We have a beautiful indoor temperature controlled main Event Hall that seats up to 120. 

We have (10) round 60” tables.

Our venue includes a prep and staging kitchen designed to support caterers during your event. The kitchen may be used for food preparation, plating, and service staging, but it is not equipped for cooking.

Outside Caterers

Outside caterers are welcome, and there is no additional fee for using an outside catering service.

To ensure the safety and smooth operation of events, all caterers must be approved by the venue manager at least 5 days prior to your event date and must complete the required documentation listed below.

Caterer Requirements

All outside caterers must:

• Complete and return the Outside Catering Agreement

• Provide a Certificate of General Liability Insurance naming The Event Center Jacksonville TX as an Additional Insured

• Submit documentation to: ecjacktx@gmail.com

Cleaning & Service Responsibilities

Caterers are responsible for managing all food-related service and cleanup during the event.

This includes:

• Serving all guests during the event

• Bussing tables of all food-related items

• Removing food-related trash

• Completing food-related cleanup before leaving the venue

Caterers must remain onsite until all guests have been served and tables have been cleared of food-related items.

Catering Cleaning Deposit

A $250 cleaning security deposit is required from all outside caterers.

• The deposit is 100% refundable if all tables have been bused and all food-related cleanup has been completed.

• The deposit may be paid the day before the event.

• Deposits will be refunded the following business day after the event.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding outside catering requirements, please contact us at:

eventcenterjacksonvilletx@gmail.com

The Event Center Jacksonville is an unlicensed venue, which means we do not sell, provide, or distribute alcohol. However, alcohol may be served at private events through a host-provided bar.

Host-Provided Bar

You are welcome to bring in beer, wine, and spirits to serve your guests at no additional charge. This is referred to as a host-provided bar, meaning the alcohol is purchased and provided by the event host for their guests.

All alcohol must be brought to the venue by the person hosting the event, and all TABC rules and regulations apply.

Bartender Requirement

All alcohol must be served by a TABC-certified bartender at all times.

For safety and compliance:

• All spirits must remain behind the bar

• Alcohol must be served by the bartender only

• Self-service alcohol stations are not permitted

At the end of the event, bartenders will secure and box any remaining alcohol. Hosts may pick up leftover spirits the following day. For safety and liability reasons, no spirits are allowed to leave the venue the night of the event.

Bartending Services

If you are not using a preferred caterer for food service, you will be required to hire bartenders through one of our preferred alcohol service vendors.

Our preferred alcohol service partner is:

Pour Me Bar Service
https://pourmebars.com/

These vendors provide trained bartenders who are certified to safely serve alcohol and ensure compliance with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulations.

Private Events Only

Host-provided bars are only permitted for invitation-only private events.

Events that are open to the public or charge admission may require a temporary permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) in order to serve or sell alcohol.

Corporate Events

For corporate events, many caterers offer full beverage service, including:

• Hosted bars

• Cash bars

• Drink ticket options

• Consumption-based bar service

These caterers can manage alcohol service and handle the appropriate TABC compliance for your event.

Alcohol Delivery

Because the venue does not hold a Beer, Wine, or Liquor license, all alcoholic beverages must be provided by the event host and delivered directly to The Event Center Jacksonville prior to the event.

All alcohol will be monitored and served by a TABC-certified bartender throughout the duration of the event.

Alcohol Liability

The event host assumes full responsibility for the purchase, possession, and consumption of alcohol by their guests. The Event Center Jacksonville does not sell or provide alcoholic beverages and is not responsible for the actions of guests related to alcohol consumption.

All alcohol service must comply with the rules and regulations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Bartenders are responsible for verifying legal drinking age, refusing service to intoxicated individuals, and ensuring responsible alcohol service throughout the event.

By hosting an event where alcohol is served, the renter agrees to hold harmless and indemnify The Event Center Jacksonville, its owners, employees, and representatives from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the service or consumption of alcohol during the event.

• No outdoor music

• City ordinance limits noise control to 75 decibals

• Open through 10pm on weekdays and 12am Fridays and Saturdays.

• No parking on East Lincoln Street