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The Rickhouse

Beautiful, historic event venue in Downtown Durham overlooking the famed Durham Athletic Park.

Nestled in the middle of downtown Durham and a stone’s throw away from countless hotels, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and parks, The Rickhouse is steeped in Durham history, and warmly welcomes thousands of guests every year through its massive wooden doors. The Rickhouse is ideal for celebrations such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, post wedding brunches, and private events, or host y

our next corporate event, such as corporate events and holiday parties, daytime seminars and luncheons, university functions, food shows, fundraisers, trade shows, and other community events.

09/02/2025

Celebrate with us this fall at a special lower rate 🍂 Now through November 30, 2025, all new event bookings at The Rickhouse will receive $500 off, any event, any date! Head to our website to submit an inquiry about your fall celebration!
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08/20/2025

The best part of any wedding? The people who turn it from a beautiful day into a full-on celebration. We love seeing the Rickhouse full of laughter and love! 💖🥰

A big thank you to for capturing these special moments!

08/13/2025

Host your fall gathering at The Rickhouse and take advantage of our limited-time seasonal offer. 🍁 All new events booked for dates through November 30, 2025, will receive $500 off, whether you're planning a wedding, celebration, or corporate event. Head to our website to inquire!

08/06/2025

🍾💫 No better way to get the party started than a champagne tower! Clare and Alex started their reception in style and the party only got better from there. Check out the rest of their glamorous celebration on our blog!

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08/01/2025

💛 Celebrate at The Rickhouse this fall at a reduced rate! 💛 Any event, any time, through the end of November 2025, all new venue bookings will receive a $500 discount. Submit an inquiry through our website today!

07/23/2025

The ✨ detail ✨ moment before the celebrations begin! 🎉

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07/11/2025

💐☀️📣The Durham Farmers' Market is in full swing, and so are our Summer Welcome Open House Days! Just steps from downtown Durham our doors are open every Saturday morning, 8am – 12pm, and Wednesday afternoon, 3pm – 6pm for you to explore our venue at your leisure! 📣☀️💐

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06/25/2025

No pre-wedding jitters here! 😎 Hillary and Jonah kicked off their weekend with a welcome party at Ponysaurus Brewing Co! Located in the heart of Durham, Ponysaurus is the perfect place for loved ones to gather for a stress-free evening full of pizza and smiles! 🍕 🎉

Welcome party photos by Fancy This Photography

06/12/2025

🪩✨ Name something more memorable than dancing to your favorite song under disco balls all while celebrating your love with the most important people in your life. ✨🪩 We'll wait 😘💞😉

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05/29/2025

Join us in June for our Summer Welcome Open House Days! ☀️🌿 Every Wednesday afternoon, 3pm – 6pm and Saturday mornings, 8am – 12pm! Grab some local veggies 🥕🥬 from the Durham Farmers’ Market, or a drink from our friends at Liberty and Plenty, then come imagine your event in our gorgeous venue! More information in the link in our bio. See you soon! :)

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05/22/2025

Gold, emerald, and glowing potted greenery! This Grand Room setup was blooming and we loved it. 💚🌿🌸 See Hillary and Jonah's joyful, energetic wedding and reception on our Event Spotlight blog now. 👉 https://www.rickhousedurham.com/event-spotlight-a-joyful-energetic-wedding-and-reception

Vendors that made this day possible💖:
Photography: Fancy This Photography
Planning: Purposely Designed Event Planning, LLC
DJ: Bunn DJ Company
Rentals: American Party Rentals
Catering: HL Catering Company
Cake: Edible Art of Raleigh

05/07/2025

Blue hues 🩵✨💍 Loving this post from : From a vintage suitcase and stunning hydrangeas to blue floral linens, Brianna + Dillon’s nod to southern elegance made for a picture-perfect wedding day in the heart of Durham 🩵 ⁠
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Address

609 Foster Street
Durham, NC
27701

Website

http://rickhousedurham.com/

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