Top North Carolina Sweet 16 Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Nestled on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, the Shoals Club occupies an oceanfront setting at the legendary Point of Cape Fear — an island accessible only by ferry or private boat. The club is home to three distinct dining venues: AQUA, a fine dining seafood restaurant; Latitudes, a tapas-style bar and lounge; and Sandbar Grille, a casual poolside option. Two saltwater pools and direct beach access round out the property. For private events, the club offers multiple indoor and outdoor settings, including the Presentation Deck with its sweeping ocean views, the poolside terraces at The Verandahs, and a dedicated Event Pavilion near Sandbar Grille. The club hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal luncheons, with in-house culinary services available across all three dining venues.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Set in the heart of the historic district of Beaufort, a coastal North Carolina seaport known as Beaufort-by-the-Sea, the Beaufort Historic Site is a two-acre property owned and operated by the Beaufort Historical Association, a private non-profit founded in 1960. The site encompasses six authentically restored buildings, the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and the adjacent Old Burying Grounds, preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County. For weddings, receptions, and other celebrations, the site offers a spacious outdoor venue shaded by magnolia trees, with room for classic white tents across the grounds. Couples can also gather inside the Carteret County Courthouse (c. 1796), restored in award-winning detail. Kitchen access is available in adjacent structures, food trucks are permitted on site, and areas for bridal party preparation can be arranged. A signature touch is the site's vintage red English double-decker bus, which carries up to 60 guests on tours of the town and is a popular addition for wedding parties celebrating on the North Carolina coast.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Just outside Winston-Salem, Bermuda Run Country Club exudes Southern hospitality across two championship golf courses and a stately clubhouse. The property’s lush grounds, versatile ballrooms, and scenic terraces create the ideal backdrop for weddings, galas, and milestone celebrations. Known for impeccable service and warm ambiance, the club transforms every occasion into a distinctive, memorable experience.

A magnificent indoor/outdoor event location in North Carolina may be found at 1335 Armstrong Road, Belmont, NC 28012. Do you want a special indoor/outdoor space? We possess it! An attractive forested setting with the uncomplicated beauty of nature complements any design. A distinctive event experience is provided by our lovely event barn, bamboo forest, horses, goats, and waterfront setting. All people are welcome at Camelot Meadows, which offers an LGBTQ+-friendly environment. Dr. Mark Baxa, who tragically passed away at a young age from brain cancer, is honored at this location. It took Mark many years to transform this beloved property into these lovely meadows and the enchanted bamboo forest. It was twilight in the summer when Mark's wife Deborah and her husband first visited the property. To get to the pasture, they had to ascend through a bamboo forest (where the barn is now). She turned to her husband and said, "This place is magical," as the horses approached them. This land was created to be enjoyed and shared by all. In order for this location to live on as a part of Mark's heritage, Deborah created it.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Housed in a historic freight train depot from the 1930s, the Centennial Station Arts Center brings a rustic-yet-elegant character to weddings, corporate luncheons, and celebrations in downtown High Point, North Carolina. Operated by the High Point Arts Council, the depot has been adapted into a flexible event hall that accommodates up to 250 guests with adjustable table arrangements. The space is built for gatherings that mix dining and entertainment: a 32-foot-square dance floor anchors the room, and a stage with two backstage dressing rooms, a sound system, and adjustable lighting supports everything from receptions to the venue's dinner theatre productions. A full bar and an on-site catering prep kitchen round out the offerings, and clients may bring in their own approved caterer, florist, photographer, planner, and entertainment. Accessible parking, ramps, and vendor loading areas make the historic building easy to work in.

• Spaces for 175-300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

The Stockroom at 230 occupies the second floor of the historic Carolina Trust Building on Fayetteville Street in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The building dates to 1902, and the venue's name traces directly to its past: McLellan's Dime Store operated in the building from 1920, using the upper floors as stockrooms — a history the space now wears as a point of distinction. At 4,748 square feet, the room combines exposed brick walls, warm hardwood floors, and lofty lattice ceilings strung with market lighting. Expansive windows bring in natural light throughout the day, while a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard wall and a handcrafted live-edge wooden bar give the space its character. The venue seats 50 to 175 guests for receptions with a dance floor and accommodates up to 275 for cocktail-style events. The Stockroom at 230 hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings, speaking engagements, and social gatherings. Rentals include tables and chairs, a catering prep kitchen, A/V equipment, and a dedicated venue host. Elevator and ramp access make the space fully accessible.

