Columbian Center
Banquet & Event Hall, Wedding Receptions, Bingo Fundraisers
Contact Us - Columbian Center
Contact Us - Columbian Center
335 Governor Ritchie Highway (MD Route 2)
Severna Park, MD 21146-1909
410-647-3413 thecolumbiancenter@gmail.com
We can advertise your event in advance, on our lit marquee sign, no charge!
335 Ritchie Highway (MD Route 2), Severna Park, MD 21146-1909
410-647-3413 thecolumbiancenter@gmail.com
Main Hall
EFFECTIVE March 19, 2023
Mon-Thu evening: $1,500
Friday evening: $2,500 Rental rates are for a (4) Four Hour Event.
Saturday evening: $3,000 Max Capacity is 730 Meeting, 450 Banquet
Sunday evening: $2,000 Rental rates include tables and chairs
Full kitchen available for your caterer ($500). Events with alcohol require our bar tenders ($150 each).
Optional fees: Set-up & clean-up ($500). Security ($400). Administrative Fee ($100) .
Daily rates, Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 4 pm: $150./hour.
Standard rental rate includes 2 hours prior for decorating. And 1 hour afterward for clean up.
Extra hours will be charged at $200/hour. No confetti or rice allowed as part of hall decorations.
Items cannot be taped to walls; stick pins ONLY may be used.
25% Discounts are available for non-profit and charity organizations, veterans, military, police, firefighters
The Columbian Center closes at 12 am midnight. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Bar Room & Lounge -
Mon-Thu evening: $500
Friday evening: $750 Rental rates are for (4) Four Hour Event
Saturday evening: $900 Max Capacity is 100 Meeting, 65 Banquet
Sunday evening: $600 Rental rates include tables and chairs
Full kitchen available for your caterer ($500). Events with alcohol require our bar tender ($150)
Optional fees: Set-up & clean-up fee ($400). Security ($400). Administrative fee ($100).
Extra hours will be charged at $100/hour.
Daily rates, Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 4 pm: $100./hour
25% Discounts available for non-profit and charity organizations, veterans, military, police, firefighters
Kitchen & Caterer:
Customer and/or caterer use of commercial kitchen:is limited to Walk-in cooler, Stove Tops, Prep Tables Only, NO STOVE TOP FRYING ALLOWED. Caterer extra hours: $90/hour. Caterers entry two (2) hours prior. A food service license, insurance certificate and food waiver are required.Kitchen cleaning fee is $250 added to clients contract at signing.
Caterers required to remove all trash, clean kitchen and buffet area. Caterers must provide linens, napkins, and non-consumables for their event.
Bar Service:
Bar Opens 10 minutes prior to the event and Closes 10 minutes prior to the end of the event. NO BYOB ALLOWED. There is no EXCEPTION to this rule. NO BYOB or Bring Your Own Bottle. We will confiscate all unauthorized Alcohol and it could force the cancellation of your event.
Payments:
Minimum Non-Refundable Deposit: $600. date hold fee only. Deposit required at contract signing, All balances must be paid 10 days prior NO EXCEPTIONS. Cash, check, or money order only. NO CREDIT CARDS. Failure to notify Columbian Center of cancellation or change, in writing, 30 days prior to will constitute non-compliance by client or booking agent. There is no refund.
For 501(c)(3) groups using wheels of chance, group must obtain a "U" license from Anne Arundel County and abide by other state and local rules applied to the use of these items. Fees for wheels are $50/each. Groups also must obtain a bingo license for any bingo event.
Liquor Licenses: PLEASE NOTE that if a client fails to obtain a One-Day Liquor License, NO Alcohol of any type will be served.
CUSTOMERS are responsible to obtain and provide a one-day liquor license to the Columbian Center 15 days prior to events with bar service. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Anne Arundel County liquor license charges: Beer/Wine $25, Beer/Wine/Liquor $50, payable by check or money order to AACO Liquor Board. Signers must provide a copy of their Driver's License to the Liquor Board, along with the Notarized Application.
Reminder: NO LIQUOR LICENSE, NO ADULT BEVERAGES AT YOUR EVENT.
All ticketed events and events where Minors will be present will be required to have and pay for Security Personnel at an additional cost.
Rates and prices are subject to change without notice. Dates are not held unless a contract is signed and an initial deposit is made.
NO UNLICENSED ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE COLUMBIAN CENTER.
Smokers are asked to stand 30 feet away from any entrances.
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