The Space
Catawba Farms is a scenic, multifaceted wedding venue near Hickory, North Carolina, combining a vineyard and winery, a bed and breakfast, and beautiful event spaces on one historic property. The land carries genuine history, first settled in 1768 by the Sigmon family, with the current main house, now the Peacock Inn bed and breakfast, built around 1868 and still containing remnants of the original 1768 log cabin within its structure. Home to the first winery established in Catawba County, the property pairs estate vineyards with rustic-elegant event settings, giving couples a distinctive, all-in-one destination. That combination of a historic farm, an estate winery, and a bed and breakfast makes Catawba Farms a distinctive Hickory-area choice. For couples who want a scenic, historic vineyard wedding with on-site lodging and estate wine near Hickory, Catawba Farms is a memorable and versatile choice.
Capacity & Layout
Catawba Farms offers several distinct event spaces that give couples genuine flexibility across the historic property. The Events Barn is a large 7,400-square-foot structure converted from a 23-stall stable, featuring a concrete-slab center and a serving station for beverages, with good airflow that makes it a pleasant setting for the reception, while the Pavilion is an outdoor venue with a full commercial kitchen and a large screened-in dining area on a concrete slab. Together, these spaces let couples host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception amid the estate vineyards, and the Peacock Inn bed and breakfast gives the couple and guests a place to stay right on-site. Couples can exchange vows in the vineyard, then celebrate in the Events Barn or Pavilion, giving the day a natural flow with a genuine weather plan. That combination of a spacious Events Barn, an outdoor Pavilion, estate vineyards, and on-site lodging suits weddings of many sizes, keeping the celebration scenic and connected from the ceremony through the last dance on a historic Hickory-area farm.
Amenities
Catawba Farms pairs its scenic, historic setting with genuinely full-service, all-in-one amenities. As the first winery established in Catawba County, the property offers estate-grown wine as a signature local touch, and the Peacock Inn bed and breakfast gives the couple and guests on-site lodging, turning the celebration into an easy weekend. The Pavilion’s full commercial kitchen supports the couple’s culinary vendor, and the Events Barn’s beverage serving station keeps the drinks flowing. The estate vineyards, the historic 1868 main house, the converted stable barn, and the screened Pavilion give photographers a scenic, characterful range of backdrops. For the entertainment, the enclosed 7,400-square-foot Events Barn gives a wedding DJ solid structure and characterful acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the space and the dance floor stays lively within a scenic, historic Hickory-area vineyard.
Location & Getting There
Catawba Farms sits about 15 miles from Hickory, North Carolina, and Hickory Regional Airport. That location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since guests coming from Hickory, Conover, Newton, and the surrounding Catawba County area have a manageable drive, and Hickory Regional Airport, with Charlotte Douglas International to the south, is convenient for anyone flying in, while Hickory offers hotels, restaurants, and attractions for out-of-town guests, plus the on-site Peacock Inn for lodging. The location keeps everything convenient and easy to plan around. Yet the farm’s estate vineyards, historic main house, and rustic event spaces give the property a peaceful, scenic feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic vineyard venue with a convenient location near Hickory is a big part of what draws couples to Catawba Farms.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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