What We Provide
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The Barn
Step back in time and hold your next function in a turn-of-the-century barn! This landmark is situated in the community of Shawnessy in a 17-acre green space that includes a playpark, tennis courts, and ball diamonds. We have everything you need to plan your wedding, company BBQ, your community event, or Christmas Party.
This rustic barn was built in the early 1900s and refurbished in the late '70s as a community centre. The Shawnessy Barn is the last standing barn within the city limits of Calgary that is still usable. Its cedar walls surround the most beautiful fireplace, which roars its warmth in the winter and lends to a quiet comfort in the summer.
The huge sliding glass doors open onto the outdoor patio and the green space provides the indoor/outdoor experience. The ambiance is already there...all you need is your friends!
Rental Pricing
The seating capacity is 115 people. (Main floor rental only)
May 1st - October 31st - $1900.00 (per day), $3700.00 (2 days), $5500.00 (3 days)
November 1st - April 30th - $1600.00 (per day), $3100.00 (2 days), $4600.00 (3 days)
December 31 (New Year’s Eve) $2000.00, $3600.00 (2 days) $5200.00 (3 days)
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Booking/Damage deposit of $1000.00
Booking/Security deposit of $ 1,000 per one-day rental. (non-refundable unless your date can be re-booked. For multiple days cancelled, the deposit is prorated if not all dates are rebooked). $500 of this deposit is held as a damage deposit until after the event. The rest is applied to your final total. Rental hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. This contract is non-transferable. We do not refund for ANY reason unless we can rebook YOUR date. You may move your date within five days after making the payment. After the first five days to six months before your date, you can move your date for a $500 admission fee. Within six months of your date, a move will be considered a cancellation, and you must pay a new deposit. If your original date is rebooked, we will return the first deposit.​
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Bar Service corkage Fees:
$9.00 per person fee for cash bar (minimum fee $450.00). You set the price per drink for your guests
$10.50 per person fee for host/open bar (minimum fee $525.00)
Renters supply all alcohol; we provide all other items, including mixes, ice, cups, juice, pop, garnish and Bar-tender 8 hours (7 hours serving time and 1 hour supervising your clean up and locking up after you) (mandatory).
You can extend the hours for $30 per hour extra to the bartender.
All cash collected from the cash bar service is returned to the renter at the end of the night.
BAR Service ends at 12:00 am, and consumption is until 12:30 am
LIQUOR TICKETS are considered a HOST BAR. NO SIGNATURE DRINKS, NO KEGS – This is non-negotiable.
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Due to a lack of a commercial license, food cannot be prepared in our kitchen, but your caterer can use it to heat and serve.
We do not allow real candles, sparklers, fog machines, fireworks, fake flower petals, sprinkles, rice, or confetti of any kind. All tables and chairs must be returned to the walls at the end of the evening. We do not provide staff to assist with setup or takedown. You have the space from 9 am to 1 am; everything, including your DJ, guests, and all your belongings, must be out of the building by 1 am. The day before setup or the day after cleanup can be booked at the daily rate.
No abuse of the staff or volunteers will be acceptable for any reason.
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Contact the Barn's rental manager to book your event today:


Photography Services
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We have an in-house photography service provided by Davinico Entertainment.
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Your contract would be with them, and not the Shawnessy Community Association and it is up to you to do your due diligence.
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Catering
These services are a wonderful way to add a unique element to your special event. We can provide you with a list of excellent caterers that have come highly recommended by our previous guests. We allow you to choose the best caterer for your special day giving you the perfect meal for your event.


Local Accommodations
All of these Hotels are within 5 km of the Barn for your out of town guests:
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Delta Calgary South 403-278-5050
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Holiday Inn 403-225-3000
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Super 8 by Wyndham 403-254-8878
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Wingate 403-514-0099
*Hotels are listed for convenience and are not meant as an endorsement by the Shawnessy Community Association.

