"A" BUILDING
The “A” Building is available for rent for private and organization functions. All rental and catering proceeds benefit the volunteer Kimberton Fire Company.
This flex building space is ideal for trade shows, exhibitions, sales, theme events or fundraisers.
Our facility accommodates seating for 200-700 people or 70 display booths.
ROOM STATISTICS
Flex Space:
143' L x 59' W (concrete floor)
Concrete flooring throughout
Insulated walls
7 overhead doors
Heat only; no air conditioning
Access to restrooms from outdoors and foyer
Guest Seating Capacity:
200-700 seated
(70) display booths
(65) 8-foot tables
Foyer Area:
Registrations, breakout sessions
Restrooms
All rooms are designated “non-smoking” areas
RENTAL OPTIONS
Flex Space Rental (includes flex space and foyer)
Foyer Area Only
Rental Rates: based on event
Call 610-935-1388, Mailbox #5 Facility Rentals
EVENT & RENTAL TIMES
Event Time Limit – based on event
Additional hours priced at per hour rate.
All events must be completed and all persons and items removed from the facility by 12:00 midnight
Any Event that includes outside public address or musical sound systems must cease such systems by 9:30 PM.
It is the Contracting Party’s responsibility to secure sound systems for the event.
Set Up Times based on event
CATERING
The “A” Building does not feature onsite kitchen facilities. Onsite food and beverages services are permitted as long as they are provided by licensed and insured caterers pre-approved by Kimberton Fire Company.
NOTE for Public Events:
- If the event is open to the public (ex: fundraisers, beef-and-beer, Bingo, etc.) it is the Renter's responsibility to obtain a Temporary Food License for themselves or a copy of a valid Tempoarary Food License from the caterer or food vendor being utilized. information on obtaining a Temporary Event Llicense can be found at
http://www.chesco.org/2652/Temporary-Events
Contact Chester County Health Department, Elizabeth Whalen at 610-344-4362 or ewhalen@chesco.org between the hours of 8:00 - 10:00 AM, Monday thru Friday.
A copy of the Food Vendor’s current license must be submitted to the Covered Bridge Room prior to the event.
If required by the Department of Health, a Certified Food Manager may be required to be onsite as directed
Small Games of Chance/BINGO Events - Any event that is conducting BINGO and Raffles must contact the Chester County Treasurer’s office at
610-344-6370 or https://www.chesco.org/1116/Small-Games-of-Chance-Bingo to apply.
NOTE: If Renter is conducting BINGO and will be selling raffles and/or 50/50 chances, both licenses are required.
BAR OPERATIONS
Alcoholic beverages are permitted; however the purchase and the serving of said beverages are the sole responsibility of the Contracting Party. The Kimberton Fire Company does not carry liquor liability insurance. We will not sponsor temporary liquor licenses for other organizations.
Alcoholic beverages, by State law, may not be served to or consumed by persons under the age of 21. The Kimberton Fire Company management reserve the right to cease any bar operations for just cause.
The Contracting Party and/or Caterer are responsible for providing all licenses, insurance, beverages, coolers/kegs, bar supplies and bartenders.
Bartenders are required to be neutral third-party persons who are professional or semi-professional bartenders, and may not be friends or relatives of the Contracting Party.
Contracting Party must contact PA LCB at (717) 783-8250 or www.lcb.state.pa.us to confirm requirements for bartender certifications (RAMP) that may be required
NOTE for Public Events:
Any public event where alcohol is served (ex: fundraisers, beef-and-beer, Bingo, etc) requires a Special Occasion Permit. The PA Liquor Control Board issues these permits to specific, eligible entities for the purposes of fundraising. It is the Contracting Party and/or Caterer’s responsibility to acquire the Permit and obtain liability insurance prior to the event.
Contact the PA Liquor Control Board Licensing Center at (717) 783-8250 or by logging onto www.lcb.state.pa.us. Click on “Licensing”, then “Special Permits” and then choosing the special occasion permit packet.
DECORATING
The following are prohibited:
- Tacking or nailing to any surface inside of the facility
- Tape or other adhesive onto any wall or floor surface inside the facility
- Decorations that permanently alter the facility
- Glitter or confetti on anything
- Bubbles
- Electrical cords in walkways
- Sparklers or fireworks without expressed written consent of the Fire Company
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