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The Rickhouse Beautiful, historic event venue in Downtown Durham overlooking the famed Durham Athletic Park.

Nestled in the middle of downtown Durham and a stone’s throw away from countless hotels, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and parks, The Rickhouse is steeped in Durham history, and warmly welcomes thousands of guests every year through its massive wooden doors. The Rickhouse is ideal for celebrations such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, post wedding brunches, and private events, or host y

our next corporate event, such as corporate events and holiday parties, daytime seminars and luncheons, university functions, food shows, fundraisers, trade shows, and other community events.

12/10/2024

Bright likes, big cuties!

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12/03/2024

Vibrant & lively – just like their love. 🪩💞✨ Congrats to the newlyweds!

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11/28/2024

We're so thankful! 🍂❤️✨ It's a joy to be a part of your celebrations, your love, your events, big or small. We love being a part of this bright Durham community & hosting gatherings in the heart of such a vibrant growing city. 💓

To those who have gathered in our space – thank you! To those we will welcome in the future, we are so grateful – & excited! 🎉

11/25/2024

Belldancing in our Grand Room! 💚✨🌈 The best thing about our venue is that we get to host a wide variety of events & celebrations – like the fundraiser!

This event was colorful & lively, & featured who led a mini samba lesson & guests joined in! It was a perfect way to get the party started. 🥂

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11/21/2024

That "just married!" feeling! ✨💕

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11/13/2024

Oh, hey, it's time for our Venue Showcase! ✨😍🥂 Join us for a lovely fall evening this Thursday, Nov. 14 – TOMORROW from 5-8pm! We’ve gathered some of our favorite Triangle vendors for mingling, inspiration, & excitement for your event ahead. ✨ To RSVP: https://www.rickhousedurham.com/showcase ✨

Our space has been intentionally designed to showcase different types of gatherings – social, meeting-style (educational, business, presentations), large holiday markets, & receptions. So, whether you’re planning a wedding celebration & hoping to taste our seasonal craft cocktails, or hosting a fundraising gala & searching for an upscale venue with various presentation models, this event has been curated for you! 💌

Along with bites from The Catering Company of Chapel Hill & Southern Harvest Catering Company we will have a tasting from our neighbors at Liberty & Plenty Distillery & wine highlighting our offerings from , plus local beers from Ponysaurus Brewing Co. 🥃🍷🍻 Oh, & some of our signature cocktails & mocktails! 🍸

We’re so excited to be joined by all of our vendor pals including:
• Community Partners: Discover Durham & Breastfeed Durham
• Catering: The Catering Company of Chapel Hill & Southern Harvest Catering Company
• Rentals: American Party Rentals, Greenhouse Picker Sisters, ThemeWorks
• Chalkboard:
• Audio/Video & Lighting: Absolute AV Events,
• Live Painting: Kreativityyy
• DJ/ Silent Disco:
• Photo Booth: ZimZoom Photobooth
• Bridal & Clothing Alterations & Upholstery: The Rheu Co.
• Stationary, Calligraphy, & Design: .c.fowler
• Compost & Recycling: CompostNow
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• Beverage: Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Liberty & Plenty Distillery
• Mock Market Vendors: & The ZEN Succulent

11/07/2024

✨ Save the Date! ✨ Join us on November 14th (SOON!) from 5-8pm for our Venue Showcase in the heart of downtown Durham! We’re so excited for all the vendors & local businesses who will be featured (plus in-person perks like exclusive prizes & special discount incentives), & would love if you dropped in. 💞 To learn a little more about us & to RSVP: https://www.rickhousedurham.com/showcase

In summary: This isn’t your typical wedding showcase – we’re unveiling the limitless potential of our venue. Whether you’re envisioning classroom presentations, a formal dinner, a silent disco, or want to host a vibrant pop-up market, The Rickhouse is the space where these event dreams can come to life. 🥰 All vendors below!

• Community Partner: Discover Durham & Breastfeed Durham
• Catering: & Southern Harvest Catering Company
• Rentals: American Party Rentals, Greenhouse Picker Sisters, ThemeWorks
• Chalkboard:
• Audio/Video & Lighting: Absolute AV Events,
• Live Painting:
• DJ/ Silent Disco:
• Photo Booth: ZimZoom Photobooth
• Bridal & Clothing Alterations & Upholstery: The Rheu Co.
• Stationary, Calligraphy, & Design: .c.fowler
• Sweet Treats: Paige Patisserie
• Compost & Recycling: CompostNow
• Beverage: Ponysaurus Brewing Co.,

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10/29/2024

It’s giving ✨ extravagance ✨

Here’s a little sneak peak from Lea & Mark’s May wedding! 😍 This was the wedding day we’ve seen in a while – from a hip ceremony at vintage car shop , downtown Durham gallivanting photoshoot, & a big, colorful celebration in our Grand Room to top it off. &&& how about this canopy of greenery & lighting?!

captured this day in the most moody, perfect photos. Give this post a swipe > to see all the magic!

