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Every event at the Donovan Pavilion is required to follow our event guidelines, submit the necessary deposits, and ensure catering and cleaning checklists are completed. Please use the navigation on this page to explore our event guidelines. If you have any questions please contact us anytime.
SECURITY & DAMAGE DEPOSIT INFORMATION
Reservation Deposit: 50% of the usage fee (applied towards rental and is non-refundable)
Damage Deposit: $500 (refundable 45 days following event date)
Final Payment: Due in full 30 days prior to event
SECURITY DEPOSIT POLICY:
The Security Deposit (minus any fees for damage to the facility or additional cleaning) will be returned to you within 45 days of the conclusion of the Event. Inspection of the Pavilion will take place immediately following your Event. If damage has occurred, the Deposit, less costs of repairs or clean-up, will be returned. If these costs are greater than the Deposit, you will be liable and billed for the balance with payment due no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the Event.
OVERNIGHT DELIVERIES:
No overnight deliveries are allowed inside the Pavilion. Donovan Pavilion Management, Inc. is not responsible for items left overnight or outside of premises.
DONOVAN PAVILION USAGE AGREEMENT
A Usage Agreement and Lease will be issued to the client specifying the following:
Event Details:
- Usage Date
- Event Start Time
- Event End Time
- Total Block of Time booked (8-hour blocks are available)
- Any additional blocks of time booked (1-hour increments)
- Usage Rate
- Alcohol Security
Payment Due Dates:
Event owners will be asked to abide by the following payment guidelines:
- A 50% non-refundable deposit toward the usage fee is required to hold a date and upon execution of the Agreement.
- The Security Deposit is required upon execution of the Agreement.
- The remaining balance plus the Town of Vail sales tax is due 30 days prior to the event.
The Event Security Deposit will be returned to you within 45 days of the conclusion of the Event. Inspection of the Pavilion will take place immediately following your Event. If damage has occurred, the Deposit, less costs of repairs or clean-up, will be returned. If these costs are greater than the Deposit, you will be liable and billed for the balance with payment due no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the Event.
Function Form:
A Function Information Form is included with your lease. You will be asked to complete it prior to your event. It includes information about your caterer, any subcontractors you may hire (florists, decorators, rental companies, etc.) as well as information on your event entertainment.
DONOVAN PAVILION FACILITY GUIDELINES
If alcohol is to be served at your event, all Colorado State Liquor Laws apply including:
- Event can only be open to invited guests.
- No shots or straight pours of alcohol are allowed at the Event.
- If alcohol is either to be sold or given, Lessee must secure a Special Event Liquor Permit from the Town of Vail.
- Alcohol purchase must be done by Lessee, not the Caterer.
- Alcohol must be served by TIPS trained staff.
- Alcohol must be consumed during FUNCTION ONLY. Consumption of alcohol is prohibited during event set-up and tear-down.
- Alcohol must be consumed on the Pavilion premises only. You will be provided a premise map.
- Donovan Pavilion Management, Inc. reserves the right, at their discretion, to discontinue alcohol service at your function at any time.
- To obtain information on the State of Colorado liquor laws, please access the State of Colorado website at: www.state.co.us
SPECIAL EFFECTS EVENT GUIDELINES
SMOKING: The Pavilion is a non smoking facility. Smoking is allowed outside and guests are required to put their used cigarettes/cigars in the receptacles provided.
NOISE ORDINANCE: The Town of Vail requires that all music be turned to 45 decibels by 10 p.m. Prior to this time, the maximum sound level at the Pavilion is 65 decibels. During the summer months, the Pavilion doors must remain closed after 10 p.m.
CANDLES: Candles are allowed as table decorations in the Pavilion, as long as the candles are in a container and the flame is lower than the top of the container. No open flame allowed. The Pavilion does not allow use of sparklers or taper candles.
ROSE PETALS: Are not allowed inside the Pavilion. White rose petals are allowed on the patio area and must be swept up immediately following the wedding ceremony.
