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Station No.2 Event Center

Historic Wilmington Event Center

Station No.2 is Downtown Wilmington's most charming boutique event venue. The 1915 firestation offers an unpretentious yet sophisticated event center perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties, and any kind special occasion. This event space is unique as it can be decorated accordingly to throw formal events or enjoyed in a more casual setting. Host your next celebration at Wilmington's treasured event venue.

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Weddings

The renovated historic firehouse event center  is an amazing venue for small weddings. Includes one night stay upstairs in the Firehouse Suite.

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Rehearsal Dinners

Uniquely enchanting event venue perfect for rehearsal dinners. Kick off your wedding celebrations at Downtown Wilmington’s most unique event venue.

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Gatherings & Celebrations

Host your next celebration at this charming event venue! Holiday parties, baby showers, corporate events, & any kind of special gathering.

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Station No 2 Event Center in Wilmington

Renovated Fire Station Event Venue

Station No. 2 is a specialty venue in Wilmington that boasts both an indoor and outdoor event space. The historic fire station red doors are an integral part of Wilmington’s history and make a beautiful backdrop for any event. The interior has all original floors, exposed brick walls, and tin ceilings. To the left of the venue is a walled-in, private garden courtyard. Jasmine-covered original iron ladders, aged brick walls, and lovely landscaping surround the flagstone pavers making this intimate setting  perfect for a small wedding ceremony or cocktail hour.

Upstairs is the gorgeous Firehouse Suite. It is beautifully decorated with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a large bathroom. The original shower tilework and fireman’s lockers have been fully restored to their functionality. Event venue rates include overnight stay(s) in the Firehouse Suite.

Station No.2 Event Center Pricing

Daily and Weekend Package prices include Station No.2 Event Center Main Hall, Courtyard, and accomodations at The Firehouse Suite.

50% at time of signing contract. Remaining 50% due 30 days prior to event date.

Full Day - Mon-Thurs 2025

$2900
  • 13 hour rental
  • Venue use from 11 am - 11 pm
  • 1 hour cleanup 11 pm - 12 am
  • 1-night stay upstairs in Firehouse Suite

Full Day - Fri & Sun 2025

$3200
  • 13 hour rental
  • Venue use from 11 am - 11 pm
  • 1 hour cleanup 11 pm - 12 am
  • 1-night stay upstairs in Firehouse Suite

Full Day - Saturday 2025

$3900
  • 13 hour rental
  • Venue use from 11 am - 11 pm
  • 1 hour cleanup 11 pm - 12 am
  • 1-night stay upstairs in Firehouse Suite

2-Day Package 2025

$4800 - $5600
  • Day 1 venue use begins at 11am
  • Day 1 check in Firehouse Suite at 3pm
  • Day 2 venue use begins at 11am. Breakdown/Cleanup 11pm-midnight
  • Check out Firehouse Suite by 11am Day 3.
  • F/Sa Sa/Su $5600
  • Th/F Su/M $5200
  • M/T T/W W/Th $4800
Station No2 Event

Station No.2 Public Events

Upcoming Featured Event:

Join us at Station No. 2 for Downtown District Day! Enjoy food, drinks, frozen cocktails, family fun, a Wilmington Fire Department fire truck, and the free trolley to explore downtown. Stop by Saturday, July 11, from 12:00–7:00 PM at 602 S. 5th Ave. We look forward to seeing you!

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Station No.2 Amenities

Event venue rental includes

Fourteen 6-ft rectangular tables
Six 4-ft round tables
One 4-ft rectangular table
Ten high tops
Ten bistro tables
80 Chiavari chairs

1700 sq ft indoor main hall
1100 sq ft outdoor courtyard
700 sq ft lot

BYOB

Station No.2 event venue representative available 24/7

PA System
Speakers
70`` Flat Screen TV

Ample free parking

Station No.2 Event Venue Iconic Red Door

Boutique Wilmington Event Venue

Station No.2 is a truly unique event center in Wilmington. This historic event venue offers modern amenities and a stylish, yet rustic vibe. The renovated firestation is a charming canvas ready to bring your next event to life.

Planning an event can be overwhelming. Station No.2 is here to ensure booking your Wilmington event venue is the easiest part. We are excited to connect you with our tried & trusted local vendor list.

  • Amazing Downtown Wilmington Location
  • Verified Vendor List
  • Upstairs Luxury Suite
  • BYOB

Wilmington Wedding Venue

Station No.2 is an intimate wedding venue located in beautiful Historic Downtown Wilmington. From intimate to spectacular, customize this charismatic venue to bring your dream wedding to life.

