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Alcohol Policy

Our general policy offers detailed information about guidelines for an event in our conference center. Our goal is to ensure the most seamless, enjoyable, and safe function. Please contact us with any questions.

Alcohol Policy

Alcoholic beverages are permitted in restricted areas only designated by the CCACC.
All aspects related to alcoholic beverage distribution and consumption at planned events must be in compliance with the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
Unauthorized or unpermitted use of alcohol prior to or during the event is strictly prohibited and event is subject to immediate cancellation and forfeit of security deposit and rental fee paid.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
The CCACC Event Coordinator will review all requests for events that include alcoholic beverages. After the request is reviewed, the Event Coordinator will notify the Event Host of approval or denial and address specific issues/concerns that may arise.
  • Only approved caterers with a valid ABC Caterer Permit, and an ABC Malt Beverage Special Event or a Winery Special Event Permit are eligible to procure alcohol for Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC) events.
  • Brown bagging or the distribution of “drink” tickets are not permitted on CCACC premises. Cash bars are only permitted when an ABC Malt Beverage Special Event or Winery Special Event Permit is obtained.
  • When a dinner or meal function does not immediately follow a reception/social where alcohol has been served, the Event Host must coordinate with the caterer to serve heavy hors d’oeuvres including at least two hot hors d’oeuvres..
  • Alcohol serving is limited to (3) three hours and service must cease no later than (1) hour prior to the end of the scheduled event.
  • To serve liquor and fortified wine, the Caterer MUST obtain an ABC Caterer Permit and provide a valid copy of the permit to the Event Coordinator at least one week prior to the scheduled event. The caterer will be responsible for posting a caterer permit within the room serving alcohol. Alcoholic beverages must be served and consumed only in the area where the alcohol permit is posted.
  • Alcoholic beverages cannot be served to anyone under 21 years of age. The caterer is ultimately responsible for verifying the age of any individual served.
  • The Event Host must coordinate with the caterer to have bottled or ice water available anytime alcohol is served.
  • A security deposit of $1000.00 will be held for events where alcohol is served. Requests to serve alcohol must be approved by the Event Coordinator prior to the event. Additional requirements may apply depending on the type of event. Failure to comply with regulations will result in cancellation of the event, forfeiture of the security deposit, and rental fee paid. The legal age to consume alcohol in North Carolina is 21. The Event Host is responsible for any underage drinking during their event. For more information, contact the ABC Commission at 919-779-0700 or http://abc.nc.gov.