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09/27/2024

Our 2024 calendar is booking up! Don’t wait to start celebrating your big moments. Book a time to ✨ tour The Rickhouse ✨ to see how our space can host your intimate wedding, joyful renewal of vows, or small rehearsal dinner. Scheduling your tour is just a few clicks away: https://www.rickhousedurham.com/
📸: Melissa Toma Photography

09/24/2024

There’s nothing like a beautiful Durham sunset ☀️🥂

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09/21/2024

In charge of your company holiday party? Want to bump up your nuptials? Looking to celebrate your 40th birthday in style? Wanting to host a fundraising dinner to boost the books for 2024? 👉 Do it at The Rickhouse.

✨ We’re offering $500 & $1,000 off ALL venue rentals for the rest of 2024, because we want to end our year with a totally packed calendar! ✨

If this little discount piques your interest, reach out via the link in our bio to chat with our venue managers Will & Brensley about a tour & saving a date.

📸: for the holiday party earlier this February ❤️

09/18/2024

From the chapel to the celebration 👏✨Kat & Dan’s wedding was stunning, & we’re so happy they chose to have their reception with our venue in beautiful downtown Durham! Swipe 👉 for some sweet snapshots from their day!

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08/29/2024

Talk about romance! 🔥😍❤️‍🔥 These two bringing a little heat to their wintery Valentine’s Day wedding.

Details from this day on our Event Spotlight blog: link in bio!

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08/27/2024

We're booking out the rest of 2024 with special rental rates! 🎉 Whatever you're celebrating & if you've started planning or are planning to start planning (we've all been there) – we want to hear from you.

To see what dates are available & to learn more – meet our managers Will and Brensley by filling out a tour inquiry on our website: link in bio! 🍾

08/19/2024

Rehearsal dinner elegance 🥂 Kathleen & Cody's wedding weekend was stunning from the first toast to the last dance, with a night in our downtown Durham space before their wedding day! All the lovely vendors tagged below. ✨

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08/14/2024

A knowing look – “I love you, too.” 💞 May & Jack, 2.18.2024. Swipe to the end for the cutest vows moment!

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08/11/2024

It's still summer, but it's time to start planning holiday parties! 🎁✨ We know, we know – it's still August. But it's the perfect time to book your event, whether a business holiday party, game night for your staff, or a last-minute wedding celebration.

💌 Let's sweeten the pot, too: we're offering $500 & $1,000 off ALL venue rentals for the rest of 2024, because this year for Christmas we want a fully booked calendar!

If this little discount piques your interest, reach out via the link in our bio to chat with our venue managers Will & Brensley about a tour & saving a date. ✨

📸: for the holiday party earlier this February ❤️

08/08/2024

We obviously can't let International Cat Day pass without sharing photos of these pawrents hitting the dance floor with giant posters of their cat's faces! 🕺🐱💃 🐱

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609 Foster Street
Durham, NC
27701

Website

http://rickhousedurham.com/

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THIS SUNDAY! Make like Lizzo with some Absolut-ely Spiked Mimosas from our friends at Absolut! ➡️ Jan. 26 from 11 - 2pm HANGOVER BRUNCH 🍳& Pop-Up Bottle Shop ➡️ Proceeds benefit Durham Crisis Response Center! 💓 ➡️ Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2437092/hangover-brunch-durham-the-rickhouse Sunday Brunch at The Rickhouse

🚨 Last call for Durham Village Holiday Market vendors! Application deadline is October 10th! ➡️ Application link: https://mailchi.mp/a1bcbf80930d/dvhmvendorsignup2019 ➡️Questions: [email protected]

#Repost Little Eye Film Co. 😍 Literally editing every spare second I have these days but honestly wouldn’t want to do anything else (ok maybe a liiiiittle more sleeping). Shane + Morgan’s downtown Durham wedding is up on igtv/facebook/YouTube you know wherever you watch wedding videos these days 💕

#Repost The Splinter Group Only a few more days until the Third Annual Big Biscuit Showdown! With 9 Rise chef's specialty biscuits and donuts paired with some of our favorite NC beverage companies, celebrity judges, and more - it's sure to be a good time. Check out this short animated video that Alex put together for details! bigbiscuitshowdown.com

😍 Triangle NACE - you guys are the best! It's always great to spend time with our fellow #cateringandevents community! #durhamevents #local #catering #durham #therickhouse #trianglenace

Donovan's Dish

YUM 😍 #Repost Donovan's Dish #rhshowcase2018 ・ Serving up our famous Shrimp & Grits at @rickhousedurham showcase today. Stop in and see us! #rhshowcase2018 #nevercookagain #yesplease