About this venue
The Wharf Dockmaster Building is located at the end of District Pier and your rental includes the space on the pier around it. You have wrap around balconies and 270 degree views of the river and boats, plus the Washington Monument. Your rental gives you the building for the day so you can do any advance decorating, load in etc. It is unfurnished space – typically your caterer will coordinate tables, chairs etc. and help you design the look you want. Our inside capacity is typically 100 seated dinner style or 140-150 standing cocktail style.
Our event spaces
- Dockmaster Building - Lower Deck Space
- Dockmaster Building - Front Pier Space
- Dockmaster Building - Upper Level
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Available services that can be provided by Dockmaster Building
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Preferred vendors of Dockmaster Building
Decor
Event Installation Services Group
Walkersville, MD
Caterer
Spilled Milk Catering
April, May, June, September, October, and November
January, February, March, July and August
Yes, this is something you would coordinate with your caterer on.
Yes, valet parking is available upon request through Colonial Parking. Self-parking is also available in the onsite Colonial garages.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Yes, general event liability insurance is required.
Your reservation is typically as early as 9 a.m., the venue would need to be cleared by midnight.
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