Grand Opening for Event Centre

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By Vanessa Holmes, Reporter - bio | email

It comes with a $10,000,000 price tag but it's sure to bring delight to those who rent it out. The new Beaumont Event Centre has now officially opened.

Tuesday, the city of Beaumont held it's the grand opening for the facility located at 700 Crockett Street.

The Event Centre replaces the aging and hurricane-damaged Harvest Club.

The 16,000 square foot facility includes a permanent stage, dressing rooms, catering area and outdoor canopies.

The 14,000 square foot roof canopy overlooks a 2-acre lake. There's also a 3,800 square foot roof canopy with a platform stage that overlooks a 12-acre park.

Walking into the facility, there is a tree-lined walking trail with views of 35-foot geyser fountain in the lake.

The Event Centre is already booked through next year.

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