Rent The Pavilion
Lake Ritchie Pavilion is a large, sheltered outdoor venue which includes basic amenities and is perfect for weddings, receptions, family gatherings, reunions, parties, and other special events. It is available for rentals between May and October.
The pavilion is a 3,375 sqft. (45 ft. x 75 ft.) sheltered space with a maximum occupancy of 200 guests. The pavilion is equipped with electricity, overhead lighting, a kitchen and two private bathrooms. Your rental also includes use of 8 sixty-inch round tables, 25 six-foot rectangle tables, and 200 white folding chairs.
Renting Lake Ritchie Pavilion includes:
- Use of the pavilion and grounds immediately surrounding it (no use of Lake Ritchie)
- Large kitchen with an oven, range, large refrigerator and freezer, microwave, and a large sink
- Two private restrooms
- 10 sixty-inch round tables
- 25 six-foot rectangle tables
- 200 white metal and plastic folding chairs
- First round of paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags
- Trash receptacles
Pavilion Facilities
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Tables and Chairs
Private Restrooms
2024 Rental Pricing
Renting the pavilion for a full day event (8am – 10pm) starts at $2,000.
2025 Rental Fee currently the same as 2024, any revision will be made before the end of 2024.
Rental pricing breakdown:
- $250.00 Non-refundable deposit
- $250.00 Refundable security deposit (refunded within 10 days if Pavilion and grounds have no damage)
- The non-refundable deposit, refundable security deposit, and the remaining rental fee of $1,750.00 will be due when the rental agreement is signed.
Renters are also required to acquire a One Day Event Liability Insurance within 30 days prior to their event.
Rental Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. (all must be off premises by 10:00 p.m.)
Payments: We accept cash, checks or cashiers, less than 30 until event cash and cashiers checks only
Add-ons and Services:
- Prior Day Use ($250 due at signing): Use of the pavilion the day before for four hours. If this option chosen, tables and chairs may not be left out overnight.
- Clean-Up ($250 due at signing): Option includes putting tables/chairs away, cleaning inside and outside of the Pavilion and hauling all trash away. Renters are required to take their personal decorations/signs with them. Trash must be gathered in put in one area.
- Arbor ($50 due at signing): Use our arbor in any designated area on the grounds. Must give 48 hour notice prior to your event.
Visit Lake Ritchie
We invite you to come and visit us. Come see the pavilion, the facilities and the surrounding grounds. Use the contact form or call (540) 272-7460 to schedule a tour.
Q & A
What are the Pavilion's rental guidelines?
- Set up and take down the day of their event
- Tables and chairs to be put away in the order they were found (unless clean-up option is added)
- Haul trash away day of their event (unless clean-up option is added)
- No use of nails, screws, duct tape or staples inside or outside of the pavilion (3m Command Strips only)
- Absolutely no use of the lake (no swimming, fishing or boating)
- No fireworks, sparklers or explosives of any kind
- No fires or firepits
- No animals unless a special exception is granted
- No sub contracting
What is the maximum occupancy for the pavilion?
How many hours do I have access to the pavilion when rented?
Do you allow outside caterers and vendors?
Is there parking on site?
Yes! Parking is across from the Pavilion (no parking on grass directly around the Pavilion)