Blue Ball Barn

Blue Ball Barn is a historic two-story stone structure at Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, Delaware, available for private events, corporate meetings, and celebrations year-round. Originally constructed in 1914 by Alfred I. du Pont as a dairy barn to supply his nearby Nemours Estate, the property was acquired by the State of Delaware in 1999 and renovated beginning in 2004. It holds the distinction of being the first public building in Delaware to achieve LEED certification. The barn is organized around several distinct spaces: a large open banquet room set within the original hayloft, spacious reception and meeting rooms on the ground level, and a secluded outdoor courtyard. Together these areas accommodate up to 250 guests. Permanent galleries throughout the building showcase the Delaware Folk Art Collection, featuring more than 120 works by Delaware artists, giving the venue a cultural dimension that distinguishes it from conventional event spaces. Events may be held any day of the week between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m., with indoor furniture included in the event cost. A/V equipment is available for rental, and the building offers convenient access just off Interstate 95.