Southport Community Building

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Packages

Prices start at $1,000

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

The beautiful Southport Community Building is located in historic Southport and provides an impressive backdrop for all occasions. With over 2400 square feet of flexible space in the main hall, the Community Building offers the versatility to accommodate groups of up to 160 for seminars, conferences, company parties, annual meetings, reunions, weddings, banquets, trade shows, and entertainment events. Our friendly and professional staff will work with you from the pre-planning to the conclusion of your event to ensure that every detail is covered and everything is a success. We have the experience, expertise, and knowledge necessary to guarantee all will be in order and go off smoothly. You can be assured you have made the right choice when booking with us.

Seated guest capacity

  • 160

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461

Our event spaces

Southport Community Building

Southport Community Building is coastal North Carolina’s hidden treasure.

Location, location, location! Every planner knows that location is the main ingredient of a successful event. Our community building has it all – located at historic Ft. Johnston overlooking the mouth of the Cape Fear River, with North Carolina’s oldest (Old Baldy) and newest (Oak Island) lighthouses in view just offshore. Uncompromisingly romantic! Our breathtaking sunsets and rare natural beauty makes us your perfect wedding day resource. We are a popular destination for couples wanting a truly unique setting for their special day.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Serene and peaceful”

Southport Community Building

Southport Community Building is coastal North Carolina’s hidden treasure.

Location, location, location! Every planner knows that location is the main ingredient of a successful event. Our community building has it all – located at historic Ft. Johnston overlooking the mouth of the Cape Fear River, with North Carolina’s oldest (Old Baldy) and newest (Oak Island) lighthouses in view just offshore. Uncompromisingly romantic! Our breathtaking sunsets and rare natural beauty makes us your perfect wedding day resource. We are a popular destination for couples wanting a truly unique setting for their special day.

Guest capacity

Up to 160 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Serene and peaceful”

Southport Community Building packages

Live Oak

160 guests

Peak pricing $2,000-4,000

Off-peak pricing $2,000-4,000

Description

This package gives you access to the great hall, our tables and chairs, the catering kitchen, the bridal room, deck and outdoor area, and interior restrooms. This package is suggested if you plan to have both a ceremony and reception at the Community Building.

What’s included
  • Indoor Tables and Chairs
  • Outdoor Cocktail Tables

Intracoastal

160 guests

Peak pricing $1,000-2,000

Off-peak pricing $1,000-2,000

Description

This package gives you access to the bridal room, deck and outdoor area, and interior restrooms. This package is suggested if you plan to have only a ceremony at the Community Building.

What’s included
  • Outdoor Cocktail Tables

Available services that can be provided by Southport Community Building

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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4.5 out of 5

2 reviews

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  • Co-Founder of The Educated Zebra Foundation

    •Verified review
    •Diana K.•Mar 12, 2025

    The Southport Community center venue is fabulous, and very impressive to guests. There a sweeping views of the waterfront and beautiful gardens. The porches on both sides are also impressive and useful. The staff was amazing, helping with so many things. The kitchen is large with a huge refrigerator and generous ice machine. Our guests loved the venue and we had a very successful fundraiser. I highly recommend the Southport Community Center!

  • Exec. Asst. to CEO/Medical Staff

    •Verified review
    •Susan T.•Mar 10, 2025

    All went well in planning events for the upcoming year. for both Leadership and Medical Staff.

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