Welcome to Hickory’s newest event space The Venue @ Market Square.  We officially open April 14th 2018.  We offer a beautifully decorated Rustic Modern space for a wide variety of events.  We offer 2 event spaces for your needs.  Suite A comfortably seats up to 216 people banquet style or 300 conference style.  Suite B comfortably seats 48 people or less; banquet style or conference style.  We offer special pricing for all day events, events utilizing both of our suites as well as non-profit and community event discounts to qualifying events.  Please consider us for your next event.

Rental fees are subject to type of event, size of event, length of event and risk of damage.  We reserve the right to require a larger security deposit and rental fee for events that hold potential for property damage.

 

Check out some of our guest photos!

 

Location
2980 NC Hwy 127 South
Hickory, NC 28601

Contact
828-672-1020 to schedule a viewing appointment
Shown by appointment only or during posted open houses

To request a rental quote please fill out the form below.

Suite A

Large Event Room

(seats comfortably 216 people banquet 8 to a table or conference style 250)

What is included with each event:
Usage of tables & chairs set up and taken down by our staff
A full Kitchen
2 banks of bathrooms for your guests
Sitting area in between Suites
Projection Equipment for slide shows (you will need to provide your own laptop)
Sound Equipment (Includes 2 speaker, sound board and 1 microphone all other equipment will be provided by renter)

Full Day Rental = $1000.00
Includes 10 hours of event time and 2 hours of decorating time

Half Day Rental = $600.00
Includes 4 hours of event time and 2 hours of decorating time

$500.00 Security Deposit for possible damages and booking security

Deposit Terms:

  • The deposit is refundable.
  • It is in addition to the rental fee.
  • Is due upon booking your event.
  • Is held until after your event.
  • Deposit refunds typically take 2 to 3 business days to receive, up to 5 days if mailed.

Suite B

Small Event Room

(seats comfortably around 48 people banquet style 8 to a table)

What is included with each event:
Usage of tables & chairs set up and taken down by our staff
A Kitchenette inside of Suite B
2 banks of bathrooms for your guests
Sitting area in between Suites
Monitor for slide shows (you will need to provide your own laptop)
No sound equipment is provided in this room.

Full Day Rental = $600.00
Includes 10 hours of event time and 2 hours of decorating time

Half Day Rental = $300.00
Includes 4 hours of event time and 2 hours of decorating time

$250.00 Security Deposit for possible damages and booking security

Deposit Terms:

  • The deposit is refundable.
  • It is in addition to the rental fee.
  • Is due upon booking your event.
  • Is held until after your event.
  • Deposit refunds typically take 2 to 3 business days to receive, up to 5 days if mailed.

Special Pricing

Add on usage of Suite B during your large events booked in Suite A = $250.00

Wedding Event Package = $1500.00

What is included with each event:

Usage of tables & chairs set up and taken down by our staff
A full Kitchen
2 banks of bathrooms for your guests
Sitting area in between Suites
Projection Equipment for slide shows (you will need to provide your own laptop)
Sound Equipment (Includes 2 speaker, sound board and 1 microphone all other equipment will be provided by renter)
The usage of both Suite A & Suite B (Suite B can be set up as a bridal room)
Decorating time up to 2 days before your event date. (must work out meeting hours with staff)

Additional Fees

We accept cash, check or credit cards for payment. Note there is a fee of 3.5% when using a credit card. This is the credit card company fee.

After the initial viewing of the event hall additional viewing must happen between business hours. If an outside of hours meeting is needed an additional fee will apply to cover the cost of our staff coming out after hours. (estimate $50.00)

 

Non-Profit discounts are available to qualifying events.
These discounts are based on an individual basis only. To qualify you must be an official 501c3 Non-Profit and your event must be a service to the community or group. We offer a 10% discount to events and parties for personal usage of your group.
We offer a 20% discount to those events that directly impact the community (examples: free trainings/conferences, fundraiser, community outreach events)
Non-Profits are still required to give a non-discounted security deposit for possible damages. The deposit is refundable after your event if no damages are found.

A 15% discount will be given to individuals who are active military, EMT, Police Officers and Fireman. Events eligible must be for the individual in question or benefiting an immediate family member (Spouse or child) only.

**All Event times must end by 12am
**Events with alcohol must provide a bartender/monitor to be in charge of alcohol distribution. **We have a first come first serve policy. Dates will not be held until deposit and contract are received.

**We will not lower fees based on less time used. We can no longer offer an hourly rate for events. After an audit of our 2019 events this is no longer feasible.

Suite A Gallery

Suite B Gallery

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