The Columns Banquet Center

08/13/2025

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07/10/2025

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06/19/2025

Looking for the Perfect Space to Host Your Next Event?

Whether you're planning a:

Wedding reception or ceremony

Music or Theater event

Birthday party or baby shower

School prom or homecoming dance

Corporate gathering

Nonprofit fundraiser

Holiday celebration

Church group function..or anything in between — we’ve got you covered!

Located in beautiful downtown Altoona, we offer five unique and versitile venues that can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events for up to 600 guests.

Choose Your Level of Service:

Venue-only rental – bring your own vendors

Full-service packages – including catering, bartending, linens, glassware, men’s formalwear, and more

🎉 Weekday and weekend availability still open for the rest of this year!

👉 Visit www.cooksfamilybusinesses.com for information on all of our venues and businesses or
📞 Call us at 814-515-2796 for details and to book your date!

04/20/2025

03/19/2025

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03/08/2025

We are an hour into our downtown bridal expo! If you are not registered there is still time to come down. We have 20 amazing vendors here at the columns and another 30 at The Discovery Center Downtown don't forget at 3:00 p.m. we have a runway fashion show presented by Diamond Bridal and Always A Party Rentals

03/07/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Lightner Communications 🌟

We are thrilled to highlight another incredible sponsor for our bridal show on March 8th at The Discovery Center Downtown - Lightner Communications! 📻

Lightner Communications is a leading media group dedicated to keeping the community connected through their diverse radio stations and local coverage. Their commitment to entertainment, news, and community engagement makes them an invaluable partner for this event.

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03/07/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Altoona First Savings Bank 🌟

We are proud to highlight another incredible sponsor for our bridal show on March 8th at The Discovery Center Downtown - Altoona First Savings Bank! 🏦

Altoona First Savings Bank has been serving the community with reliable financial services and personalized banking solutions for decades. Their commitment to supporting local families and businesses makes them an invaluable partner for our event.

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03/07/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: The Altoona Mirror 🌟

We are thrilled to highlight one of our esteemed sponsors for our bridal show on March 8th at The Discovery Center Downtown - The Altoona Mirror! 📰

The Altoona Mirror has been a trusted source of news and information for the local community for over a century. Their commitment to delivering quality journalism and keeping residents informed makes them an invaluable partner for our event.

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