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Even in the modern urbanity of Houston, it is still easy to get away from it all and take your events back to the worlds of the past with historic plantation elegance or a touch of old-world charm.
Alternative Sporting Venues
Sporting events in Houston aren’t just limited to the mainstream moneymakers as seen on TV. The Bayou City also features an array of alternative venues that offer exciting opportunities for all kinds of racing events as well as upscale polo and golf arenas that offer their versatile space for upscale corporate and social events.
Sam Houston Race Park is thoroughbred horseracing venue along Houston’s west Beltway that offers a full range of space for private functions, from business meetings and catered banquets to crawfish boils, barbecue cook-offs and company picnics. The multifunctional facility accommodates anywhere from 10 to 30,000 with an experienced and dedicated events team. The Club Level holds around 1,500 guests with theater- and counter-style seating and boasts two stages and windows overlooking the racetrack. The private members-only Champion Energy Services Jockey Club is available for private events up to 250 on nonrace days while the Showgrounds on the racetrack infield can host outdoor events for up to 15,000 people. Beyond the Grandstand, the 26,000-square-foot Pavilion Centre is a self-contained multipurpose facility for large exhibitions, trade shows and banquets for 1,250 or picnics for 4,000. The park also offers more than 2.5 million square feet of parking space for large-scale open-air events.
The Gulf Greyhound Park just south of Houston along the I-45 corridor offers businesses and groups an interesting space for parties and meetings. With year-round live greyhound racing, the private suites at the park can accommodate business meetings, team-building events, trade shows, holiday parties and more. The park offers an array of all-inclusive party packages that offer setup, full-service catering and wagering opportunities. The Finish Line and Winner’s Circle Suites accommodate up to 250 and 100, respectively, or can be combined for up to 500. They both offer spectacular views of the track and have a private bar, large TVs, tables and room for a buffet and entertainment. Plus, the Terrace Bar is a private clubhouse suite for up to 150 with a reception area, bar, betting teller and machines nearly 20 large TVs and access to the Hall of Fame.
Royal Purple Raceway is a venue for high-speed car and drag-racing events that also offers space for corporate functions, gourmet dinners or full-scale elaborate affairs for 20 to 20,000 people. Situated along the Drag Strip, the VIP Tower Suites offer more than 250 square feet and views of the race with seating for 20. With a wet bar and opportunities for personalized décor, the suites are great for small meetings or entertaining clients or employees. The Luxury Speedway Suites atop the grandstand seat up to 16 in theater-style seating and provide extra room for mingling, a private bathroom, exclusive elevator access and unobstructed views of the race. West of the raceway is the flexible Tower Club, which offers a 12,000-square-foot banquet hall for corporate functions, seminars and parties as well as fundraising events and private affairs for up to 1,000. Customized menus fit within the specified budget and theme of the function.
Founded in 1928, the Houston Polo Club is dedicated to polo and other equestrian activities. Located minutes from the Galleria area and Downtown Houston, the club sits on 26 landscaped and wooded acres and features two championship polo fields. Membership is available to anyone, and parts of the facility can be reserved for private and corporate events. Ideal for corporate entertainment, social gatherings and charity fundraisers, private group accommodations can be arranged at Sunday matches during Polo Season through the “Box for a Day” program. Based on availability, boxes in the member grandstand seat six for a perfect way to entertain a small group of clients without an annual commitment.
TopGolf is the premier golf entertainment complex in the Houston area where the driving-range competition includes point-scoring golf games on a 215-yard outfield. TopGolf’s private events program offers a great venue for a party, corporate event or fundraiser that comes with a personally assigned event host to take care of all needs. Assorted party packages are available for a minimum of 10 and up to 200 people with extensive food and beverage menus freshly made by the resident executive chef. TopGolf offers top-notch hospitality in its state-of-the-art entertainment facility, including the divisible Signature Room for up to 200 guests and the Rooftop Terrace for outdoor
events.
Whether racing forward or driving the distance, events at Houston’s alternative sporting venues create a unique experience for your function is attendees.
Private clubs with public space
Membership to a private social club provides a community, social or even networking outlet for many of the well-to-do. Most of the private clubs in Houston also offer up some of the private club space for special corporate or social events even to nonmembers. Take a look at some of the premier private clubs in Houston and discover what they offer for meetings and events.
