The Matchbook Event Space

The Matchbook Event Space Charming 1870s venue nestled in the ❤️of historic Holden, Mo. Currently undergoing restoration to transform this space into something truly unforgettable.

06/04/2026

Peeking behind the scenes at our kind of chaos.

What you see is only part of it.

The rest is timing, coordination, instinct, problem-solving, and a whole lot of care for what this place is becoming.

It shifts constantly but it never loses direction. It doesn’t sit still for long, and honestly, neither do we.

But there’s something about it that feels like it’s always been meant to be this alive.

I spend a lot of time thinking about what's next.The next project. The next event. The next thing that needs fixed.Every...
06/03/2026

I spend a lot of time thinking about what's next.
The next project. The next event. The next thing that needs fixed.

Every once in a while, though, I stop and look around.

And I’m reminded that all those late nights, hard conversations, and crazy decisions turned into something real.

🖤

June 1 feels like a good day to admit that we’re mostly making this up as we go.😉A year ago this building was full of po...
06/02/2026

June 1 feels like a good day to admit that we’re mostly making this up as we go.😉

A year ago this building was full of possibilities. Today it’s full of parties, tours, bookings, projects, and a to-do list that somehow keeps getting longer no matter how many things we cross off.😅

We wouldn’t have it any other way.

We’re especially looking forward to Friday night. After the Holden, MO Cruise Nights wraps up, we’ll be opening the doors for our First Friday Line Dancing at The Matchbook, and we can’t wait to fill this building with music, dancing, and a little bit of chaos.

June is looking pretty good already. 🖤

A beautiful day for a beautiful bride-to-be 🤍Today’s bridal shower is everything a celebration like this should be joyfu...
06/01/2026

A beautiful day for a beautiful bride-to-be 🤍
Today’s bridal shower is everything a celebration like this should be joyful, full, and surrounded by the people who matter most.

When we bought this building, I spent a lot of time imagining what it might feel like one day when it was full of people...
05/31/2026

When we bought this building, I spent a lot of time imagining what it might feel like one day when it was full of people.

Now we’re wrapping up our graduation season, and I find myself standing here grateful.

Grateful for every family that has trusted us while we’re still building.

Grateful for every celebration that has filled this old space with new memories.

That will never stop feeling a little surreal.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted us with your special days. 🤍

05/29/2026

A year ago this was just an idea.

Today I’m standing under a black ceiling in an 1870s building wondering how any of this became real.

There is still work to do, but moments like this make every late night, every hard decision, and every ounce of faith worth it. 🖤

Summer is coming in hot ☀️, and we’re so ready for everything coming up in the months ahead.We’re especially grateful fo...
05/28/2026

Summer is coming in hot ☀️, and we’re so ready for everything coming up in the months ahead.

We’re especially grateful for the people who believed in this space early and are now celebrating their moments here 🖤

It’s been really meaningful to bring this to life in this community ✨

The point of life is to take chances on dreams that seem crazy to others but feel like destiny to you.Today, on Memorial...
05/25/2026

The point of life is to take chances on dreams that seem crazy to others but feel like destiny to you.

Today, on Memorial Day, we remember those who are no longer with us and the sacrifices made so we could have the freedom and opportunity to dream at all.

Grateful for that. And for the chance to keep building something that once felt impossible.

Most people notice the sparkle first.But tucked quietly in the center are two little love birds watching over every danc...
05/23/2026

Most people notice the sparkle first.
But tucked quietly in the center are two little love birds watching over every dance floor moment, every toast, every “this is it” kind of night. 🖤

One of those tiny details you could walk past a hundred times and still miss.
And honestly, that feels a little like this whole building. The more time you spend here, the more stories you find.

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112 W 2nd Street
Holden, MO
64040

Telephone

+18162588342

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