Council approves multiple special-event applications and several fee waivers
February 11, 2026 | Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Columbia Borough Council on Feb. 10 approved a slate of special-event applications and several fee waivers for 2026.
Key approvals:
- Go Green (April 24, 2026): Council approved the special event and waived the $50 fee.
- Bridgeburner Outdoor Recreation Expo (June 27, 2026): Council approved a fee waiver for the expo and clarified that race registration fees apply to racers, whereas the river expo exhibits generally will not charge vendor fees.
- Juneteenth Paddle (June 20, 2026): Council approved the event and fee waiver; staff noted organizers will need a PA fishing/boat permit and will shuttle paddlers from a staging area.
- Raven Ridge Wildlife (April 11, 2026): Council approved the special event application; this event is not receiving a fee waiver.
Staff and council also discussed transient business permits for food trucks; events staff (Megan) said food-truck operators are required to have transient business permits and the event organizer will ask to see permits on site. Motions on each application were made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Key approvals:
- Go Green (April 24, 2026): Council approved the special event and waived the $50 fee.
- Bridgeburner Outdoor Recreation Expo (June 27, 2026): Council approved a fee waiver for the expo and clarified that race registration fees apply to racers, whereas the river expo exhibits generally will not charge vendor fees.
- Juneteenth Paddle (June 20, 2026): Council approved the event and fee waiver; staff noted organizers will need a PA fishing/boat permit and will shuttle paddlers from a staging area.
- Raven Ridge Wildlife (April 11, 2026): Council approved the special event application; this event is not receiving a fee waiver.
Staff and council also discussed transient business permits for food trucks; events staff (Megan) said food-truck operators are required to have transient business permits and the event organizer will ask to see permits on site. Motions on each application were made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
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