Born from Community Needs
In the mid-1970s, several citizens and groups worked together to purchase and build the center with the idea of collaboration in mind. An agreement between 4-H and the Senior Citizens led to the creation of the Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizen Center and surrounding fair grounds. Today, the center and grounds host various groups and events such as the Geary County Senior Citizens Inc, 4-H and K-State Research & Extension activities, the Junction City Rodeo, the JC Saddle Club, Geary County Girls Softball and the Free Fair.
In addition to these groups, members of the public may rent the building and facilities for use. All funds generated by rentals are used for maintenance upgrades of the facilities. The Building Committee recieves no funds from the county.
The Building & Grounds
Renting the Facilities
PER SECTION
Each section (Dining Room, South, Central and North) are available to rent from 5 - 10 p.m. M-F and from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
$25 an hour, per section
WEEKEND RATE
If you or your organization is interested in renting out the entire building for a weekend, you may rent the facility for 24 hours at a flat daily fee. (Kitchen charges still apply).
$450.00 per day
THE KITCHEN
The building kitchen is not available for individual rent but is available to use for all building renters. Renters may use the kitchen for preperation, but if using oven for cooking purposes, an additional fee will be charged.
$15 flat fee warming
$40 flat fee cooking
THE ARENA
In conjuction with the JC Saddle Club and the Junction City Rodeo Association, the arena is available for renting. For more information, call the Extension office or reach out to the aforemention organizations.
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How should I go about renting the facilities?Please call the Geary County K-State Research and Extension office at (785) 238-4161. They will be able to discuss availability in addition to special circumstances that will need to be addressed before renting. A representative will then draft a contract available for pick up at the Extension office.
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How many people the does the Center seat?The East Section (consisting of the South, Center and North) can seat up to 290 guests. The Dining Room can seat up to 40 guests.
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Is alcohol allowed on the premises?Because the Geary County 4-H Center is on county-owned land, the use of alcohol is prohibited.
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What does the Center provide for my event?The center is equipped with tables and chairs for over 300 guests, along with needed appliances in the kitchen for preparing meals. The center also has WIFI.
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What are the guidelines for decorations at my event?The Center asks that if you plan to use decorations for your event, that they not require nails or staples to hang. The puncturing on walls in the building is prohibited.
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Is decorating time included in my rental?Time for decorating is included in your contracted rental time, meaning that you are allowed to decorate only when you are renting the space. If you would like to decorate prior to your event time, you must rent the space for that time as well.