Venues

Located on the Hock-hocking Adena Bikeway surrounded by the beautiful East State Park, the Athens Community Center is the perfect place for your meetings, seminars, receptions, parties , or special event. Let us accommodate your special occasion with the premier conference, banquet, and indoor athletic and fitness facility in Southeast Ohio. We offer a full range of room sizes, audio- Read more...

A community space fostering relationships through faith, music, education & the arts. To date, Central Venue has been the host of plays, lectures, concerts, puppet parades, meetings, banquets, workshops, and more. We’re excited to see what else we can use the space for, and would love for you to join that conversation. Located right in Uptown Athens, Central Venue is Read more...

We are proudly a 100% digital theater. Digital cinema is the next step in theater services. This ensures there can never be scratches or shaky pictures. A lot of time and effort has gone into converting our theater but we are proud to be 100% digital and a member of the CBG. In addition to all 11 screens being digital, Read more...

Say your vows in style at our wedding venues in Ohio. Ohio University Inn and Conference Center offers picturesque Athens wedding space for your big day. Whether you’re an OU alum looking for a nostalgic way to celebrate your vows or you just appreciate the perfect wedding setting, we can plan something memorable for your wedding. Impress your guests with Read more...

Host your reception in our beautiful, expanded lobby. Renovated to three times the size, the space features beautiful hardwood oak floors, high coffered acoustic tin ceilings, mahogany entry doors, and an open floor plan that can be customized for your event. Our brand new bar was built by a local craftsman using local hardwood and floor joists and wood salvaged Read more...

Explore the Outdoor Space that Ohio University Event Services has to offer. With one click, each image displays limitations that exist per each space. If you have any additional questions, or would like to request a space, visit our Reservations office in Baker University Center 419 or by calling 740.593.4021. Ohio University constituents, please use virtual-ems to create your reservation.   Read more...

This family-owned winery located in Athens, Ohio has historic charm and a spectacular view. Offers wine tastings and a wonderful menu with weekly specials. Read more...

Located outside of the city of Athens and within easy driving distance of Ohio University, Strouds Run State Park surrounds Dow Lake and draws a mix of trail and lake users. Miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding provide scenic views from rugged trails. The lake offers boating, paddling, swimming and a shaded campground. Read more...

Built in 1957, The Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel welcomes people of all faiths. There is no permanent furnishing that would be identified with one religion or denomination and there are no restrictions on the type of service that may be conducted. This venue can accommodate 150 individuals in theater style seating. Read more...

Dutch Creek Winery specializes in mead, cider and fruit wines. We are a husband and wife team who manages both the farm side of the operation, beekeeping and growing an apple-peach-pear orchard, as well as the production side of our winery by creating some of the best artisanal, small-batch meads, ciders, and fruit wines that Athens has to offer. Read more...

The Lodge at Double Play Ranch is available for families, events, corporate retreats, weddings, and other events. Read more...

Walter Hall Rotunda allows for a 200 person, theater-style setup and a 150 or 184 person setup in banquet-style. Read more...