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Wedding & Weekend Special Events

  • Your Vision is Our Goal

    Celebrate Your Special Day Away From the Soundsof of the City at Your Dream Wedding Venue, The River Center.
The River Center à La Carte Wedding Venue Proudly Host One Event at a Time, Creating a Unique Experience For You and Your Guests.
  • Perfectly suited for the creative bride or groom with a knack for detail and a desire to fully design, plan, and personalize your dream wedding. The River Center is ideal for couples searching for a cost-effective and budget-friendly venue offering the flexibility to bring in your own preferred vendors (live music, food, and beverages), thus maximizing affordability whiout compromising a beautiful setting.

  • You can choose to hold your ceremony and reception at either the newly constructed Barn or on the Grounds or both, Barn and Grounds. Wedding & Weekend rentals may not be split between the grounds and barn but include the entire site from 8 am - 11 pm/Full Day.
* A La Carte Wedding Venue is a venue that allows you to pick and choose the services you want for your big day. An a la carte wedding venue differs from a traditional wedding venue in that it provides more flexibility by offering services on an individual basis.

Keith Martinez

Director, My Company
The Historic Riverview Ranch House is a picturesque backdrop for any ceremony. Surrounded by vineyards, palm trees, and a circular lawn featuring the center's critter pond, this spot is ideal for saying "I Do". Whether you choose to exchange vows under the hundred-year-old Camphor tree, beneath the vine covered Shade Arbor, or on the lush green Kremen Lawn, your guests will be welcomed by songs of resident birds in a beautiful nature setting, creating a welcoming environment for an unforgettable day.
The options are endless and can be fully personalized on your special day.

Peter Schneider

Director, My Company
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Director, My Company
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Director, My Company
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Hours of Operations

  • The River Center is a shared public venue from 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday, and 8 am - 3 pm, Saturday - Sunday.
  • Exclusive use is permitted after 5 pm Monday- Friday, and after 3 pm Saturday - Sunday.
  • Renter may access the facilities according to their contracted hours.

What's Included

Access to the venue from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm and exclusive use from 3 pm - 11 pm. BYO alcohol is welcome to be served by the chosen caterer or bar services on our preferred vendor's list. Vendor Choice Offer a Preferred List
We cover all type of services but typically:
  • 15 hours of event time
  • 1 Hour Vendor Final Planning
  • Complementary 1-hour wedding rehearsal prior to your event day, based on availability.
  • Add a key service or product group
  • Add a key service or product group
  • Add a key service or product group
Capacity:
250 guests maximum including event personnel.
Rental Time Frame:
8:00 am to 11:00 pm (Full Day Rental). The rental time frame includes your set-up and take-down/clean-up time. - All rental equipment must be removed on the night of the event. - Prior day setup and/or following day takedown is not permitted. No exceptions to these time frame policies are allowed. - All events must end by 10 pm (or at which time your rental may expire), clean-up/teardown must be completed by 11 pm.
Note: The rental time begins when the first service person arrives and ends when the trash is disposed of, and the final person exits the site. Be sure to plan adequate time for your designated team to tear down at the end of the event. Events may not extend past 11 pm.
Non-Contracted Hours: If renters are still onsite for any reason after 11 pm, an additional charge of double the normal hourly rate for Barn & Grounds will be due in full hourly increments, plus additional security fees.
A Barn and Grounds Rental Includes Access to These Areas:
  • Barn w/ Interior Restrooms
  • Kremen Event Area
  • Circle Drive
  • Patton Shade Arbor
  • Picnic Area
  • Shared Catering Kitchen
  • (kitchen includes large work areas/counter space, and a regular refrigerator (available upon request). There are no cooking facilities at the River Center.)
  • Shared Public Use of Parking and Restrooms (During open hours)
  • Access to the fully-furnished luxurious and Historic Riverview Ranch House is available for an additional fee.