• Spaces for 16-300 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Country Clubs
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The NC State University Club is a private recreational and event venue founded in 1958, set on approximately 45 acres along Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. Originally established for NC State faculty and staff, the club now extends membership to NC State alumni, Centennial Campus Partners, and Friends of the University, while welcoming non-members for private events. With more than 20 event spaces accommodating groups from 5 to 300 guests, the club is a versatile setting for weddings, corporate events, business meetings, and private celebrations. The Ballroom and Main Dining Room — the club's largest combined space — seats up to 250 or hosts 300 for a standing reception, with access to an adjacent rose garden patio. The Lutz Ballroom accommodates 130 seated with built-in A/V capabilities, and smaller meeting rooms serve more intimate gatherings down to 16. All room rentals include full-service catering staff, tables, chairs, linens, and ample on-site parking. The broader campus features tennis courts, a golf course, a fitness center, and dining facilities, lending the club a distinctive backdrop beyond a typical banquet hall.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Addison Farms Vineyard is a family-owned winery set on 55 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Leicester, North Carolina, about 17 miles northwest of Asheville. The property has been in the family for four generations, since Addison Farmer and his parents purchased it in 1937. The vineyard planted its first acre in 2009 and opened its tasting room in December 2012, following its inaugural estate harvest in 2011. Today the estate grows five grape varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, and Petit Manseng — at elevations between 2,250 and 2,300 feet, producing 600 to 800 cases each year. Guests gather at a covered outdoor pavilion overlooking the vines, where the vineyard hosts live music, chef and food-truck collaborations, and seasonal wine dinners through its Thursday-through-Sunday season. The relaxed, dog- and family-friendly setting also lends itself to private gatherings on the farm just outside Asheville.

• Spaces for 75-250 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Arts of the Albemarle is a nonprofit art center in historic downtown Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serving as the regional arts council for Pasquotank and Camden counties. It occupies the Lowry-Chesson building, constructed in 1895 as a department store and theater and later home to a Vaudeville stage and silent cinema. After years of abandonment, a four-million-dollar community preservation campaign restored the building into a full arts facility with galleries, a performing arts theater, and studios. For events, the center offers several distinct spaces. The Gallery links a series of connected first-floor exhibition rooms, hosting gatherings for up to 250 guests amid rotating art exhibitions. The Maguire Theatre seats 226 in orchestra configuration and converts to a banquet setup for 135 to 150 guests, with full lighting and sound systems, a projector, and a screen. The third-floor Twiford Room, with its original inlaid wood ceilings and abundant natural light, suits ceremonies, luncheons, meetings, and recitals. Together the spaces accommodate weddings, galas, receptions, and dinners within a restored historic landmark.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Bear Lake Reserve is a mountain lake community set along the shore of Bear Creek Lake in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Alongside its vacation rental homes and resort amenities, the reserve offers a collection of event settings suited to weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The Lake Club serves as the natural center of gathering — a 14,000-square-foot lakeside facility with a dining area, indoor and poolside bars, and quick access to the beach, marina, and the lake itself. Mill Pond Pavilion sits tucked beneath the trees near a pair of quiet ponds, a relaxed setting for smaller gatherings and rehearsal dinners, while the Amphitheater and Event Lawn offers terraced, park-like seating for outdoor concerts and larger celebrations. A few minutes away on Shook Cove Road, Castle Ladyhawke — an award-winning venue built in authentic Scottish Border castle architecture — adds three suites, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an iconic tower, and sweeping mountain vistas. Backed by an on-site culinary team, Bear Lake Reserve pairs its lakeside and mountain settings with spaces for celebrations both large and small.

Weddings that are breathtaking at a location that exudes romance and charm. the ideal setting for planning your dream wedding. Clearly, there is love in the air! Boxwood Estate is available for social events and business retreats. Boxwood Estate provides its visitors with opulent southern beauty and contemporary conveniences. Hold an extremely exceptional event—the options are unlimited. So many chances to host a spectacular event! Boxwood Lodge was highlighted for its statewide significance in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, and social history when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The 51 acre estate was divided into 9 smaller portions in 2001 so they could be sold one at a time at auction. The present owners bought Boxwood Lodge and its 51 acres at the auction in order to preserve the land and maintain all tracts and buildings under a single ownership. They wanted to bring back the splendor of Boxwood Estate and preserve both its heritage and its hidden gem for future generations. Since 2002, the manor, cabin, carriage house, and grounds have all undergone extensive renovations that adhere to "standards for rehabilitation and is consistent with the historic character of the property or district in which it is located." The National Park Service of the United States Department of Interior has designated Boxwood, a building that is officially recognized as being historic, as a "certified rehabilitation."

