Conference Center
How To Plan & Host An Event: Planning Steps & Event Checklist
After two years of limited gatherings, we’re happy to report events are back in full swing! At the Thrasher-Horne Center, we’re here to help you plan your next get-together. Retirement parties, graduation parties, birthdays, class reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and just about any other kind of special event can find a temporary home within our venue. … Read more
Banquet Halls & Party Venues: A Guide to Choosing the Right Space for Your Special Event
We’ll let you in on a party planning secret – the perfect event starts with the perfect venue. Whether you’re hosting a retirement party for 20 people or a wedding for 200 guests, picking the right space lays the foundation for a successful event. At Thrasher-Horne Center, we are proud to host a wide variety … Read more
Event Planning Checklist: What You Need vs. What Attendees Want
Behind every great event is an organized and talented planner. Now more than ever, every event comes with details big and small that need to be considered weeks or even months in advance of the big day. Even seasoned planners need to have a comprehensive planning process to ensure their event is a success. If … Read more
Party Planning Guide: How to Plan the Perfect Party on a Budget!
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a business meeting, baby shower, holiday get-together, or wedding – you know hosting parties can get expensive. But you don’t have to break the bank to throw a fabulous party. Here are six ways you can plan the perfect celebration on a budget. Keep Your Guest List Small There … Read more
Finding the Perfect Local Event: 5 Ways to Escape on a Budget
As the itch to get out of the house starts to kick in, it’s easy to lose sight of your budget. Countless dinner dates, drinks with friends, and shopping escapades can rack up your monthly balance. Luckily, Orange Park is home to some of the best reasonably priced outings in the area. The fall season … Read more
Renting a Meeting Room: 10 Things to Consider
From team retreats to corporate meetings, and from business presentations to workshops and seminars, networking luncheons, and more, companies often need to find space to gather together to accomplish goals. Sometimes, though, the company doesn’t have the appropriate meeting space in their own buildings. Other times, a more central location is desired for people coming … Read more
Your Complete Conference Planning Checklist
Conference planning often starts at least a year before the event itself. To streamline the process, here’s a pro tip. Be crystal clear about your conference’s purpose before you begin planning and, as you make each decision in the checklist, keep that purpose front of mind. Purposes can range from positioning your company as a … Read more
A Complete Guide to Planning a Successful Conference or Convention
Conference planning can be an exciting endeavor as you look forward to crafting a fulfilling event for everyone who attends. There are typically plenty of tasks to juggle, with careful planning helping to make the entire process more seamless and, therefore, more enjoyable for everyone involved in the planning. Choose the Best Conference Center for … Read more
Four Reasons to Host Your Event at The Thrasher-Horne Conference Center
Are you looking for a venue for your banquet, wedding, party, or meeting? Having trouble finding something out of the ordinary? The Thrasher-Horne Center may be the perfect event venue for you, and here are five reasons why! 1. An Affordable Modern Event Venue The Thrasher-Horne Conference Center is a modern space that provides a … Read more
The Road To Wedded Bliss – Part Nine
Here at the Thrasher-Horne Center, weddings are second nature. Our massively accommodating Events Center has played host to hundreds of perfect weddings for couples all over the region. As a result, we’ve encountered numerous bridal checklists – all of which provided varying degrees of personal success for the new bride. After witnessing the best and … Read more
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Located at St. Johns River State College
283 College Drive
Orange Park, FL 32065
904.276.6815
Ticket Office Hours: Please leave a voicemail any time and we will return your call within one college business day.
Appointments are available if you prefer to come in person.
Email us at boxoffice@sjrstate.edu
