Forge Valley Event Center Features

Catering Kitchen

New State-of-the-art kitchen
Plenty of space
Plenty of counter space and prep space
Practical traffic patterns
Microwave
Sink
Island prep area
Refrigerators
Freezers
Ice machine
Separate entrance for service access
Food preparation equipment
No restrictions on food and beverages

Women's Restroom

Ample new restroom facilities are spacious and comfortable
Handicap accessible
Women's restrooms has facilities for 7
Baby changing area

Our brand new bathroom amenities are as elegant as the rest of the Event Center. The Women's restroom has facilities for 7 and includes a salon-style touch-up area and baby-changing area. Both Men’s and Women’s restrooms are handicap accessible.

This is really important in selecting your event location. You don't want your guests lined up at the ladies room door. We provide ample facilities that are new and always immaculately clean.

Men's Restroom

Ample new restroom facilities are spacious and comfortable
Handicap accessible
Men's Restroom has facilities for 4

Our brand new bathroom amenities are as elegant as the rest of the Event Center. The Men's Restroom has facilities for 4. Both Men’s and Women’s restrooms are handicap accessible. Ample facilities are new and always immaculately clean.

Women's Dressing Room Lounge

Custom designed lounge with salon amenities
Mirrored dressing areas
Make-up tables
Comfortable armchairs to relax in
Excellent, accurate makeup lighting
Two sinks
Spacious and comfortable

Private dressing area for bridal parties or other events is a separate room with a separate entrance, not just a nook in the ladies room.

Parking

Large new level paved parking
Plenty of room to park
Circular traffic patterns eliminate traffic congestion
Lighted and safe
Close to the entrance
Dedicated handicapped parking spaces
Drop-off zone and waiting zone for limousines
For very large events, nearby paved parking is available, with shuttle service to transport your guests to your event

The large level parking lot right in front of the event center accommodates 43 cars. Below the building, our overflow parking holds 31 additional cars. Both lots are paved, level and well-lighted. Your guests won’t destroy their shoes picking their way through a gravel lot.

Entry

Attractive steps lead to landing deck and double doors for an important entrance
Two entrance ramps
Three double door entrances to better control traffic flow
Private kitchen catering entrance
Outdoor covered porch and deck separate as optional smoking area
Doors are wide enough to easily accommodate a wheelchair

Indoor / Outdoor Portable Staging Platform

May be used for indoors or outdoors events
Strong and stable
Versatile Staging System can be custom configured
Twelve Large 4' x 4' sections = 192 square feet
18" high for excellent visibility
Optional 8' x 8' Drum Riser for additional 8" high
May be skirted for a more finished look

Forge Valley Event Center has a 192 square foot portable staging platform available for your special occasions. It is large enough to accommodate even large groups for your stage production, graduation or other event. Our staging system is extremely versatile and strong. It is assembled from 12 separate 4' x 4' sections that are 18" high. Each section will support up to 150 pounds per foot and can be configured to fit any situation. The staging platform is completely customizable and can be used for an indoor or outdoor event. It will accommodate your band, even including a separate 8' x 8' drum riser for an additional 8".

Snack Bar / Concession Stand / Refreshment Stand

Fully Equipped
Two drinks coolers
Commercial Iced Tea and Coffee Maker
Accessible from kitchen
Electric available for hotdog rotisserie, fryer, grill, small pizza oven or steamer

The Forge Valley Event Center is equipped with an optional concession stand. It is located just inside the main entrance across from the drinking fountains. Selling concessions at your event can be a real moneymaker. Normal markup is near 90 percent.

Tastefully Decorated Interior

Rustic Elegant Style works for ultra formal to informal events
Interior can be accessorized
Chandeliers have remote dimming controls for lighting scenes
Wall Niches for floral arrangements or flameless candles

Forge Valley Event Center is beautifully decorated in a rustic elegant style that perfectly suits the mountain setting. Lighting effects enhance the casual comfort, lending an intimate feeling. No further decorations are really needed, but the Event Center can be dressed up for a formal elegant event or accessorized for a themed party or wedding.

There are no restrictions on decorations. Our facility is already beautifully and tastefully decorated, but if you wish, our decorations can be removed. Our on-staff Event Coordinator will work with you to help you express your personal style.

Floor Plan
Large Community Event Room, Women's Dressing Room, Women's Restroom with facilities for 7, Men's Restroom with facilities for 4, Green Room, Sound Room, Dressing Room, Catering Kitchen with separate entrance, Ice Machine, Concession / Refreshment Stand, Drinking Fountains, 2 Ramps, 4 Entrances, Covered Porch, Open Deck, paved parking. Our Floor Plan will perfectly accommodate your event. Customizable features allow you to control traffic flow and set up custom traffic patterns.

Forge Valley Event Center Floor Plan >

Seating Arrangements
Our Event Center can be set up in a variety of ways for your meeting, banquet, wedding ceremony or reception, graduation or other special event. Talk to our Event Consultant about customizing a seating arrangement designed specifically for your event.

Here are a few examples of how our Event Center can be arranged >

Planning an event?

It is never too early to contact us about a date. Complete the Event Proposal Request and we will review your information and and respond quickly with recommendations and pricing.

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Ready to reserve your date?

Complete the Event Date Reservation Request to reserve your dates at Forge Valley Event Center.

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