Venue Guide
*Note: To verify current information or check specifics, contact the venue.
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American Legion Hall, Post 121 733 E. Leroy Parkway, Elm Mott 76640 ph 254 822-1218 See Bill or Sandy (6/2015) |
30-40 | full space 325seated with banquet tables with large dance floor & stage. Screen & projector. |
Call for pricing | Covered Pavilion 30’X50′ with electric, lights, water. Adding RV hookups and playground. | Must buy wine, beer and soft drinks there. Can bring in liquor and buy setups there. There’s a large stage (12’X20′) in great room and large dance floor. Ceilings apprx. 15′ with dropped ceiling grid, chandeliers, fans, A/C and heat. Wifi. |
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The Old Amsler Building 6735 N. Lone Star Parkway (Downtown) Crawford, TX |
n/a | 350 seated with dance floor | $1500 Fri or Sat $2500 2 day combo |
New! Wedding ceremony area on the creek at Crawford. Available separately or as package with this historic building. | Includes caterer’s prep area and refrigerator (no cooking), restrooms, heat and a/c, band-stand, electrical at back of bldg and at bandstand & upstairs. Also available: 8′ tables and white chairs for 250. |
| The Old Bethany
2730 Old Bethany Road, Lorena, TX www.oldbethanyvenue.com 936) 569-4318 |
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The Barn 1900 Spring Valley, Hewitt, TX Virginia Young or Doyle |
200 at tables w/room for dancing |
$1,200 Fri $1200 Sat 2 day wkend rate $2000 Sun-Thurs $500 per night | Stained glass wedding area both inside and out. | Country location, caterers’ kitchen, lounge w/bar and antique décor, includes 32-6′ banq tbls, 8-60″ round tbls, 150 black padded chairs and 150 grey folding chairs |
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Bear Creek 12325 E. Hwy 84, Gatesville, TX phone 254.214.4116 |
N/A | outdoor space | $1,575 | The venue is mostly open air but the chapel, dance floor and surrounding decks on the home are covered. | Includes 100 chairs, bistro tables and 15 rectangle tables |
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Bellmead Civic Center 3900 Parish St, Bellmead
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60 -1 room100- 1 room | 300 Great room | $500 -6 hrs (seats 300)$350 – 6 hrs(seats 100)$275- 6 hrs(seats 60)$200 refundable depositAsk about discount program! | N/A | Includes 6′ banquet tables, 24 5′ round tables (rounds in Great room only), molded plastic chairs, stage, kitchen. BCC staff setup tables and chairs |
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Bosqueville Community Center 6401 Rock Creek Rd, Waco ph 752.0001 |
175 | $100 hr up to $700 | Fountain on paved patio | Banquet room with fireplace, patio with fountain, bar, serving kitchen, DJ booth with sound system,Includes some tables/chairs |
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The Bosque 7538 Cedar Rock Pkwy Crawford, TX 76638 ph 254.715.0836 |
60 Grande Rm
40 Pavilion, covered |
60 | $1600- Day of Event plus spending the night. House sleeps 12-14. Four bed/4 bath, kitchen,laundry. Extra nights before or after $400. |
Outdoor space:
Accommodates several hundred in a landscaped country setting. Large shaded area 30×40. Large yard and parking area. Large ceremony area on same property |
They supply round tables, white wedding chairs, 6′ rectangle tables, farm benches, metal benches, patio furniture and cocktail tbls. Grande Rm: vaulted ceilings, fireplace, wooden stairs. Outdoors 2 dance floor areas. Oak Tree ceremony site has stone walkways and huge oak in a shaded area. |
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Brazos Events Center 520 Elm Ave, Waco Phone: 644-2550 |
2 suites | 289 | Weekend rates start at $950 |
Open air-courtyard area. | Mezzanine with 2 suits overlooking the grand ballroom. Two staircases into the ballroom area. Wifi/cable tv, catering kitchen with ice machine and refrigerator. Close proximity to Baylor stadium, VIP stadium parking to come. |
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Brazos Theatre Group 7524 Bosque Blvd, Suite Q 254.313.8920 |
60-90 set up for dinner. | 120 cocktail setup. | This is a performance and event space There is a stage in the larger space large enough for a band. There is ample parking. |
