ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY

If alcohol is present, either by the host/hostess or brought in by guests, a law enforcement officer with jurisdiction in Union County must be present during the entire event. Security will be coordinated and hired by Main Street Junction management at the renter’s expense which is $25 per hour per officer. One officer is required per 150 guests. If alcohol is being distributed, a liquor permit must be followed. The security certificate along with a copy of the liquor permit must be presented to Main Street Junction Management no later than 30 days prior to the rental. Cash bars are permitted. No tickets may be sold at the door for any event where alcohol is present. Event Insurance MUST be purchased if alcohol is on the property.

NON-CATERED EVENTS

The rental party may bring in and serve simple or prepared food items. The following are examples of simple or prepared food items: continental breakfast, boxed lunches, sandwiches, pizza, party trays, etc. All others must be approved. Heating elements are permitted with prior approval (i.e., Sternos®, chafing dishes, steam trays, fondue pots, etc.). The renter is responsible for all setup, serving, and cleanup; all of which must occur during the rental period. Use of the kitchen and equipment, including refrigerators and microwaves, must be approved. Staff must be informed no less than ten (10) days prior to the rental period if you plan to serve any non-catered food.

AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR RENTAL:

  • (220) Stacking Chairs
  • (10) 6’ Rectangle Tables
  • (22) 60” Round Tables (Seats 8-10)
  • (10) 48” Round Tables (Seats 5-6)

There is an additional charge for use of A/V equipment. Equipment must be scheduled atleast 10 days prior to the scheduled event date with staff. *Renters must supply their own tables, chairs, etc. for the Park and Patio.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF A/V EQUIPMENT. CHECK AVAILABILITY WITH STAFF. PLEASE CONTACT AN OUTSIDE VENDOR FOR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDS.

  • (1) Podium - $27.50
  • (2) LCD Projectors/Screens - $110 each
  • (1) Wireless Handheld Microphone - $27.50
  • (1) Wireless Lapel Microphone - $27.50
  • XLR Input - Input for additional microphones or instruments - $27.50
  • A/V Rack - CD/DVD player, 2 PC inputs, 2 wireless microphones, 16 channel audio mixer, video switcher/scaler, iPod input - $137.50

* Renter is responsible for all cords and accesories. Main Street Junction does not provide laptops, laptop cords, VGA cords, extension cords, etc.

SET UP & CLEAN UP

SETUP:

  • Use of tables and chairs is included with your rental (see above).
  • Staff will not set up tables and chairs. The podium and AV equipment will be set up by staff. You must submit a floor plan of your desired setup no less than ten (10) days before your rental period.
  • For catered events, the caterer frequently will set up the floor plan and decorate for your event.For non-catered events or events where the caterer will not provide setup/decoration, the rental period must include ALL time needed by the renter and vendors for decoration, setup in excess of table and chair arrangement, and cleanup.

DECORATIONS:

  • Decorations in general are permitted within reason. They must be approved by management no less than ten (10) days prior to your event. Glitter and other confetti-like decorations are prohibited.
  • Tape, tacks, nails, staples, etc. are not permitted to attach your decorations. No decorations may be hung from the ceiling.
  • Decorations are permitted only in the space you have reserved. It is the responsibility of the renter to remove ALL decorations immediately after your event. We do not have storage facilities for your decorations prior to or following your event.
  • No rice (including puffed rice or biodegradable rice), birdseed, confetti, glitter or other similar materials may be used inside or outside. Bubbles are only permitted outside.
  • Decorations may not be affixed to the walls, doors, windows, window coverings, chairs, painted surfaces or hung from the ceiling.
  • Nothing can be attached to the outdoor trellis without management approval.
  • Fog machines, dry ice, and/or open flames are not permitted.
  • Red wine and red punch are discouraged and may cause the rental party to incur a loss of the damage deposit if stain occurs from such use.
  • Candles are permitted as long as the flame is enclosed in glass (such as votives and hurricane lamps) and the wick is at least 1 inch below the top of the glass rim. Candles may also be used if floating in liquid. No hand held wax candles are permitted inside.

BOOKING PROCEDURE

  • Main Street Junction is a smoke-free, vapor-free facility.
  • Bookings may occur up to 18 months in advance and booking opens the first business day of the month.
  • Fifty percent (50%) of the rental fee together with a signed facility use contract will secure an event date. (Unless the reservation is made within thirty (30) days of the event date; in which case the total rental fee, sales tax, and damage eposit would be due).
  • The rental fee balance (with sales tax) along with the damage deposit are due thirty (30) days prior to the event.
  • Damage deposits, due thirty (30) days prior to the event. The damage deposit will be returned via check, usually within one (1) week following the event. Deductions may be made for damage, excessive cleaning, or time used beyond the contracted period.


REHEARSALS:

Rental fees include a complementary one (1) hour rehearsal for your event or ceremony. Staff does not provide coordination services. Rehearsals may be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM and should be booked one month prior to the event date, but are based on availability. However, an hourly rental fee may be paid to secure a rehearsal time.

