Southern Events Rules & Regulations

• Applicants to rent the facility must be at least 21 years old.
• Flammable materials are prohibited (i.e. candles, incense, lighters, etc...) 
• No Smoking is permitted inside the building or within 25 feet of the entrance or exit including vapes. (Violations of our policy will result in the minimum of a $250 fine.)
• Patrons renting the venue space are responsible for ensuring the maximum room capacity of up to 99 total guests.
• Coffee pot, microwave, and the refrigerators in kitchenette are available for use but if used, must be cleaned and returned in the same condition they are received in.  
• Any damages to event center or the equipment at the center, will be the responsibility of the lessee / host.
• Leave the event center clean, free of trash, and in the same condition as it was received.
• No glitter, confetti, bird seed or real flower petals are allowed at the event center (inside or out). 
• Do not drag or push furniture that could potentially damage flooring.
• No running inside the event center (there are slopped floors near the emergency exit). 
• Any events with children must have at least 1 chaperone for every 6 children present.
• No children may be left unattended at the event center. (Anyone under the age of 18) 
• Please do not attempt to remove the barn doors, hang anything on the barn doors or allow children to play with them. Guests are asked not to lean on, hang on or apply pressure to the barn doors. They are on a fixed rail system and not secure. Southern Events is not responsible for any injury or damage due to misuse of the doors.  
• Please be careful and use the handrail when taking a step down into the kitchenette. 
• No Glue, tape, tacks, wires, nails or command strips to be used on the walls or doors.
• Do not remove anything from our walls or windows. We can move or remove some things prior to your event if requested and approved. Please ask us prior to your event, if you have questions about any modifications. 
• Nothing can be mounted to the ceiling or floors. 
• No pyrotechnics, fog machines, water features, special effects equipment (that could potentially cause a trip, water or fire hazard) are allowed at the facility.
• No animals of any type are allowed at the event center unless otherwise approved with written consent. Please notify us in advance if someone is attending with a certified service animal. 
• Nothing other than toilet paper is allowed to be flushed down the toilets! This includes no wipes (even of package says that it is septic safe), no sanitary napkins, no paper towels, food, or other foreign material.
• Any changes to the scheduled event must be made by the primary contact on file. 
• All rules and guidelines are for the host(s) of the event and all of their guests. The Lessee / Host is responsible for their guests and their actions. 
• Host / Lessee and their guests must not block any exits for security reasons.
• Host / Lessee may not use extension cords or any equipment brought in that have not been approved prior to the event.

Deposits Are Required Before Any Reservations Are Confirmed!

All Reservations must be made through Southern Events directly and not a third party. 

Security & Cleaning Deposit Break Down:

• Deposits of $75 are required for any event and it is non refundable
• Events over $500 require a $250 deposit  
• Wedding Deposits are $500
• Events must be paid in full within 30 days of the event
• Refunds are available if canceled in writing within 30 days of the scheduled event less the $150 initial deposit to hold the date

Payments

• Any checks returned NSF will cancel the event scheduled immediately as well as have a $35 NSF charged
• There is a 3% charge to use credit or debit cards through our online system
• Checks, money order and cashier's checks must be made out to Southern Events

Cleaning Fee Breakdown

Our Cleaning fee for additional or excessive cleaning required after your event. It is at $50 per hour. Additional fees can be added for anything that has specific or special cleaning requirements. 

• Host / Lessee are required to notify the Southern Event center staff or security of any defective conditions found on the property. 
• The renter is asked to immediately clean up all spills or call for emergency assistance. Renter / lessee may not block or lock any fire exits. 
• Renter / Lessee may not use extension cords or equipment that has not been approved by the director. 
• The emergency exit is for emergencies only! The very loud alarm will go off. It cannot be shut off unless someone from or staff comes in with the key to shut it off. There is a fine of $250 to come shut off in non emergencies - please notify guests to staff away from door unless true emergency. 

In the event of an emergency, weather closing or otherwise unexpected issues with the event center beyond our control, your full deposit can be applied towards a rescheduled event or a refund can be offered in full.