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Cameron Park Zoo cameronparkzoo.com 1701 N. 4th, Waco Phone 750-8400 |
25 min. all outdoor | open, all outdoor | depends on pkg. | They hold events only at the meadows during business hours and after-hours at other places in the zoo. No outside food or drink but have a list of approved caterers. They have a number of pkgs on web site. They also do corporate picnics. |
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Cameron Park Clubhouse 2601 Sturgis Drive (in Cameron Park), Waco Melissa is contact Phone 750-5980 |
n/a | 130 | Weekend rates:$600- 6 hrs $100 each additional hr $250 deposit refundable | Deck area, front porch and park grounds around the house |
90 dark brown plastic folding chairs, 16-8′ tbls. Setup and cleanup must be done within the time frames of reservation. Must use Waco PD or McLennan Co. Sheriff’s Dept for security with alcohol. |
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Carleen Bright Arboretum – Pavilion with Gazebo 9001 Bosque Blvd. Janet or Holly |
N/A | 360 at tables with small dance floor |
Saturday- $2500Friday- $2000Sun-Thurs $1500$500 refundable deposit | Gazebo, deck and extensive landscaped grounds |
Has kitchen, ice machine, restrooms. Member rates avail. Equip: TBD. No catering fee. Arboretum staff set up tables/chairs. |
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Carleen Bright Arboretum – Whitehall Ctr 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway Janet or Holly |
130 with tables | $1000 Fri or Sat$750 Sunday$500 refundable deposit | Patio with arbor suitable for wedding ceremony, pond with waterfall. | Has kitchen, ice machine, restrooms. Has indoor space (Whitehall Center) and outdoor space (the patio) and public gardens. Member rates avail. Equip: 13-5′ round, 5-8′, 14-6′ and 180 wh.chairs. No catering fee. They set up tables/chairs. |
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Castle Heights Bijoux 2500 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76710 |
200 banquet style | Rates Friday $750 Saturday $950 Sunday – Thursday $550 |
n/a | Tables and Chiavari Chairs White 90″ table cloths Kitchen, and Nugget Ice Podium |
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Chapel at Meyer Center 1226 Washington |
Largest covered space 275 | Prices begin at $345 | Outdoor space n/a | Historic chapel owned by local nonprofit. Great architecture, good parking. |
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China Spring Lion’s Club P.O. Box 207, China Spring, TX 76633 Don Dyer Phone 836-1403 |
130 at tables | deposit to hold. May also serve as cleanup fee if customer chooses. |
8’long tables and a couple of 6′, padded chairs 130, mix of colors, Free ice. They have kitchen w/deepfreeze, refrig, stove. About 2000 square feet of open area. You set up the equipment. Can use all night if needed. |
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Clifton House 2600 Austin Ave, Waco, |
N/A | 100 at tables | $400 | Outdoor patio, wrap-around porches, lawn, fountain on patio |
Historic house setting. Includes tables, chairs, caterer’s kitchen, ice machine |
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Diamondback’ Steak House 217 Mary Ave, Waco |
10 semi-private18 wine room | The Banquet Roomseats 50 | Downtown Waco area, casual to formal. | ||
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Dr Pepper Museum 300 S. 5th St, Waco ph 757.1025, www.drpeppermuseum.com |
50 | 400 | Paved, fenced courtyard | Rooms available include entire museum, classroom, soda fountain, auditorium, exhibit gallery, bottling room. Includes chairs and tables. |
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The Eagle Historic Warehouse 116 E. Franklin Street Hillsboro TX, 76645 |
N/A | 300 Seated With Dancefloor | $500/day or $750 for Friday + Saturday | N/A | Includes tables + chairs, full kitchen + large bridal suite. No restrictions on vendors, catering, or alcohol. |
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Earle-Harrison House 1901 N. 5th St, Waco ph 254.753.2032 |
N/A | $5,000 | 290 at tables in tent | Includes tables, chairs, linens, decorative items, setup/breakdown and cottage. |
