VFW Post 1 – Event Planning Notice
Venue Rental, Alcohol, and Food Service Requirements
Thank you for considering VFW Post 1 for your event. To ensure a smooth, successful, and compliant experience, please review the following policies and pricing details.
Venue Rental Pricing
Day(s)
Time Block
Rental Fee:
Friday–Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 5:59 p.m. (6 hours)
$3,500
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (6 hours)
$3,500
Monday–Thursday
Any 6-hour block
$1,500
Please Figure Set-up and Clean-Up in the 6 hour Block, 6+ hour Events with Set-up and Clean-up require the full 12 hours being blocked off and paid for.
Payment Terms:
- A full invoice will be sent 15 days prior to the event.
- The event must be paid in full no later than 7 days prior to the event date.
- Non-payment is considered a cancellation and may result in forfeiture of deposit.
Deposit and Date Confirmation
A $500 deposit is required to secure your event date.
Once the date is approved, the deposit will be charged, and your date will be officially reserved on our schedule.
The deposit becomes non-refundable within 30 days of the event date.
Important: VFW Post 1 does not rent the facility during scheduled Post events, including Post Meeting Daysand the First and Third Fridays of every month.
Alcohol Service Requirements
Events involving alcohol must provide a minimum of 45 days’ notice to allow coordination with our licensed beverage service provider.
All alcohol service must be conducted as an open bar, with beverages paid in advance and served by an approved licensed vendor.
No outside alcohol is allowed.
Beverage service fees are separate from venue rental costs.
Food Service Guidelines
VFW Post 1 does not provide kitchen facilities or on-site cooking areas.
All food must be prepared off-site and brought in ready to serve.
Only limited storage or refrigeration is available and must be coordinated in advance.
The client/caterer is responsible for setup, service, and cleanup of all food-related items.
Additional Venue Information
Ice is provided at no additional cost.
All decorations, equipment setup, and facility use must be approved to preserve the historic nature of the venue.
All guests, vendors, and activities must comply with VFW Post 1 policies, state laws, and City of Denver regulations.
The client is financially responsible for any damage to the facility, furnishings, or equipment.
Contact Information
For questions, date availability, or booking requests:
📞 720-515-8391
📧 admin@vfwpost1.org