Our banquet facility holds up to 225 people at full capacity. We have a full service bar, elevated stage with large seating space (70'x46'), wheelchair accessible ramp and plenty of parking. We are the Friendship Fire Company No. 1 located at the Birdsboro Fire Company in Birdsboro PA. 214 West First Street - Birdsboro, PA 19508. The facility is perfect for showers, graduation parties, weddings, bands, anything! Before sending your inquiry, please review the following (Please read in its entirety): - We do not allow any outside alcohol on the premises, both indoor and outdoor. All alcohol is in the form of cash sales using our RAMP trained bartenders. - We do not cater nor supply any food. We can certainly assist you in finding local establishments that can provide your catering needs. - We supply the tables (8’x3’) and chairs. Both are “Lifetime” brand. We have seating for up to 225 guests. - Cleanup/breakdown/sanitize costs will be reflected in your contract. - All tables must be cleared of drinks, decorations, etc and disposed of in the lined trash cans. You are not responsible to empty the trash cans in the outside receptacles. This is part of the cleanup/breakdown of the facility. - What you bring in to the hall, whether the one or two day package, you are responsible for taking home with you at the close of your event. - When you rent our facility, you are supplied up to 3 hours ahead of your event to setup and decorate. If you need more time to setup, you can purchase more hours. - All events are based on four hours. If you would like a longer event, you can pay for extra hours. You are more than welcome to pay for extra hours that night, if you want to continue the fun. If you elect to do this, the payment must be cash only. The four hours begins at the specified guest arrival. - We have very strict guidelines on decorations. You will be supplied with a list of these items prior to signing a contract. (Ex. Confetti, Glitter, Bubble Machines to name a few) - We do not supply table covers, plates, napkins & flatware. - Down payments vary from $400 to $800. This, along with a signed contract, will secure your date. This down payment is non-refundable within three (3) months prior to your event, regardless of the situation. Important Information When Sending an Inquiry: These are several options & packages to consider. For most events, we offer an “All-in-One” package which includes Bar Service, Soda Service, Cleanup & Breakdown. Costs can range from $500 to $5000. - Budget. - Desired Date. If you have flexibility, specify those dates as well. - Type of Event. - Number of guests. Please shoot higher than expected so we can cost the event properly. - Bar Service. This includes a bartender(s) who will sell our alcoholic beverages to you and your guests. You pay as you go in cash or credit card. - Soda Service. This option is only available if you choose to take the bar service. This allows guests unlimited soda from our gun system. - Kitchen Package. Our kitchen is not accessible for any events. We do offer a kitchen package which supplies you a person that will work with you and your caterer to 1) Ensure you food stays hot 2) Set up your buffet 3) Maintains you buffet 4) Consolidates, breaks down and packs up the food from your buffet. - Two (2) Day Package. For many events, there is a lot of setup and decorating. In this case, if the 3 hours is not enough time, you should consider taking the two day package. This allows you access to the facility for the entire day before you event. This is pending the availability of the day prior to your event. - Setup Assistance. This is particularly helpful for those that may have trouble carrying tables and chairs or for larger events. We can setup the tables and chairs to your configuration.