to obtain a Round-Up business license.
Vendors and performers operating as a part of the Main Street Show from the Friday before Round-Up each year and ending the Sunday after Round-Up are not required to obtain a business license. The Main Street Show License, obtained by the Main Street Cowboys, operates in lieu of another business license.

The 2023 Round-Up Packet includes a letter, license brochure, Special Event Business License application and a map of vendors with contact information. This application is also available at Pendleton City Hall. The Special Event Business License application will be reviewed and must be approved prior to issuance of the license.

Please print, fill out and send back your completed form and a check for the amount of your license to:
City of Pendleton
Finance Department
500 SW Dorion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801

For additional information, contact the City of Pendleton Finance office at 541-966-0207.