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Elk Hall (SPJST Lodge) 9508 Elk Road, Axtell, TX ph (254) 875-2156. |
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Extraco Events Center(HOT Fairgrounds) Bosque at Lake Air 776-1660 |
General Exhibit bldg, Fine Arts Bldg both accommodate large number. |
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| Flat Creek Farms 1633 Greig Drive Robinson, TX 76706 Contact: Heather Dudley (254) 662-9858www.flatcreekweddings.com |
n/a | Open Air People Barn: Seated – 120 Standing – 200With dance floor: Seated 110 |
Packages from $500 – $650 plus refundable security deposit | All guest space is open air except for “Scale House” which includes full kitchen, living room and 2 restrooms. 3,000 sq. ft. covered open air barn with concrete floor, lights and electricity overlooking Flat Creek included in package. | Security must be supplied if alcohol served. Packages include use of “Scale House”, covered people barn, surrounding yard, bridge, etc. Use of gazebo and dock overlooking 14 acre lake are included with $650 package. |
| Gap Creek Ranch Cranfills Gap, TX GapCreekRanch.com Phone 254-253-0338 |
Rates start at $3150 | All outdoor venue | Includes tables, chairs, set up/breakdown of equipment. There is a weekend lodging option. This is a private ranch in a beautiful setting. | ||
| The Hall at River Square Center www.thehallwaco.com 217 Mary Ave, Waco 254-870-0901 |
240 seated at tables | Call for more info | N/A | Versatile space for formal to casual event. Catering for this hall starts at $15 | |
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Hoffman Party House 400 South 4th St Waco, TX 76701 254-297-7878 or 254-498-9824. |
Also avail: gameroom, grill, coffee shop | 450 auditorium | N/A | Next to the Phoenix Ballroom. | |
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Holiday Inn Northwest 1801 Northwest Blvd, Waco 254.799.9997 |
60 | 160 at tbls | Full service restaurant and private rooms for events. Includes tables, chairs |
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Homewood Suites 5620 Legend Lake Parkway, Waco, Tx 76712 ph 254.644.4663 |
N/A | 80 at round tbls | N/A | Tables, chairs, fireplace, large kitchen | |
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Jubilee Theater 1319 N. 15th |
Largest covered space 190 | Outdoor space n/a | Historic theater with sound/lighting for performances. | ||
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Karem Crystal Ballroom 400 Karem Circle, Waco (China Spring area) ph 848-5600 |
N/A | 500 | A catering fee required if a caterer is used. Facility includes tables/chairs, bar area, concession area, climate controlled, restrooms. |
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John Knox Center (TX Ranger Museum banquet hall) I35 and University Parks Dr, ph 750.8631, |
N/A | 500 theater-style and 350 banquet style | $750 | Deck area overlooks the Brazos River |
Recently renovated. |
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Knoxville Ranch 4899 Leroy Pkwy, Elm Mott, TX 76640 https://www.knoxvilleranch.com/ |
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Lacy-Lakeview Community Center 505 E. Craven, Lacy-Lakeview Phone 799-2458 Valerie |
100 | Newly remodeled, 2 tvs on wall, kitchen and can cook there, can have alcohol w/LL police officer security |
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Lee Lockwood Library & Museum (Scottish Rite) 2801 W. Waco Dr., Waco Phone 754-3942 Brenda Light |
200 Library350 Main Atrium650 or 5oo with dance floor Howard Ballroom330 Auditorium seating | 500 with dance floor Howard Ballroom | Weekend rates are for 8am-midnight. There is a $400 refundable deposit. Library $800Atrium $1000Ballroom or Auditorium $1800Bridal pkg for whole building$2500 |
N/A | Includes tables, chairs, set up and breakdown. Also available separately: audio/visual, upgraded chair options and chair covers, cocktail tables. Requires security for all events and a licensed bar tender for events with alcohol. |
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Lion’s Den 1716 N. 42nd Street, Waco phone 772-4340 (rolls over to Hall Mgr. phone) C.C. Sirkel, Hall Mgr. See hall by appointment only |
