Top East Palatka Venues

• Spaces for 150-50 Guests

Golden Creek Ranch is a hidden gem in northeast Florida. Sitting on 62 acres, GCR's barn provides the best place for a wedding venue, corporate venue, or any other event you might have in mind! We aren't just a ranch, we are a haven for friends and families to make memories. From the sprawling meadows to the friendly animals, Golden Creek Ranch offers an experience that is both rejuvenating and enlightening. We strive to be welcoming, and educational. The authenticity of the farm life leaves our guests with memories they’ll cherish forever. This place is a true testament to the beauty of nature and the joys of simple living.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 4 Total Spaces

The Putnam County Fairgrounds and Expo Center is a non-profit agricultural fairgrounds in East Palatka, Florida, operated by the Putnam County Fair Authority, Inc. since 1950. The facility serves as both the home of the Annual Putnam County Agricultural Fair — which draws over 30,000 attendees each year — and as a year-round rental destination for weddings, banquets, fundraisers, expos, markets, livestock shows, and community events. The anchor rental space is the Expo Hall, a 5,300-square-foot fully enclosed and air-conditioned building completed in 2015. It accommodates up to 240 guests and includes a separate conference room, a fully equipped kitchen with multiple stoves and ovens, private restrooms, and a stock of round and rectangular tables. Two open-air pavilions offer additional covered space: Pavilion 1 (4,900 sq ft, up to 150 guests) features a stage, while Pavilion 2 (10,125 sq ft, up to 299 guests) is suited for larger markets and company events. The Tilton Arena, a covered arena with moveable grandstands, accommodates up to 500 guests for livestock shows and festivals. Full-grounds buyouts are available for large-scale festivals and car shows.