Alternative Sporting Venues
Sporting events in Houston aren’t just limited to the mainstream moneymakers as seen on TV. The Bayou City also features an array of alternative venues that offer exciting opportunities for all kinds of racing events as well as upscale polo and golf arenas that offer their versatile space for upscale corporate and social events.
Sam Houston Race Park is thoroughbred horseracing venue along Houston’s west Beltway that offers a full range of space for private functions, from business meetings and catered banquets to crawfish boils, barbecue cook-offs and company picnics. The multifunctional facility accommodates anywhere from 10 to 30,000 with an experienced and dedicated events team. The Club Level holds around 1,500 guests with theater- and counter-style seating and boasts two stages and windows overlooking the racetrack. The private members-only Champion Energy Services Jockey Club is available for private events up to 250 on nonrace days while the Showgrounds on the racetrack infield can host outdoor events for up to 15,000 people. Beyond the Grandstand, the 26,000-square-foot Pavilion Centre is a self-contained multipurpose facility for large exhibitions, trade shows and banquets for 1,250 or picnics for 4,000. The park also offers more than 2.5 million square feet of parking space for large-scale open-air events.
The Gulf Greyhound Park just south of Houston along the I-45 corridor offers businesses and groups an interesting space for parties and meetings. With year-round live greyhound racing, the private suites at the park can accommodate business meetings, team-building events, trade shows, holiday parties and more. The park offers an array of all-inclusive party packages that offer setup, full-service catering and wagering opportunities. The Finish Line and Winner’s Circle Suites accommodate up to 250 and 100, respectively, or can be combined for up to 500. They both offer spectacular views of the track and have a private bar, large TVs, tables and room for a buffet and entertainment. Plus, the Terrace Bar is a private clubhouse suite for up to 150 with a reception area, bar, betting teller and machines nearly 20 large TVs and access to the Hall of Fame.
Royal Purple Raceway is a venue for high-speed car and drag-racing events that also offers space for corporate functions, gourmet dinners or full-scale elaborate affairs for 20 to 20,000 people. Situated along the Drag Strip, the VIP Tower Suites offer more than 250 square feet and views of the race with seating for 20. With a wet bar and opportunities for personalized décor, the suites are great for small meetings or entertaining clients or employees. The Luxury Speedway Suites atop the grandstand seat up to 16 in theater-style seating and provide extra room for mingling, a private bathroom, exclusive elevator access and unobstructed views of the race. West of the raceway is the flexible Tower Club, which offers a 12,000-square-foot banquet hall for corporate functions, seminars and parties as well as fundraising events and private affairs for up to 1,000. Customized menus fit within the specified budget and theme of the function.
Founded in 1928, the Houston Polo Club is dedicated to polo and other equestrian activities. Located minutes from the Galleria area and Downtown Houston, the club sits on 26 landscaped and wooded acres and features two championship polo fields. Membership is available to anyone, and parts of the facility can be reserved for private and corporate events. Ideal for corporate entertainment, social gatherings and charity fundraisers, private group accommodations can be arranged at Sunday matches during Polo Season through the “Box for a Day” program. Based on availability, boxes in the member grandstand seat six for a perfect way to entertain a small group of clients without an annual commitment.
TopGolf is the premier golf entertainment complex in the Houston area where the driving-range competition includes point-scoring golf games on a 215-yard outfield. TopGolf’s private events program offers a great venue for a party, corporate event or fundraiser that comes with a personally assigned event host to take care of all needs. Assorted party packages are available for a minimum of 10 and up to 200 people with extensive food and beverage menus freshly made by the resident executive chef. TopGolf offers top-notch hospitality in its state-of-the-art entertainment facility, including the divisible Signature Room for up to 200 guests and the Rooftop Terrace for outdoor
events.
Whether racing forward or driving the distance, events at Houston’s alternative sporting venues create a unique experience for your function is attendees.
Private clubs with public space
Membership to a private social club provides a community, social or even networking outlet for many of the well-to-do. Most of the private clubs in Houston also offer up some of the private club space for special corporate or social events even to nonmembers. Take a look at some of the premier private clubs in Houston and discover what they offer for meetings and events.
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