The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center is celebrating more than two decades of memories and looking forward to a vibrant future ahead. Not only a versatile venue for business and campus leaders, it is also a gathering place for celebrating and remembering.
1,600 SQUARE FEET
3,200 SQUARE FEET
4,800 SQUARE FEET
BANQUET STYLE SETUP OR THEATER STYLE SETUP
1,400 SQUARE FEET
900 SQUARE FEET
Yes! We would love the opportunity to show you our venue. We schedule tours Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment when the rooms of interest are not in use.
All rentals are first come, first served. An online reservation form must be submitted in advance, and a 50 percent room rental deposit with signed contract is required to secure your event date and space. Please complete our online Event Reservation Request Form (below) to begin an inquiry for your event. Reservations cannot be made without a complete form. An event coordinator will get back to you with information on availability once the form is submitted.
The rental fee covers the cost of the use of the facility. All event equipment such as: podium, tables, audiovisual equipment, podium, microphones, etc. is additional.
The UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center accepts reservations twelve months in advance.
In order to reserve a date at the UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, we require 50% of the rental fee and a signed contract. We do not offer courtesy holds. The remaining balance is due 7 days prior to your event date.
Events cancelled outside of 30 days of the event will result in a 50% forfeiture of the deposit. Clients may reschedule the event within six months of the original event date, where the remaining 50% of the original deposit may be forwarded as partial deposit on the new date. The additional 50% deposit on the new date must be received with a new contract to be considered fully executed.
Weekend fees are applied to Saturday & Sunday events to cover housekeeping.
Our standard rental includes an eight-hour block, which encompasses setup, event time, and breakdown. Rental periods cannot be extended past 11:00 p.m. Any requests for additional time within the eight-hour window must be arranged in advance and are subject to availability and applicable fees.
Clients with catering needs must utilize a caterer approved by the university or one of our preferred partners. Please reference the FAC Catering Guide for a list of our preferred and approved caterers along with FAQs.
Alcoholic beverages may only be provided and served by an approved caterer who holds a state liquor license/permit that allows them to serve alcoholic beverages offsite. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to individuals twenty-one years of age or older.
Vendors outside of your caterer is up to your discretion. Please note that the venue is in use seven days a week, often multiple times a day, with limited space available for vendor pre-event deliveries. Check availability with your event coordinator.
Ample self-pay parking for your guests is available in Garage H or Garage D for a fee. If you would like to cover the cost of parking for your guests, please notify your event coordinator.
Yes, each event is staffed with event supervisors. Our team will have your reservation set prior to your arrival, providing your vendors with ample time to set up. Additionally, our staff will be available during your booking if assistance is necessary. We will also take care of room breakdown at the end of your arrangement.
Decorations may not be affixed to the walls, doors, windows, window coverings, chairs, painted surfaces, or hung from the ceiling. No rice (including puffed rice or biodegradable rice), birdseed, natural flower petals, confetti, glitter or other similar materials may be used inside or outside the venue. Bubbles are permitted outside only. Fog machines, dry ice, and candles are not permitted inside. Decorations must be approved by your event coordinator. You are allowed access to your rooms when your time block starts, therefore, if you know you will need extra time to decorate, make sure you include your decorating time in whatever time block you choose.
