Rental Information

If you are planning to hold an event in the Burkittsville area, consider Burkittsville Ruritan as a venue. We offer a large, air-conditioned, meeting hall with stage and sound equipment. Covered in the price of the hall is the use of our large kitchen. We do not allow smoking or alcohol in the hall or within 25 feet of the hall. You can also rent the outdoor picnic pavilion at Burkittsville Ruritan for events. If you are interested, please contact Randy Huffer at (301) 371-7795 for more information.

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Burkittsville Ruritan Community Hall

Built in 1914, the Burkittsville Ruritan Community Hall serves as our main meeting area for the club. The historic building is also a great site for events. We offer several amenities in the Community Hall, including:

  • Large, Open Social/Conference Hall (Seating up to 75 people)
  • Fully Supplied Kitchen
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Restrooms
  • Podium
  • Sound System
  • Stage
  • Handicap Accessible

When renting the Community Hall, please understand and comply with the following regulations:

  • No signs/decorations may be place on our walls. Hooks along the moulding are provided to hang decorations around the perimeter of the meeting room.
  • You are responsible for the setup and cleanup of your event.
  • All utensils/dishes/supplies in the kitchen are the property of the Burkittsville Ruritan Club and may not be removed from the building.
  • There is no smoking anywhere inside the hall.
  • No alcohol may be served in the hall.

The rental fees for the Community Hall are as follows:

  • For events lasting 4 hours or less: $100.00
  • For events lasting longer than 4 hours: $200.00

Picnic Pavilion

For those who are seeking to host an outdoor event, the Burkittsville Ruritan Pavilion is an excellent place to accommodate you and your guests. The pavilion, constructed in 2012, sits at the edge of the Ruritan Club Complex and offers a sweeping view of the rolling farm fields and a panoramic view of South Mountain to the west. The pavilion offers the following amenities:

  • Large Covered Area (Seats up to 75 people)
  • Access to electrical outlets
  • Lighting
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Outdoor restrooms opened for time of the event)


Please understand and comply with the following regulations when renting the Burkittsville Ruritan Pavilion:

  • There is no smoking allowed inside the pavilion
  • No alcohol may be served
  • You are responsible for setup and cleanup