  • Courtesy holds may be accepted and held for a maximum of seven (7) days, at which time the hold may expire without notice. Courtesy holds may be made in person or by telephone. It is not guaranteed that customers with courtesy holds will be contacted by the reservations office prior to the expiration of the hold. Courtesy holds will expire on the seventh (7th) day of the hold. No courtesy holds will be accepted on the first business day of the month when booking 18 months in advance. Courtesy holds for dates that have reopened and/or courtesy holds placed within 30 days of the desired event date can only be held for a maximum of 48 hours.
  • Floor plans and a list of requested equipment must be submitted to the Reservations Office no less than ten (10) days prior to the event.
  • Main Street Junction reserves the right to cancel the Facility Use Contract if the rental fee balance and damage deposit are not paid when due, thirty (30) days prior to the event date.
  • In most cases, courtesy holds may be accepted and held for a maximum of seven (7) days, at which time the hold may expire without notice. Courtesy holds may be made in person or by telephone. It is not guaranteed that customers with courtesy holds will be contacted by the Reservations Office prior to the expiration of thecourtesy hold. Courtesy holds will expire on the seventh (7th) day of the hold. No courtesy holds will be accepted on the first business day of the month when booking 18 months in advance. Seven day holds are not offered on dates that have reopened because of cancellation.
  • Management reserves the right to refuse bookings.
  • Reservations under fraudulent intent is prohibited and will result in eviction of event.
  • Bookings and balances may be made with a credit card or in cash.
  • Please contact the Reservations Office at (864) 429-1700 to make your reservation, reschedule or cancel an event, or for additional facility information. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 3 PM.
  • Reservations may be made in person or by phone Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM. It is recommended that you call to check on the availability of the building for tours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Main Street Junction takes bookings up to 18 months in advance. When making a reservation for 18 months in advance, booking opens the first business day of the month.

The building may be viewed Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM. Please call the office before arriving to make sure the building is available for viewing; it may be in use.

All rentals are first come, first serve. One-half of the rental fee and a signed contract will secure a date.

Contracts may be signed in person Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM. It is recommended that you call in advance to check staff availability.

In most cases, courtesy holds may be accepted and held for a maximum of seven (7) days, at which time the hold may expire without notice. Courtesy holds may be made in person or by telephone. It is not guaranteed that customers with courtesy holds will be contacted by the Reservations Office prior to the expiration of the courtesy hold. Courtesy holds will expire on the seventh (7th) day of the hold. No courtesy holds will be accepted on the first business day of the month when booking 18 months in advance. Seven day holds are not offered on dates that have reopened because of cancellation.

Yes. All rentals require a damage deposit of $300.00; these are due thirty (30) days prior to the event date. This damage deposit will be returned via check, usually within one (1) week following the event. Deductions may be made for damage, excessive cleaning, or time used beyond the contracted period. Renter will be responsible for any damages exceeding deposit amount.

Your event must end and all guests must vacate the premises by the end of your rental period. We do not rent past midnight.

The standard hourly rental rate for each area rented will be doubled and charged for any time you are in the building past your contracted rental period (no discounts apply). No events past midnight.

No. You must plan your event as accurately as possible.

Caterers: All caterers must be approved. Use of kitchen facilities, including refrigerators and microwaves, must be approved for non-catered events. Other vendors (DJs, florists, etc.): You may choose your own DJ, florist, photographer, and other vendors.

All vendors must have a City of Union Business License - CLICK HERE.

Main Street Junction parking includes the City Hall parking lot, Main Street, and the parking lot behind the building. Lots can accommodate 100 total vehicles. However, other functions may be going on in the building and the amount of spaces available to your party is not guaranteed.

Yes. The City of Union does have a standing noise ordinance. This noise ordinance is complaint driven and the rental party may be asked to turn down or turn off any music not meeting the city’s requirements. Please inform your chosen DJ/and of the city’s strict noise ordinance which can be provided. The rental party or their guests may be asked to enter the building if the complaint is geared toward excessive noise on the front or rear areas.

Any music performed or played outside of the building, including the Veranda and Park areas, requires written approval from management.

This must be coordinated by your caterer with management and must respect and not interfere with the rental periods of other guests. Other vendors (DJs, florists, etc.) must make their deliveries only during your allotted rental period. The building is used seven days a week, often multiple times a day, and we have no storage space available.

Sparklers are not permitted inside or outside of Main Street Junction.

Decorations are permitted within reason and must be approved by management. Decorations are permitted only in the space you have reserved. It is the responsibility of the renter to remove ALL decorations immediately after your event. We do not have storage facilities for your decorations prior to or following your event. No rice (including puffed rice or biodegradable rice), birdseed, confetti, glitter or other similar materials may be used inside or outside. Bubbles are only permitted outside. Decorations may not be affixed to the walls, doors, windows, window coverings, chairs, painted surfaces or hung from the ceiling. Nothing can be attached to the outdoor trellis without management approval. Fog machines, dry ice, and/or open flames are not permitted. Red wine and punch are discouraged and cause the Rental Party to incur a loss of the damage deposit if stain occurs from such use. Candles are permitted as long as the flame is enclosed in glass (such as votives and hurricane lamps) and the wick is at least 1 inch below the top of the glass rim. Candles may also be used if floating in liquid. No hand held wax candles are permitted inside.

Use of prep kitchen for Patio and Ornamental Park will be determined on a case by case basis.