What does the venue rental fee include?
The venue rental rate includes use of the Park, Event Center, and Pavilion and a $125 cleaning fee. Renters will have access to tables and chairs in the Event Center, picnic tables in the Pavilion, interior and exterior restroom facilities, the parking lot, and the kitchen.
What does the Pavilion ONLY rental fee include?
The Pavilion rental rate includes use of the Pavilion and surrounding outdoor space. Renters will have access to the wooden picnic tables, the parking lot, and the exterior restroom facility. This rate is only available for 1-day rentals Sunday through Thursday. Keys to the Event Center will not be provided.
What are the Event Center’s key amenities?
The 50’x130’ Event Center features white walls, polished concrete floors, a large commercial kitchen, climate control, ample restroom facilities, and 4000 square feet of banquet space. The kitchen has an 18’ serving line with an overhead door.
What is the seating capacity? How many tables and chairs are included with the rental?
The seating capacity for the Event Center is 299 people. The seating capacity for the Pavilion is 150 with additional space outside. There are 12 picnic tables in the outdoor Pavilion. Twenty round tables (8 people each), 25+ rectangular tables (6-8 people each), and 300 chairs are available in the Event Center. The tables and chairs are for use inside the Event Center only.
What timeframe does the rental rate include?
The 2-day rental rate covers 8am on Friday to midnight on Saturday. One day rentals will have access beginning at 8:00 am on weekdays and 10:00 am on Sundays.
Is parking available?
The parking lot currently holds 80 vehicles.
Are site visits available?
On-site appointments must be scheduled in advance via the Contact form.
Does the venue have a preferred vendors list?
Not at this time. Renters are welcome to use vendors of their choosing.
What is included with the cleaning fee?
The $125 cleaning fee is included with all venue rentals and will include emptying of trash cans, wiping down tables and chairs, returning tables and chairs to storage, cleaning of the bathrooms, and sweeping and mopping the floor. Renters are responsible for clearing the tables, placing trash in trash cans, and removing all decorations.
What if I want to rent the outdoor Pavilion on a Friday or Saturday?
At this time the Pavilion ONLY option is not available for Friday or Saturday as it is included in the Venue rental. If the venue has not been reserved and the proposed date is less than 30 days out, please inquire for Pavilion ONLY availability and rate.
What are the catering & alcohol policies?
Catering and alcohol are allowed on the premises as detailed in the contract. The venue is outside of the city limits and does not require a liquor license. Moberly Columbian Club, Inc. assumes no responsibility for alcohol served at the venue. Renters bear exclusive responsibility for compliance with local and state laws governing consumption, sale, and distribution of intoxicants and food products.
Do renters need insurance?
Yes. Renters must purchase liability insurance. Please see contract for details.
Do renters have use of the kitchen facilities?
Venue renters and their caterers may use the kitchen. Use of the flat top grill/griddle and the convection oven is forbidden. Pavilion ONLY rentals will not have kitchen access.
When can renters get access to the venue to decorate?
Renters have access to the venue beginning at 8am on Friday for 2-day rentals. This gives renters access and permission to decorate prior to the event. One day rentals will have access to the venue at 8:00 am on weekdays and 10:00 am on Sundays.
Can I hold my rehearsal dinner at the venue the night before my event?
Yes, 2-day renters will have access to the venue beginning at 8am on Friday and may host a rehearsal and reheasal dinner if they choose. No cleaning services will be performed between your rehearsal dinner and your Saturday event.
Are there any decor rules or restrictions?
Renters may not use nails or make holes in the walls. Hangers designed for use with ceiling tile grids may be used. All decorations must be taken down the night of the event.
What is the payment schedule? What forms of payment do you accept?
The venue rental fee and refundable damage deposit must be paid in full in order to reserve the date of the event. The 2-day venue rental and deposit totals $1725 ($1925 beginning 1/1/2023) and can be paid by cash, check, or money order.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made 90 days in advance to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made less than 90 days out, only the cleaning fee and damage deposit will be refunded.
Who is the main contact on the day of my event? Who will unlock the doors?
The renter will be supplied with a number to text with any questions or concerns. The temperature in the Event Center can be manipulated remotely by text request. Keys will be available for pick up in Moberly.
Is the Event Center handicap-accessible?
The Event Center has a wheelchair-accessible entry and bathroom. There are no steps to the building.
Are both indoor and outdoor ceremonies permitted?
Yes. A variety of ceremony locations are available on the grounds.
What is required to secure the date of my event?
A signed contract, damage deposit, and venue rental fee are required to secure your event date on the calendar. Please complete the form on the Reserve page to receive a copy of the contract.