N/A | 400 seated at tbls inFull hall;200 seated at tblswith half hall | (rentals 10am-midnight) Full hall rental $1350; Half hall rental$900Refundable deposit is $500 full hall/$400 half hallBridal option: Friday setup $30 hr with 2 hour minimum. |
n/a | Rm size 70’X102′ w/16′ ceilings (approx). They have 6′ tbls that seat 6 and enough ch to seat 400. Ch are black convention style upholstered.Includes kitchen, buffet setup area, stage, ice, refrig, microwave. Sound system avail for $75. |
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Bosque River Stage McLennan Community College, Waco Phone: 299-8259 WWW.bosqueriverstage.com |
530 | All outdoor | 530 stadium style seats (outdoors), River view, restrooms, concessions available |
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The Palladium 729 Austin Ave, Waco 76701 ph 716.7252 www.thepalladium.com Chris |
N/A | 300 at tables | (9am-midnight)Friday $1,500 Saturday $2000 Sun-Thur $1000 $200 refundable deposit. There is a discounted rate when renting for 2 days. Security required. | N/A | Includes tables, chiavari chairs, linens, kitchen, ice, projector, PA system, podium; brick walls, concrete floors. Historic downtown building. |
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The Phoenix Ballroom 4015 3rd St, Waco |
N/A | 450 banquet | $2000-$2500 | N/A | Includes tables, chairs, setup, breakdown and other equip available |
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Penelope Parish Hall Penelope, TX, ph 254.709.6003 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Includes tables, chairs, stage |
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The Praetorian 601 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX, ph 254.307.8897 |
125 | 125 | $275-$675 | N/A | Includes tables & chairs |
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Red Men 4521 Speight Ave, Waco, TX phone 254.756.1221 http://www.redmenhall.com/ |
N/A | 200 seated | $750 | N/A | Includes 8′ tables, chairs and security. Has kitchen and ice machine. Deposit ($200) refundable with cleanup per David (6/2015) |
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The Rockin’ G’s Ranch |
N/A | 150 | $350/day for interior, $450/day for interior + exterior usage | Barn style building that sits on 5 acres | Includes tables + chairs and features a full kitchen. No restrictions on vendors, catering, or alcohol. |
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Texas Life Annex 900 Washington, Waco, TX 254.745.6303 Donna Tomlinson |
N/A | 130 at tables | $250 refundable deposit$600 for 4 hours,$100 each additional hour Security guard $80 for 4 hours & $20 each additional hr.Events w/alcohol require 2 guards | Enclosed garden area in back. | Tables are 5′ round and 6′ rectangle. They have 230 white plastic folding chairs. They have a full kitchen with ice maker and all appliances. |
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1108 S. University Parks Dr, Waco, TX |
N/A | 285-450 | $1,200 | Tables, chairs included | |
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Tours Hall Tours Rd, West, Tx ph 254-822-9300 (St.Martin Catholic Church Hall) |
N/A | Includes tables, chairs, stage, kitchen |
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Tucker Hall 7767 N. Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712, ph 848.9403 |
Up to 70 | 300 | $800-$2000 | Outdoor pavilion, outdoor fireplaces, grill areas, |
Provides tables chairs and other amenities |
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Twin Rivers Golf Club 1000 Bear Ridge Dr,Waco, Tx ph 254.848.7800 www.twinriversgolfclub.net |
50 seated | 120 at tbls | golf course setting with large covered patio off great room |
Provides tables chairs and other amenities |
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VFW Hewitt 725 Sun Valley Bl, Hewitt, TX 76643, ph 254.666.6008 |
15-20 | 215 | N/A | P/A system, flexible with setups and décor, 2 small rooms avail for dressing rooms |
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VFW Hall 301 Tennessee, Waco Phone 753-9345 |
50 people seated in bar area, call for rate |
500 seated | Fee includes cleanup (except kitchen equip)& security.Any beer must be purchased from hall. Includes 64-8′ tbls and 384 chairs. |
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