Wauchula Train Depot

Wauchula Train Depot - Rentals

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Rental Information - Spanish Version SAVE ON YOUR RENTAL! CLICK HERE TO BECOME A CHAMBER MEMBER TODAY!

Rental Fees - Non-Chamber Members / Non-Business Events

(i.e. wedding parties, baby shower, birthday, etc.)

Security Deposit: $200.00



Mon - Fri Day (before 4 PM)                                                    $150.00                             

Mon - Thurs Evening (after 4 PM)                                          $250.00

Fri - Sat                                                                                      $500.00 *8 hrs

Fri - Sat                                                                                      $800.00 *9am-11:59pm

Fri - Sat ( 2 Day)                                                                       $1000.00

Sunday                                                                                       $350.00




**Usage timeframes includes set - up and clean-up.


Cancellation Notice: Full Refund of paid rental fee and security deposit if cancelled 14 days prior to reservation. Any event cancelled within the 14 day rental agreement, the rental fee is forfeited. The security deposit will be refunded.


Alcohol: Alcohol is allowed. Event Insurance will need to be provided prior to your event.

If evidence of alcohol is found and no event insurance is provided, you do forfeit your deposit.


Event Insurance - Instant Online Quote - No Deductible (eventsured.com)



Rental Fees - Chamber Members (Business Related Events Only)

See Chamber Membership Benefits Matrix for free/reduced usage partnership levels.

Security Deposit: $100.00


Mon - Fri Day (before 4 PM)                                                    $50.00                             

Mon - Thurs Evening (after 4 PM)                                          $100.00

Fri - Sun (up to 8 hours)                                                           $250.00

Fri - Sun ( 8 to 24 hours)                                                          $500.00


Historic Train Depot Information

Our Train Depot, located at 135 East Main Street, is a great place to have your next event. Whether you are having a meeting, dinner or reception, the Depot can meet your needs. 

The Event Hall is in the old train station center and still has the charm of the original floors, exposed brick walls and rafters, wooden freight doors and large windows. 

For further information, see rental agreement and/or call Hardee County Chamber of Commerce at, (863)773-6967.

Provided with Rental: 

  • 1 Catering Kitchen: including a sink & refrigerator
  • 2 Single Stall Restrooms 
  • 100 white fold back wedding-style chairs 
  • 17 - 6' rectangle tables (each table seats 8)
  • Historic Beason Soda Fountain / Bar Serving Area 
  • Iron Podium for Presenting 
  • Two wooden spools for decoration / serving / table display 
  • Original Flatbed Wagon for decoration / serving / table display 
  • Basic cleaning supplies and solid waste cans


Not Provided with Rental: 

  • Tablecloths or linens
  • Catering
  • Centerpieces and/or flower arrangements
  • Extension cords
  • Stage
  • Dance Floor
  • Sound System
  • Security
  • Photographer
  • Ice Machine
  • Microwave/ Warming Oven
  • Cleaning Staff


RENTAL FEES / AVAILABILITY / APPLICATION:
RENTAL CALENDAR IS UP-TO-DATE.
RATES ARE BASED ON DAY, TIMES, PURPOSE & HCCC MEMBERSHIP TIERS. 
TO SECURE YOUR DATE; SUBMIT THE RENTAL APPLICATION W/ SECURITY DEPOSIT. 
RENTAL FEE IS DUE 14-DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. 
RENTALS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. 

History of the Depot:

In 1886, Florida Southern railway purchased the right of the way for the train tracks. By 1889, the town had a full-time depot master, regular train service and a wooden train depot railroad personnel named the Train Stop Wauchula, using a Native-American word meaning "cry of the sandhill crane."

The brick depot opened on January 28th 1915, replacing the original wooden structure. At it's busiest time, there were 8 trains daily, with 4 Northbound and 4 Southbound, which included an equal number of passenger and freight trains. Train service was discontinued to Wauchula on Tuesday, June 10th 1986 at 12:01am.

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Black and white photo of the Wauchula Chamber of Commerce building with cars parked in front. Banners hang overhead.
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