DISCO BALL: A lighted disco ball may be hung from the beam nearest to the Alcove Room. Client is responsible for the rental of disco ball and ladder apparatus in order to securely hang the disco ball. Please be aware that the disco ball must be removed at the conclusion of your function. A disco ball may not be used on the Pavilion patio.
SMOKE/FOG MACHINE: Due to the nature of such a machine, the Pavilion does not allow use.
FIRE PIT: This is for you and your guests' enjoyment. Please do note that no cooking, i.e. hot dogs, marshmallows, etc is permitted. Donovan Pavilion Management, Inc. reserves the right to distinguish the Fire Pit if the guest’s safety is in jeopardy. Fire pit does not operate in adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, snow or freezing temperatures) or under a fire ban.
EVENT DECORATIONS: Decorations must be pre-approved with Pavilion Management. Use of helium balloons as decoration must be weighted in order to prevent them from becoming entangled in vaulted ceilings. Please note: No tape, nails, thumbtacks, etc. are allowed to be placed on the Pavilion walls. Confetti, glitter, birdseed and rice are prohibited.
ADDITIONAL EVENT LIGHTING: Décor is not allowed to be affixed to any Pavilion light fixture. Outdoor lighting on the patio is allowed to be installed by a professional lighting vendor only.
LOBBY/ENTRY AREA: The existing entry furniture and tables cannot be moved for any event.
EVENT LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT: Load-in of all rental equipment and subcontractors is allowed at the rental start time. Due to the facility usage schedule, no early load-in is allowed. Subsequently, there is no overnight storage inside the facility for any event supplies or rentals. All rental items may be stored overnight outside on the southeast side of the Pavilion for pick-up the next day. Donovan Pavilion Management, Inc. is not responsible for items left overnight or outside of the premises. Failure to comply with Pavilion load-out schedule may result in a forfeiture of facility deposit.
EVENT CONCLUSION: Donovan Pavilion closes promptly at 12:00 midnight. Thus, all events must be torn down and loaded out of the facility by that time. Please allow ample time for your caterer to remove rental items and complete the Caterer’s checklist. Failure to end by 12:00 midnight may result in additional rental fees.
CATERING GUIDELINES
Rental of Donovan Pavilion requires cleaning of the facility upon completion of your event. A complete Caterer’s Checklist is listed below:
Caterer/client is responsible for ALL set up and tear-down of the Donovan Pavilion. Any chairs or tables placed on Pavilion Patio must be stored in storage room at event conclusion.
Load-in of all rental items and event supplies may take place at the rental start time only. No early load-ins or deliveries please. Please confirm that your caterer has this information.
Items you or your caterer need to supply:
- Table coverings – REQUIRED at all functions
- Utensils – all serving, cooking and opening
- Hot Pads
- Cleaning towels/sponges, liquid soap, cleanser
- Large Trash Bags – 30 gallon bags for 3 containers and 13 gallon bags for 2 containers
- Coffee (must be “drip grind”) and condiments
- Extension Cord, Ladder, Dolly
EVENT CLEANING REQUIREMENTS
The client is responsible for ALL cleaning of the Donovan Pavilion after your event.
REQUIRED FACILITY CLEANING AT CONCLUSION OF EVENT INCLUDES:
- Empty all trash cans and place trash in locked container outside kitchen door.
- Rinse out trash cans.
- Cardboard broken down and placed adjacent to dumpster in trash shed.
- All leftover food removed and properly disposed of from refrigerators and freezer.
- Ovens, burners and heat/hold unit all turned off.
- Kitchen exhaust system turned off.
- Coffee makers thoroughly rinsed and left open to dry.
- All counters and sinks wiped clean.
- Kitchen floor swept.
- All tables and chairs thoroughly wiped and cleaned.
- Trash and litter removed from floor in Grand Timber room, Alcove and Lobby.
- Thank you for leaving the kitchen, furniture, Alcove and Grand Timber Room in the condition that you found it.
- Please notify Pavilion staff of any problems or damage that you may have incurred during your event.
Usual and Customary Cleaning of the facility is included in your lease rate. Any additional cleaning needed as a result of your event, (i.e. carpet cleaning, removal of trash, windows, etc.) will be retained from your Security Deposit.
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