• Spaces for 160-7,000 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

N.C. State Fairgrounds is a 300-acre, year-round event campus in Raleigh operated by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Eleven distinct facilities totaling more than 400,000 square feet of building space are available for private rental, accommodating gatherings ranging from small business meetings to large-scale trade shows and public exhibitions. The campus's most storied venue is J.S. Dorton Arena, built in 1951 and recognized as both a National Historic Monument and a National Architectural/Civil Engineering Monument. Its suspended-roof design eliminates interior support columns, creating unobstructed sightlines for up to 5,000 seated guests — or 7,000 with portable seating and a stage in place. The Jim Graham Building, the largest facility on the grounds, provides a fully climate-controlled 100,000-square-foot complex for trade shows, livestock showcases, and exhibitions, while the Gov. W. Kerr Scott Building handles banquets, proms, and fundraisers for up to 2,000. The Heritage Tobacco Pavilion offers an open-air option — a 5,040-square-foot covered pavilion with a stone fireplace and lake views — alongside the historic Pitzer Heritage Circle, which features period structures depicting North Carolina's cultural history and is well suited to outdoor celebrations and reunions.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 space at this venue

The Islander Hotel & Resort is Emerald Isle's only oceanfront hotel, situated along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The property brings together more than 4,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space and a private oceanfront lawn, making it a natural fit for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations of up to 200 guests. The newly renovated Grand Ballroom anchors the event offerings with 3,000 square feet of space, a full-service bar, stage area, projector, and banquet tables. A connected outdoor patio with fire pit and a tented oceanfront event space extend celebrations toward the water, with direct beach access for ceremonies. A conference room serves smaller groups of fewer than 50. The resort's 102 on-site guest rooms allow attendees to stay the night, and an events team coordinates with local vendors for catering, florals, and rentals. All-inclusive wedding packages are available for couples planning a destination celebration on the Crystal Coast.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 space at this venue

Few event venues carry the kind of lived-in history that makes a celebration feel genuinely special. Klondike Cabins is one of them. Nestled on 100 acres in State Road, North Carolina, the property began in the early 1920s when John Hanes of Hanes Hosiery built the first cabin as a family retreat. His brother-in-law Thurmond Chatham later joined him in developing a working estate where prize Golden Guernsey cattle grazed, polo ponies were bred, and the dairy was known for producing what the families called "the best chocolate milk in the world." The cabins still hold the artifacts of those years: Chatham blankets, wood-burning fireplaces, antique firearms, and taxidermy gathered on the property itself. Today, Klondike Cabins welcomes weddings and private gatherings for 10 to 500 guests, with 42 acres of walking grounds and gardens for ceremonies and receptions under an open sky. The Lodge (the largest of the four restored cabins) serves as the central gathering place, with a full dining room and comfortable common spaces. A 2-acre fishing pond, sweeping views across 60 acres of neighboring vineyard, and the constant backdrop of deer, wild turkeys, and native wildlife make every event here feel like an escape that guests won't soon forget.

One of the most distinctive venues in the triangle area is The Warehouse On Ivy. Never believe what you see outside! While we kept the facility's exterior aesthetics as they were when it was a functioning factory, we transformed the interior into an industrial-style yet elegant and beautiful venue ready to host your upcoming special event or party. We host a variety of events, including but not limited to birthday parties, black-tie affairs, corporate gatherings, and wedding receptions. For specifics and information on packages for your upcoming event, contact us right away. Every event is unique and may call for more time and resources than what our typical packages can provide. Numerous events, including fundraisers, celebrations, weddings, exquisite dinners, themed parties, and more have taken place at The Warehouse on Ivy. Contact The Warehouse On Ivy if you have an event for which you'd like us to design a unique package, and we'll make it especially for you and your unique occasion!

