• The Gilbert-Burton VFW Post 4487 rents their spacious hall to members and the public..   All proceeds go to support the Post and veterans!.

• Have your next birthday party, wedding or meeting at the Hall, which is one of the most reasonably priced venues in the Newport/Middletown area!

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HALL FEATURES:

• 2,500 square foot hall and dance floor

• Furniture available as part of fee:

  • ​8 round tables with 36" diameter​

  • 8 rectangular tables of 36" long  x 18" wide

  • 40 metal folding chairs

• Electrical outlets on stage and throughout hall​

• Hall comfortably fits 8 round tables and chairs

• Hall capacity limit is 96 people per Fire Marshall

• 50 square foot Stage for band/entertainment, wedding head table, or meeting table with podium.

• Ample free parking for your guests

• Cash bar only!  ATM is available

• Balance must be paid in full at least one week prior to the date of rental

• Cancellations must be made 10 days in advance for  refund

• $100 deposit  will be returned if hall (and kitchen if rented) is cleaned prior to leaving

  • Must be swept clean, mopped, all table and chairs put away and all trash removed​

• Hall capacity limit is 96 people per Fire Marshall.  Exceeding this capacity will result in immediate expulsion form the hall.

• Prohibited:​

  • Glitter, confetti or silly string​

  • Candles/decorations with real flames

  • Foggers/fog machine

  • Scotch tape or any other stickable items on any walls or ceilings.   Use pins only.

• Alcohol/soda policy:​

  • ​No personal alcohol or soda allowed on VFW property, including outside/parking lots​

  • HOWEVER a cash bar with a wide selection of alcohol and other beverages is available at The Canteen. (closes at 11:30 pm).   ATM available.

• Children/minors​

  • Children are welcomed to attend your event

  • NO children are allowed in the the canteen/bar area

  • No children allowed in the outside area unsupervised

• No large gathering of guests outside/parking area​

• All music will be maintained at an acceptable level and stopped by 11pm.

• Damages:  You agree to pay for any and all damages caused by your guests

Our hall is an affordable venue where you can host your next event on a budget:

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• $400 Hall Rental fee plus $100 Cleaning Deposit for total of $500  (this is for the rental of the hall only)

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• Cleaning Deposit of $100 is returned if hall (and kitchen if rented) is cleaned prior to leaving!

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• Kitchen usage requires an additional $150.00 fee

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• Visit the VFW Canteen and discuss your event with a bartender or Officer on staff.  They will answer any questions and work with you to ensure your event goes off without a hitch!

• Secure your date by paying the $100 deposit

• To save time, you may optionally click here to download and complete the application in advance before arriving.

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SETUP AND DECORATIONS:

• The hall is available to you the entire day booked.

• Many will come earlier to setup/decorate prior to an event later in the day

• You may want to plan time towards the end of the event for cleaning.   The hall must be fully vacated at closing time.