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Promoters Information for Special Events 

The Currituck County Rural Center is located in Currituck County in Powell's Point, NC off North Spot Road. The physical address is 184 Milburn Sawyer Road, Powells Point, NC 27966.

The Currituck County Rural Center is maintained for the education, cultural and recreational enrichment of the public and for the benefit of the citizens and visitors of Currituck County.

The greatest possible use thereof is encouraged, subject only to such rules and regulations as will preserve the parks and public areas for purposes for which they are laid out and the enjoyment, convenience and safety of all concerned.

The park is open to visitors seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. until sunset. Start your visit at the Main Office Visitor Center you will find information, brochures, rules and regulations and a site map. The office and indoor arena is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Reservation of the indoor arena for weekend use can be made by calling 252-232-2262 or 252-491-2569 by Wednesday of that week. This facility is available for event promotion for a fee.

If you are interested in putting on an event, please call for details. All reservations must be confirmed by a signed contractual agreement. Please call 252-232-2262 to reserve for events.

The Currituck County Rural Center reserves the right to change rules and regulations and fee schedule at any time. Any fees/deposits secured will be refunded if park is unusable for any reason.

Currituck County  Rural Center User Agreement and Event Rules and Regulations

Rules & Regulations

The Licensee agrees to comply fully with all rules and regulations established by the Currituck County Rural Center, and other ordinances or laws of Currituck County and the State of North Carolina in the execution of the agreement. 

Scheduling Event Dates

Scheduling may be done up to one year in advance. After scheduling and payment are completed, any changes to the agreed upon reservation must be made in writing.

The Currituck County Rural Center reserves the right to schedule more than one event on any given date and to designate the areas in which each Renter shall conduct activities. The County reserves the right to cancel an event to due inclement weather or unsafe conditions.

The renter is responsible for obeying all rules and regulations as set out by the Currituck County Rural Center Policy and Procedures. 

Cancellations

In order to allow maximum use of the facilities, rain dates may not be rescheduled. If it is possible to reschedule your event, we will be happy to.

In case of emergencies or other unusual circumstances the Currituck County Rural Center may close the park at any time if it is determined necessary to protect the parkland, facilities or the public. Every effort will be made to give reasonable notice of any such cancellation and all fees will be refunded in full.

If the facility must be closed by the park authority due to snow or other unusual circumstances all fees will be refunded in full. If the Renter cancels the rental agreement more than 30 calendar days prior to the rental date, all fees will be refunded less a $25.00 processing fee. The security deposit and a $25.00 processing fee will be forfeited if an event is cancelled by the Renter less than 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled date. If the Renter fails to appear for a scheduled day, all rental fees will be due.

The County reserves the right to revoke or forfeit the contract due to renter's failure to follow rules and regulations. 

 
Fees

The Currituck County Rural Center staff will be allowed on the property during any and all events/promotions.

Complete Facility Rental
$400.00 (two days or less).
Each additional day thereafter is $100.00 per day. 
Complete facility refers to indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, dressage arena, cross country course, and trails. No other events will be contracted on the reserved days. The promoter will have exclusive rights to the grounds meaning no other groups/ individuals will have the right to use the facility without permission of the promoter.

Indoor Arena
$175.00 weekend (per day)
$125.00 weekday 
$  25.00 per hour

Outdoor Arena
$100.00 per event weekday
$125.00 per weekend (per day)
$  25.00 per hour

Stall Rental
Overnight (with event): $25.00 for each night
Day Stall: $15.00

Shavings must be used with any stall rental. No one can stall a horse without shavings.

Shaving

$6.75 per bag

RV/Camper Hook-Up
*These sites will only be available with a paid event promotion
$25.00 per night
$10.00 per horse for portable turn-out. (Portable stall or paddock must be approved by Park staff )

*RV/Camper Hook-ups are currently not available. Currituck County Rural Center has future plans to include this amenity.

Vendor Hook-Up
$25.00 per day 

Complete Fee Schedule

Contact Information

For further information, to reserve or schedule an event, please call 252-232-2262, NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center.

Event Hours 

Paid show/event days
7:00 a.m.  - 12:00 midnight *

Move-in days (free or purchased)
7:00 a.m.  - 10:00 p.m.

Full Day move-out days (free)
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Full Day move-out days (purchased)
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. **

½ Day move-out days (free)
7:00 a.m.  - 12:00 noon

* A $50.00 per hour charge will be assessed if facility staff is kept past 12:00 midnight on show/event days. (Charged at minimum 30- minute intervals)

** A $50.00 per hour charge will be assess if facility staff is kept past 10:00 p.m. on move-in or move-out days. (Charged at minimum 30-minute intervals)