Pricing

$3,150 +/-

Full Day Rental (8 am - 11 pm) Estimated Price. * The rental fees do not include tables, chairs, linens, decorative lighting, or any additional services. Services may be provided by a Vendor of your chose from our preferred vendor's list. New Vendors may apply.
Rental Fees
Price
1) 50% deposit of rental fee (excludes additional fees) : (If the rental date is scheduled less than thirty (30) days away, all balances are due upon completion of the Rental Agreement)
$1,000
2) Final payment of rental fee:
$1,000
Additional Fees:

Security guard services | Required from 3 pm - 11 pm: ($50/hour/one-two guard (s), 50+ guests, subject to vendor fee changes & requirements).
$600
Venue Cleaning Fee:
$250
Refundable Damage and Security Deposit: Terms and conditions apply.
$500-
Access to the Ranch House from 3 pm - 10 pm, if applicable: (Not Including in above total)
$300+
* The rental fees do not include tables, chairs, linens, decorative lighting, or any additional services.Security services will be provided by the River Center security contractor in addition to pre, and post-venue cleaning services by a third-party provider.

Full Day Rental Estimated Price

Our Services

We cover all type of services but typically:
  • Add a key service or product group
  • Add a key service or product group
  • Add a key service or product group
  • Add a key service or product group
  • Add a key service or product group

RENTAL PROCESS

To ensure you are completely prepared, use our three-step step checklist and timeline to guide you throughout the rental process. This list only applies to events taking place in the barn or on the grounds at any time. Renters are welcome to start crossing things off this three-step checklist as soon as they would like. However, all requirements must be met 30 days prior to the scheduled event. Please use the below process for your reference. Enjoy your planning!
Calendar of Special Events
☐ Click here for date availability. Please note, that date availability is subject to change daily without notice.
☐ Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, up two calendar year in advance of the rental date. A signed Rental Agreement and deposit payment are required to secure your reservation. No date holds without deposit and/or completed paperwork. ☐ To ensure your date is open, discuss specifics, or receive assistance completing paperwork, please email our Rental Events Manager at JLuviano@riverparkway.org with your availability to set up an appointment.
Renter will be provided with a payment link upon confirmation of date availability.
Download Important Information Sheet
STEP 1: Reserve Your Date
☐ 50% deposit of rental fee (If the rental date is scheduled less than thirty (30) days away, all balances are due upon completion of the Rental Agreement) ☐ Signed Facilities Rental Agreement ☐ Signed River Center Rental Event Policy ☐ Review Facilities Cleanup Checklist
Fill out pertinent sections, sign, and return the form to the Rental Events Manager at JLuviano@riverparkway.org
Rental Agreement Form
Note: Not all platforms support interactive fillable forms. If unable to fill in a pdf form electronically, you may also print, fill in, sign the forms by hand, and scan/email it to the Rental Events Manager.
Optional Step: 30 Days Prior to Your Event
☐ Schedule a Free 1 hr., Ceremony Rehearsal ☐ Schedule a Free 1 hr., Vendor's Meeting/ Final Planning
STEP 2: Due 30 Days Prior to Your Event
All balances due, including ☐ Balance of rental fees/ Final payment ☐ Refundable Damage and Security Deposit ☐ Venue Cleaning Fee ☐ Security Guard Fees ☐ Ranch House access fees (if applicable) Miscellaneous:☐ Proof of Certificate of Liability Insurance ☐ Diagram of the setup (s) ☐ Timeline of your event (if applicable) ☐ Vendor List contact information ☐ Areas of Use (indicated on map) ☐ Point of Contact/Day of Coordinator
Preferred Vendor List
☐ Preferred Vendor List ☐ New Vendor App
Obtain a Certificate of Liability Insurance
STEP 3: Before and After the Rental
☐ Periodic check-in with staff on-site during and after the event
☐ Remove trash from event areas to on-site trash bins/ enclosure
☐ Restore the site to the previous condition
☐ Review and sign the Facilities Cleanup Checklist at the conclusion of your event with staff on site
☐ Damage and Cleaning Deposit refund follow-up (if applicable)
Planning Tools
Maps & Diagrams
Dr. Alex Moir Event Center Barn Floor Plan
Dr. Alex Moir Event Center Electrical Outlets Map
Optional Step: 30 Days Prior to Your Event
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Address: 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730 Call: 559-248-8480
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