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Rehearsal Dinner Venue

Start your nuptials off right with an unforgettable rehearsal dinner in Station No.2. The space has a warmth and charm that makes it an extraordinary event hall to bring your closest friends & family together.

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Historic Event Venue

Customize this iconic Wilmington event space to meet the needs of your upcoming party, special gathering, and celebrations. Station No.2 is the ideal Wilmington event venue to host your next special occasion.

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Firehouse Suite

Station No.2 is home to the Firehouse Suite, a luxury short-term rental located above the event center. A Vrbo 2026 Vacation Rental of the Year, one of fifteen in the U.S., is the perfect space to compliment your event. The suite is included in Daily Rates and 2-Day Packages. Please contact us to book the Firehouse Suite for other events.

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Station No.2 History

Built in April 1915 by local architect, James F. Gause, Engine Company 2 was home to six men, two horses, and a two-horse hose wagon. The Station used horse-drawn wagons until 1918 when the last fire horse was retired. Engine Company 2 was relocated in 1956. Over the years it has been both a residential and commercial space. In 2017, the building was upfitted as an event space and opened to the public.

Station No. 2 boasts both an indoor and outdoor event space, with the beautiful Firehouse Suite just upstairs. The historic red doors are an integral part of Wilmington’s history and make a beautiful backdrop for any event. The interior has gorgeous floors, exposed brick walls, and tin ceiling tiles. To the left of the venue is a walled-in, private garden courtyard. Jasmine-covered original iron ladders, aged brick walls, and lovely landscaping surround the flagstone pavers making this intimate setting perfect for a small ceremony or cocktail hour.

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Donna sold us on having our wedding here and was so incredibly helpful. They were welcoming to LGBTQ when other venues weren’t. The venue was clean, beautiful, and the owners popped in immediately if we had questions. They were the most affordable and the fully furnished upstairs made everything so much easier. Highly recommend!!

AbiGayle Morris

We hosted our son’s rehearsal dinner here, and the setting was outstanding! Donna helped me all along as I planned it; she was so easy and fun to work with. Drew was our bartender; he was terrific! Every guest loved the uniqueness of this place.

Lee Wallace

We were looking for a venue to host a rehearsal dinner for our son and his fiancé and stumbled across the Station. It’s character and history added to the charm of the building which made it the perfect choice for our event. The staff was wonderful to work with. They were very responsive to all of our questions and requests. The rehearsal dinner turned out exactly as we had envisioned it. Station #2 is a gem of a venue in downtown Wilmington. It was absolutely perfect for us with the interior space and courtyard. We highly recommend.

Steve Kronenwetter

We just had our wedding here this weekend and rented the entire place for the whole weekend (Friday-Monday)! We loved everything about this place! It is a family owned business and they were extremely helpful and accommodating! Any questions or concerns and even a late night call were all answered and the owner allows you to decorate exactly how you want for your special day. If you’re wanting a small historic and intimate venue for any kind of event, I would highly recommend Station No. 2!

Nina Cruz

Station No. 2 was the perfect location for our intimate wedding on October 10, 2020. Donna, Drew and Terry were amazing to work with. This historic venue has had several upgrades and provides a beautiful venue that is conveniently located to downtown Wilmington. The upstairs Firehouse Suite provided a large space for us to host our rehearsal dinner and served as my bridal suite. The large red doors and exposed brick were gorgeous backdrops for our photos. I highly recommend Station No. 2 for your event!

Natasha Eachus Snyder

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Station No.2 Event Venue Testimonials

