Earl Scruggs Center

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $500

Packages

Prices start at $500

Guest capacity

Up to 96 seated guests

About this venue

Housed in the beautifully restored 1907 historic Cleveland County Courthouse, the Earl Scruggs Center offers a variety of services and spaces for all types of special events. The Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center can be rented for a variety of uses including meetings, workshops, retreats, holiday parties, class reunions, weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations or whatever else you want to celebrate! The Earl Scruggs Center team brings experience and the desire to make your event one of a kind and memorable for you and your guests.

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Seated guest capacity

  • 96

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
103 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150

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Great Hall

Celebrate your past, present, and future.

Situated in the heart of Uptown Shelby, our event spaces emanate historic charm while offering modern amenities such as a full catering kitchen and AV capabilities. Make your event unique with the addition of museum exhibit access for your guests or use of the private hospitality suite. The Earl Scruggs Center team brings experience and desire to make your event one of a kind and memorable for you and your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 170 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

• Tables and chairs • AV system • Wi-Fi (limited) • Buffet tables • Catering kitchen

Room cost

Packages starting at $500

Earl Scruggs Center packages

Ceremony Only

Peak pricing $500

Off-peak pricing $500

Description

• Seating • AV system

Ceremony Upgraded

Peak pricing $600

Off-peak pricing $600

Description

• Seating • AV system • Hospitality Suite

Rehearsal Dinner/Reception Only

Peak pricing $850

Off-peak pricing $850

Description

• Tables and chairs • AV system • Wi-Fi (limited) • Buffet tables • Catering kitchen

Rehearsal Dinner/Reception Upgraded

Peak pricing $950

Off-peak pricing $950

Description

• Tables and chairs • AV system • Wi-Fi (limited) • Buffet tables • Catering kitchen • Hospitality Suite or Video Message Booth

Available services that can be provided by Earl Scruggs Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Stephanie and Janet outstanding

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    •Natasha z.•Jun 21, 2022

    I just want to say that from day 1 Stephanie at the Earl Scruggs center was outstanding. She is just amazing, she made me and my husband wedding so special and we can not thank her enough. Her bar tender Janet absolutely amazing as well very polite and attentive just an amazing job. I would recommend anyone in NC looking to get married to please talk to Stephanie at earl scruggs she is just the best. I will definitely send anyone I know looking for any type of event to her. Thank you again Stephanie, Janet and Earl scruggs Mr. And Mrs MOLLA (Natasha and Nick)

  • Member & Catering Service

    •Verified review
    •Kathy Woody•Jan 22, 2021

    What a beautiful Venue. My youngest daughter's wedding receptions was the first event held at The Earl Scruggs Center. What amazing memories were made that night. Great people to work with. A great museum and reception hall. It is always a joy to work events with such great people.

  • Creative Director at Waiters Choice Catering

    •Verified review
    •Margie Barnett•Jan 19, 2021

    Staff at this beautiful and historic venue are knowledgeable about the space and enthusiastically assist with whatever you need. Stephanie is truly a pleasure to work with. From a catering standpoint, the venue is immaculate, well stocked and organized in such a way that events seem to run themselves, while guests can relax and enjoy. Love the high ceilings and views of downtown. Highly recommend!

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