Catering
Marin Art and Garden Center welcomes all licensed and insured caterers.  While caterers may serve beer, wine & champagne, they must be licensed to serve hard alcohol.  MAGC does not charge a corkage fee and does not allow caterers to charge corkage fees for our clients.

Liability Insurance
One-day liability insurance is required.

Music
Marin Art & Garden Center is located in a sound-sensitive residential neighborhood. All amplified music must be located indoors. Clients are asked to choose from our recommended list of DJ's and certain limitations exist for live bands. A signed Music/Sound Agreement is required.

Parking
Parking is available on a "first come" basis in the parking lot on the Center grounds as well as on a side street along the MAGC grounds and in nearby Ross. Large events may require the use of valet or off-site parking.

Security
All social events that include alcoholic beverages and/or music will require the use of Security services. Security will be arranged by MAGC and billed at the rate of $40 per hr. (4 hr. minimum)

Overtime Fees
Overtime fees will be billed at the rate of $75 every quarter-hour over the scheduled end time of an event. A 15-minute grace period is given. Overtime may not be booked beyond the Center closing time of 10pm.

Wedding and Special Event Resources
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To Assist You Further
Our seasoned event staff at the Marin Art & Garden Center are available to assist you with all of the intricate details of your special event and can provide you with a list of preferred caterers, musical groups and DJ's, florists and event coordinators. Site Managers and Security will be on site during your special event so you can relax and know that all your special needs are being addressed.