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patrick schluth
08/04/2023
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It was an absolute blast, the venue was so so cool. I can't wait to come back in July.
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Shawn Kling
03/04/2023
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Beautiful venue for a smaller wedding
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Michaela Wood
26/03/2023
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When my husband and I got engaged Station No. 2 was the first venue we visited and I immediately fell in love. We went and looked at other venues but we both knew from the second we set foot in this BEAUTIFUL space that we wanted to get married there and oh my god am I glad we did. This space is so beautiful so versatile and was everything I ever could have asked for. Donna and Drew were incredible to work with. They made everything so easy and with all that’s included with this venue, wedding planning was a breeze. They were so quick to answer all of my questions and lend a hand and always did so with grace and kindness. It felt like I was working with friends and throughout the entire process we didn’t have any negative experiences or interactions whatsoever. That helped put us at ease and helped us to actually enjoy wedding planning instead of feeling stressed out like is often associated with wedding planning. One of my favorite things about the space is that you don’t need a ton of decorations because of how naturally beautiful the place is and they have a huge inventory of decorations you can choose from which helped with wedding costs so much. Plus the upstairs apartment is gorgeous, so charming, and so spacious. It has tons beautiful natural light that made wedding day make up and getting ready photos so easy and so stunning. It made for a beautiful bridal suite and was a perfect place for me and my husband to stay on our wedding night. Our wedding day was everything we ever could have asked for and all of our guests were commenting on how much they loved the space and how amazing of a time they had there. You truly couldn’t find a better wedding venue if you tried.
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Kathryn Pennington
19/03/2023
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We recently held our son’s rehearsal dinner at Station 2 and we’re so pleased we did. Donna was exceptionally helpful with ideas and very easy to contact. She responded quickly and is a delight to talk with. Our guests enjoyed the ambiance and charm of both inside and outside in the courtyard. The exposed brick interior along with the ivy courtyard lit with Edison lights provided the perfect backdrop for photos and set the mood for a magical relaxed evening. We had 45 guests and there was ample room for everyone to mingle in groups as well as the catering staff. We took advantage of the cozy upstairs loft apartment and all I can say is “Perfect”. We highly recommend Station 2.
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Kathleen Johnson
11/02/2023
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Beautiful Venue inside and out
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Ashley Sammet
04/02/2023
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This is a beautiful venue inside and out. The outside garden area was very whimsy and the perfect setting for the wedding ceremony we attended. The inside was rustic and a little industrial with all the exposed brick so it was a great combo. I really loved the time we got to spend here and would love to return someday for another event.
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bridget
25/01/2023
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This was absolutely the BEST experience from the initial outreach to final event departure. All I can say is it's due to Donna, Donna, Donna!!! I read reviews about Donna being available, attentive, responsive, accessible - I feel my summary is she’s a consummate attentive hostess!!!! She makes sure your event has everything needed and then some. And her team!!!! We hosted our son and daughter-in-law’s Welcome Dinner/Rehearsal Celebration @ Station No 2 June 22,2022. The motivating factor for this location was that fact our son was a Leland FF/EMT (actually I think Horry County FF/EMT at the time transitioning to Leland) and his “now” father-in-law NYFD veteran - big, big ties and brotherhood of the FF department! Donna walked us through everything from the venue to the beautiful rental above (refurbished fire house) where my son and groomsmen would stay the night. It was the absolute perfect background for the ‘day of’ getting ready for the groom, father of the groom, father of the bride and groomsmen to get ready. Such locked in, beautiful memories! I am grateful for the venue, Station No 2 but also the following for making it all come alive for the “Rehearsal/Welcome Dinner”: NC2 Events (aka me 🙂 - vision and planning Spoonfed - soooo many yummy bites! Guests were in “awe” and of course, the staff never failed to be the absolute best (this was our 3rd time). Kim and team deliver your vision and her delicious translation and expertise! Salt Harbor - over the top beyond “wow” floral design. They were our daughter’s wedding team…we were grateful to have a slice of their beautiful floral creativity for our son’s Rehearsal Dinner! Martha My Dear - outdoor lounge area and farm tables inside. Communication to delivery to set up…they only want the best….such a wonderful experience. Party Suppliers & Rentals - dining experience (plates, silverware, glassware). On top of details, wonderful recommendations, so attentive and responsive. Long overdue, so, so much fun!!!! Still relish in all the beautiful moving parts and moments. Thank you Station No 2…..but a BIG thank you to, Donna!!!
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Rachel Landry
13/01/2023
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Wow!! If you are getting married in Wilmington and you don't check out the Station, you are missing out!! My husband and I got married here in October of 2022 and there are so many reasons we are forever glad we did! The ability to rent this place for the entire weekend was a lifesaver for us. We were able to set up everything the night before, host everyone in the suite upstairs for the after-rehearsal dinner, do a "bachelorette" sleepover the night before the wedding, get ready for the wedding just upstairs, and spend the night as husband and wife there afterwards!! Donna was hilarious and down to earth and the most responsive vendor I dealt with in planning. They allowed our dog Penny to sleep upstairs with us and join in the festivities. The entire property from the courtyard to the venue space to the firehouse suite are so beautiful and well done. We hardly had to do any decorating! Needless to say, we enjoyed our time here and would do it over and over again. Go tour this place today!
Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 66 reviews

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Contact Details

602 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401
+9107777213
station2nc@gmail.com
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