Top Buford Venues

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests

Welcome to Best Western in Braselton, Georgia, a comfortable and convenient hotel offering quality accommodations and flexible spaces for small gatherings, celebrations, meetings, and private events. Located in the heart of Braselton, our hotel is a convenient choice for leisure and business travelers alike. Guests can enjoy comfortable guest rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, convenient amenities, and friendly service. Our gathering spaces are well suited for intimate celebrations, family gatherings, business meetings, social events, and group stays. Whether you’re visiting Braselton for a weekend getaway, attending a local event, or planning a small gathering, Best Western provides a welcoming place to stay, meet, and celebrate.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Rumba Restaurant & Lounge is a versatile and stylish event space designed to make your next celebration memorable and stress-free. Our spacious restaurant and lounge is available for a variety of private events, including birthday parties, baby showers, graduations, anniversaries, weddings, corporate events, networking gatherings, private dinners, holiday parties, and other special occasions. Guests can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with plenty of room to socialize, dine, celebrate, and create lasting memories. The venue also includes free on-site parking, making it convenient for you and your guests, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen for food preparation and catering needs. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Rumba offers a flexible space that can be customized to fit your event, theme, and vision. Bring your decorations, entertainment, food, and ideas, and transform Rumba into the perfect setting for your special occasion.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 14-715 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Event Spaces
• 9 Meeting Spaces

The Gainesville Civic Center is a municipal event facility near downtown Gainesville, Georgia, 50 miles north of Atlanta in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia mountains. The center's Grand Ballroom — spanning 6,840 square feet — features hardwood floors, a fireplace, large windows, a grand entrance, a draped ceiling, and a covered porch with an open patio, accommodating up to 715 guests for theater-style seating or 400 for banquets. Nine additional rooms serve smaller gatherings, from the Chestatee Room (3,429 sq ft, up to 130 for banquets) and Chattahoochee Room (2,500 sq ft, up to 120 for banquets) down to intimate boardroom and meeting spaces. All rentals include tables, chairs, setup, and A/V equipment; the facility permits self-catering and alcohol with applicable fees, and maintains a list of approved caterers with access to the catering kitchen.

• Spaces for 48-130 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Fair Street Neighborhood Center is a standalone rental facility operated by the City of Gainesville, Georgia, suited for meetings, workshops, baby and bridal showers, receptions, and weddings. Situated near downtown Gainesville at 715 Fair Street, the center occupies the former site of the Fair Street pool. The interior features carpeted floors, large windows, and patios at both ends of the building. The main hall can be configured as one open room accommodating up to 100 banquet-style guests or divided into two separate 900-square-foot rooms for smaller gatherings. A catering kitchen with a pass-through window, a conference room for eight, and an outdoor pavilion round out the available spaces. City staff remain on site throughout every event, and ample parking is available on the grounds. The venue does not permit alcohol due to its proximity to Fair Street International Academy. Audiovisual equipment is included, and tables and chairs are provided with each rental.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Casablanca Banquet is a 3,000-square-foot event hall located in Alpharetta, Georgia, at the intersection of North Main Street and the GA-400 corridor near Windward Parkway and Old Milton Parkway. The elegantly decorated space is equipped with hi-tech audiovisual features — including a projector, TV screens, and a full sound system — alongside a dance floor, staging area, full bar, and onsite catering. Casablanca accommodates private celebrations, community gatherings, and corporate events, and its central location places it minutes from downtown Alpharetta, Milton, and Crabapple.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

• Spaces for 100-125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Nestled within the Historic Square of Stone Mountain Park, the Formal Gardens offer a naturally elegant setting for outdoor ceremonies. Set adjacent to the Dickey House on the park's grounds, the venue features a beautifully landscaped garden with finely manicured lawns, a paved pathway, and a charming white gazebo — providing a romantic backdrop surrounded by forests and natural scenery. The garden accommodates up to 100 guests for ceremonies, with white resin chairs arranged on the lawn and exclusive access to the adjacent bridal cottage included in the rental. Rental of the Formal Gardens includes four hours of exclusive use of the space. The surrounding park grounds offer additional photogenic spots — including the Covered Bridge and Grist Mill — for wedding party portraits at no additional cost when the ceremony is held on-site. For weddings requiring a reception space, Stone Mountain Park offers access to a range of additional on-site venues. Inquiries are handled by the park's groups team at (770) 498-5632 or SMPGroups@stonemountainpark.com.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant offers event spaces for your next celebration in Dunwoody, Georgia.