Are you looking for a venue for your banquet, wedding, party, or meeting? Having trouble finding something out of the ordinary? The Thrasher-Horne Center may be the perfect event venue for you, and here are five reasons why!
1. An Affordable Modern Event Venue
The Thrasher-Horne Conference Center is a modern space that provides a contemporary backdrop for any type of event you’re planning to host. You’ll receive five-star service at a price you or your organization can afford, no matter the size or style of occasion. Our flexible spaces allow you to create the environment you envision, whether that’s for an intimate wedding or your company’s important meeting.
2. Customizable Event Rental Spaces and a Full Range of Amenities
Our special event spaces give you five versatile rooms that can accommodate the layout or format you need to make your event match your vision. The Thrasher-Horne Center has more than 6,135 square feet, including our grand room for large groups and multipurpose rooms with movable wall partitions for the ultimate flexibility.
Rental of all of our multipurpose rooms include a variety of seating options, plenty of free parking, adjustable lighting and more. Also included is custom setup and breakdown of furnishings, and your choice of table sizes and shapes, plus cushioned chairs. Each room also has independently controlled lighting and temperature, and on-site security is also available.
White linens and additional equipment are on site and available for rent, including microphones, A/V carts, podiums and much more.
3. Support From Our Expert Event Staff
If you’re ready to plan your event but aren’t sure where to start, our experienced, on-staff event planners are ready to help. We can provide examples of how our spaces can be set up for your specific event, plus we maintain a diverse listing of recommended food and alcohol providers, that we are happy to share. And, if you’re not quite ready to book your event venue, our dedicated staff will be glad to answer your questions. Call us at 904-276-6815, extension 2.
4. Convenient Location
One key to ensuring a great turnout for your event is hosting it in a location that’s easy for both local guests and out-of-towners to get to. The Thrasher-Horne Center is located on the scenic campus of St. Johns River State College in Orange Park, which is convenient to cities and communities throughout Northeast Florida. Our venue is:
- 35 minutes from downtown Jacksonville
- 48 minutes from Jacksonville’s beaches
- 58 minutes from St. Augustine
- Less than 90 minutes from Fernandina Beach
The Conference Center is also near popular Fleming Island restaurants and hotels for guests who need overnight lodging.
Schedule a Tour of our Affordable Venue Today
Since 2004, the Thrasher-Horne Center has met the event venue needs of North Florida residents and organizations. We’ve hosted events large and small, just to name a few:
- Weddings & Receptions
- Banquets
- Baby/Bridal Showers
- Reunions
- Corporate Meetings
- Expos & Conventions
- Parties of all Kind:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Graduations
- Engagements
- Quinceanera
We invite you to come meet our staff and tour all of the out-of-the-ordinary options we have to make your event a great success.
