About this vendor
Nestled in the heart of downtown Abilene, the handsomely restored historic Elks Arts Center first opened as the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 562 on January 1, 1913. Merry revelers attending the grand opening danced all night, marking the first of many celebrations to take place in the distinctive Italianate-Romanesque Revival building.
Venue spaces at the Elks are both highly functional and aesthetically stunning. From a business meeting for 15, to a classic wedding for 270, our unique spaces accommodate a variety of special events. Look through our venue spaces and connect with our team to further discussions and consideration. Our rental team is ready to assist you in booking the perfect space for your dream wedding, reception, party, meeting, or other special event. It’s time to make your mark in history at the Elks Arts Center.
All event rentals include the services of an Elks staff person, on premises and on duty throughout each event.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Reviews
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4.3
out of 5.03 reviews
Loved the ballroom and how we got to use the entire building! Good to work with before and during!
This ballroom is beautiful. It is a very strong contender for my wedding reception. I wanted to point out that the lights will dim and there are multiple dimming settings. It is b...
eautiful.
The people are fantastic and every effort was made to satisfy our needs! I wish we could have had more control over the lighting. Our reception started at 6:00 and the direct sun w...
as very bright due to there not being curtains. And the lights didnt dim well at night, either too dark for photos or too light for ambiance. Great dance floor and great historic location!
Contact
1174 North First Street, Abilene, TX
The Elks Arts Center