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Chesterton Amphitheater
The Chesterton Amphitheater is the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony. The cascading waterfall and 45-foot fountain in Phillips Pond is the ideal backdrop for your special day.
Reservation times for wedding ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies have 4 hours, including set-up and clean up time. Fees are non-refundable for cancelled or rained out events.
The Pavilion is not available for rained out events at the Chesterton Amphitheater.
Chesterton Amphitheater Rental Fees:
$400 rental fee + $400 refundable security deposit *Non-profit organizations and Coffee Creek residents will receive a 50% discount.
All fees and signed contracts must be delivered to the Special Events Coordinator in order to reserve the date for your event. Fees are non-refundable for cancelled events. All events are rain or shine. There is a $30.00 charge for retuned checks.
The address of the Chesterton Amphitheater is:
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Provisions and Rules |
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DECORATIONS |
The setting of the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy creates a beautiful backdrop for events. Decorations should be kept to a minimum. No nails, tacks or items that could damage the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Decorations are not permitted on the lighting. |
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FOOD |
Food is not permitted at the Chesterton Amphitheater or the Water Plaza area. It is allowed in the Pavilion area. |
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LIGHTING |
No additional electrical lighting is allowed. |
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SOUND SYSTEMS |
Must be kept to a minimum and requires authorization from Special Event Coordinator.All fees and rules are subject to change without prior notification. |
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TRASH REMOVAL |
All trash must be placed in appropriate receptacles. Any trash not placed in appropriate receptacles will be handled by our maintenance crew and considered excessive maintenance. You will be charged for its removal. Temporary trash receptacles and garbage bags are provided. Please place closed trash bags in the Able Disposal tote located near the electric box. |
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INSURANCE |
The event must be covered by the renters personal insurance. The Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy must be listed as a additional insured for your event. The Certificate of Liability Insurance must be received by the Special Events Coordinator no less than 30 days prior to your event. If you have any questions please contact Anton Insurance in Chesterton at 219-926-8681. The certificate may be faxed to our office at (219) 395-5333 or mailed to our office address: Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy PO Box 802 Chesterton, IN 46304. Event Location is 178 East 1050 North Chesterton, IN 46304. |
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DECORATIONS |
The Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve creates a beautiful backdrop for events. Decorations should be kept to a minimum. No nails, tacks or items that could damage the Pavilion are allowed. Decorations are not permitted on the lighting fixtures. |
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MAINTENANCE |
$ 30.00 per hour will be deducted from security
deposit for any clean up required by the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy.
(Applicable for extraordinary clean-up.) |
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FIREPLACES and GRILLS |
There are two fireplaces and charcoal grills at the Pavilion for your use. Please provide your own firewood and grilling supplies. No flue in fireplaces. |
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PARTY TRAILER |
The party trailer is provided complimentary for your use and enjoyment during your event (list enclosed). Items must be placed in appropriate bins and returned to the party trailer at the conclusion of your event. Failure to comply will result in partial or total forfeiture of your security deposit. |
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HORSESHOES |
Horseshoes are not permitted on the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. |
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MOONWALKS |
Moonwalks may be permitted with the prior consent of the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy only. |
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PICNIC TABLES |
There are 20 picnic tables (measuring 30"wx5'l) located in the Pavilion (diagram enclosed). These may not be moved. Damage to any picnic table will result in partial or total forfeiture of security deposit.(Covered area under the Pavilion is 60'x54'). |
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VEHICLE ACCESS + Parking |
NO ACCESS ROAD LEADING TO THE PAVILION IS AVAILABLE FOR USE |
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HANDICAP PARKING |
Handicap parking is also available. Should this present a hardship for your elderly or handicapped guests, we suggest that you borrow wheelchairs from local churches or other agencies to facilitate their travel from the handicap parking lot to the Pavilion. |
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GLASSWARE |
No glassware is allowed in the Pavilion. |
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SET-UP and CLEAN-UP |
Please make sure to fill in the set-up time on your pink sheet. All clean up must be done immediately following the completion of the event. Clean up must be completed by 8:00 p.m. Failure to comply will result in loss of security deposit. |
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LIGHTS |
The lights are programmed to turn on at dusk. |
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ALCOHOL |
Alcohol is not permitted in the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve and its structures. Any alcohol found present at an event must be immediately removed or the Town of Chesterton's police department will be called to enforce the Coffee Creek Watershed Conservancy's No Alcohol policy. | |