• Spaces for 132 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Estate

Vizcaya Villa is a lakeside wedding and event venue set on a landscaped property in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The venue accommodates up to 132 guests and hosts one event at a time, offering complete privacy for each celebration. The primary indoor reception space is the Ballroom, which features a full bar and a large catering kitchen. For ceremonies, the property offers multiple outdoor sites alongside a covered Lakeside Pavilion that also serves as a rain-day backup. A rooftop balcony provides an additional outdoor gathering space, and dedicated bridal and groom prep rooms are available for wedding-day preparations. While weddings are the main focus, Vizcaya Villa also hosts birthday parties, vow renewals, baby showers, and similar private events. Couples may choose their own vendors and may offer bar service in accordance with North Carolina ABC special use permit requirements.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Total Spaces

LJVM Coliseum occupies the heart of Wake Forest University's campus in Winston-Salem, NC, a landmark arena managed by Legends Global that serves as the home of Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball and a year-round destination for major concerts, speaker series, and private events. The arena's scale, infrastructure, and storied place in university life give private gatherings here a setting that stands apart from conventional event venues. Six private event spaces accommodate groups of 50 to 500 guests. The 26,000-square-foot Arena Floor — with a center-hung video scoreboard, full concert-grade sound and lighting, dressing rooms, backstage access, and a loading dock — excels for banquets, galas, award ceremonies, and trade fairs at scale. The Main Lobby's soaring arched glass ceiling and natural light make it a welcoming choice for receptions and networking events for up to 300. The Shah Basketball Club delivers an upscale atmosphere for groups of up to 60, complete with a full bar and private restrooms. The Allegacy Club's retractable wall and projection/TV setup is well suited to corporate meetings and conferences; the Top Hat Tavern's Private Deacon Bar brings character to cocktail receptions; and two gas-fireplace Outdoor Terraces with patio lights create an inviting setting for tailgates and evening receptions. Catering through approved providers, full audio-visual production, and a dedicated event planning team support every event from inquiry through the final hour.

• Spaces for 10-450 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 8 Total Spaces

The Speedway Club occupies the fifth and sixth floors of Smith Tower at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, with views across the 1.5-mile superspeedway from nearly every event space. The club positions itself as one of the world's most unique entertainment venues, offering over 13,000 square feet of flexible event space across eight distinct rooms and areas — from the intimate 255-square-foot Chairman's Room with its chef's table to the 6,200-square-foot Ballroom with a permanent dance floor. Eight spaces accommodate groups from 10 to 450 guests, with configurable floor plans suited to corporate functions, weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, and social events. In-house catering menus can be customized for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher needs, and specialty cakes may be brought in with prior approval. Audio/visual equipment, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site parking are provided with each space. Events can be paired with Charlotte Motor Speedway track tours or professional driving experiences — bookable through several partner programs — for groups that want to add a motorsports element to their event.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Country Clubs

Asheboro Country Club sits in the Caraway Mountains of North Carolina's Piedmont region, where a championship golf course winds through tall oaks and towering pines around a 22-acre spring-fed lake. That setting anchors a two-story, white-brick clubhouse of roughly 9,000 square feet, which is home to the club's private events. The clubhouse holds two separate dining areas, a bar, and a veranda overlooking the lake, along with formal banquet and meeting rooms and a more casual grill room. Three event spaces — the Warrior Room, the Lake Room, and the Asheboro Room — accommodate gatherings of up to 150 seated guests, and the staff hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate luncheons and meetings, and birthday and pool parties. Catering is arranged through the club's approved caterers and menus, and an event coordinator works with hosts on planning. With room for gatherings ranging from about 16 to 200 guests, the club suits everything from small business meetings to full wedding receptions.

• Spaces for 175-220 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

Piermont Cottage is a historic estate built in the early 1900s, set on the grounds of Old Edwards Inn & Spa in Highlands, North Carolina. Available for private events from May through October, the property's outdoor spaces — including a 12,600-square-foot Grand Lawn, a Ceremony Lawn, and a stone terrace with built-in bar — can host celebrations of up to 220 guests. A white garden arbor, lush grounds, and a wraparound porch with rocking chairs give the cottage a well-settled character well suited to weddings and milestone gatherings. Four bedrooms and four full baths make the property an option for group stays during wedding weekends as well. Within walking distance of downtown Highlands, Piermont Cottage combines the feel of a private estate with convenient access to the full Old Edwards Inn & Spa campus.