286 Capital Events
70 Capacity
$120 to $1,000 / Event
Thank you for your interest in 286 Capital Events. Located on Capital Avenue in Battle Creek’s historic district, our property offers a warm and distinctive setting for celebrations, meetings, reunions, and other special occasions.
We offer a variety of room packages so you can select the spaces that best support your event. Depending on your plans and the number of guests, you may reserve an individual room, combine multiple rooms, or use the entire property. During your consultation, I will learn more about your event and help you determine which option best fits your needs.
Catering is not included with the room rental. We have contacts for catering services and can provide those options for you to consider. You are also welcome to bring your own food, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your event, preferences, and budget.
Your event and your priorities come first. My role is to listen to what you want to create and help you choose the room arrangement and service options that support your vision.
Please let me know the best day and time to schedule a consultation and tour of the property. I look forward to learning more about your event and showing you what 286 Capital Events has to offer.
Warm regards,
Baiyina Hodge, Owner
286 Capital Events
286 Capital Events
70 Capacity
$120 to $1,000 / Event
Thank you for your interest in 286 Capital Events. Located on Capital Avenue in Battle Creek’s historic district, our property offers a warm and distinctive setting for celebrations, meetings, reunions, and other special occasions.
We offer a variety of room packages so you can select the spaces that best support your event. Depending on your plans and the number of guests, you may reserve an individual room, combine multiple rooms, or use the entire property. During your consultation, I will learn more about your event and help you determine which option best fits your needs.
Catering is not included with the room rental. We have contacts for catering services and can provide those options for you to consider. You are also welcome to bring your own food, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your event, preferences, and budget.
Your event and your priorities come first. My role is to listen to what you want to create and help you choose the room arrangement and service options that support your vision.
Please let me know the best day and time to schedule a consultation and tour of the property. I look forward to learning more about your event and showing you what 286 Capital Events has to offer.
Warm regards,
Baiyina Hodge, Owner
286 Capital Events
Event Pricing
Fireplace Room
70 people max
$30 - $60
per hour
Formal Dining Room
70 people max
$35 - $75
per hour
Private Backyard
70 people max
$75 - $150
per hour
Main Meeting Room
70 people max
$125 - $250
per hour
People Often Ask
286 Capital Events offers approximately 1,790 square feet of measured indoor event space across three primary rooms: a 1,018.5-square-foot Meeting Room, 504-square-foot Fireplace Room, and 267.5-square-foot Formal Dining Room. Guest capacity depends on the room or combination of rooms selected, furniture arrangement, and event format. Because the property also includes an outdoor backyard area that has not yet been measured, we currently determine final capacity based on each individual event rather than advertising one maximum property-wide number.
Our historic property is well suited for corporate meetings, trainings, workshops, retreats, networking events, executive gatherings, private dinners, bridal and baby showers, birthday celebrations, educational programs, small receptions, community gatherings, and other intimate to mid-sized professional and social events.
Available tables, chairs, and furnishings depend on the room selected and the type of setup requested. We will review your seating needs, room configuration, and available furnishings during the booking process. Additional rental items may be brought in when needed and approved in advance.
Yes, outside catering may be permitted with prior approval. This gives clients flexibility to select food and service that fits their event, preferences, and budget. Catering plans should be discussed before the event so kitchen access, food staging, cleanup, and other requirements can be coordinated.
Kitchen facilities are available on the property for approved event use. The extent of kitchen access depends on the event and rental agreement. Food preparation, staging, warming, serving, and cleanup requirements should be discussed during planning so we can determine the appropriate use of the kitchen.
Yes, you are welcome to serve alcohol at your event. For safety and compliance, all alcoholic beverages must be served by a licensed and insured professional bartender.
The property contains multiple rooms and additional areas that may be available as private preparation, host, speaker, facilitator, or event-support space depending on the rental arrangement. Availability should be confirmed when booking.
The property includes a private gated parking area. Ample complimentary parking is available on-site. Parking arrangements will be reviewed based on your anticipated attendance, and additional nearby parking options may be discussed when necessary.
We encourage you to personalize the space to match your vision. However, to preserve our facility, we do not permit any decorations that require nails, tape, staples, or the use of glitter and confetti.
To reserve your preferred date, we require a signed rental agreement along with a security deposit.
Event Spaces
Formal Dining Room
Historic Fireplace Room
General Event Space
Meeting Room
Private Backyard Event Space
Outdoor Venue
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 70
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 5
- Special Features: Located in a distinguished historic district, this beautifully preserved property offers approximately 4,500 square feet of character, comfort, and quiet sophistication. Guests enjoy multiple distinct areas that can be reserved individually or combined.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 1,789
- Year Renovated: 1