Ultimate Happy Hour

A unique way to host an intimate event in our historic house museum!

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Station Pictured (clockwise from upper left): Desserts Galore, Chicago Dog Bar, Salad Bar, Fruits & Dips Bar
The Hormel Historic Home is the perfect setting for your gathering!  We make it easy, fun, and carefree.  Mingle and socialize throughout the mansion and Peace Garden (weather permitting) with your guests and enjoy plenty of space to relax.  Our full service food and beverage venue is the perfect setting for your group of up to 50 guests with this Ultimate Happy Hour Package!
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Stations Featured (from upper left to right): Breads & Spreads (one of the two spreads), Breads & Spreads, and Desserts Galore (one of several desserts)
Let the Hormel Historic home be your choice for a unique and unforgettable experience for you, your family, and your friends.  Stroll throughout the house museum and gardens with your guests as you enjoy cocktails from our bar and chef prepared foods at various tasting stations throughout.  Enjoy the ambiance and history of Austin's most beloved mansion.
What's included in your Ultimate Happy Hour Experience?
  • A mixture of round tables and pub tables covered in white linens, placed throughout the historic house museum
  • Choice of up to 5 Food Stations, which will be placed throughout the historic house museum
    • An additional food station can be added for an additional $4.75 per guest
  • Up to 2 hours of time onsite; as your guests arrive, you're invited to mingle and stroll through the entire House Museum and Peace Garden (weather permitting)
  • Up to 30 minutes of decorating time prior to the event start time
  • HHH China and silverware
  • Photo ops throughout the house museum and gardens
  • Private bar service and event servers
  • Assistance in selecting the date that works for you and your guests and the availability of the Hormel Historic Home
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Station Featured: Small Bites Sandwich Bar
Station Creation 
Choose 5 Food Stations
  • Breads and Spreads
  • Charcuterie and Crostini
  • Fruits and Dips
  • Shrimp Bar
  • Small Bites Sandwich Bar
  • Desserts Galore
  • Fondue
  • Donut Bar
  • Mini Fruit Pizza Bar
  • Nacho Bar
  • Salad Bar
  • Bloody Mary or Mimosa Bar
  • Burger Slider Bar
  • Baked Potato Bar
  • Chicago Dog Bar
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Station featured: Salad Bar
What Can be Added Onto My Ultimate Happy Hour Experience?
  • Punch (pricing can vary)
  • Pop ($1.50 per can consumed)
  • Bar (we'll work with you to determine whether you'd like Beer & Wine or the addition of Mixed Drinks too; bar can be a cash or hosted bar)
  • Black chair covers with white ties ($5 per chair)
  • Linen Napkins ($1 each)
  • Custom Centerpieces ($7 per table)
  • Additional Rental Time ($88 per hour)
This is the perfect experience for a Birthday Party, Anniversary Celebration, Intimate Wedding Reception,
Bridal Shower,​Wedding Shower, Baby Shower...the possibilities are endless!  
$250.00 bar minimum.  Bar can be on a cash or hosted basis.
$250.00 nonrefundable deposit is due upon reserving date.
Tax and gratuity are not reflected in the food cost.
Final count is due 14 days in advance.  Any increase in attendees will be reflected on any final bill.
Full payment is due 14 days prior to your event date.
Minimum number of guests is 20.  Maximum number of guests is 50.
​If your guest count is planned over 50 people, learn more about our Event Rentals.
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Stations featured (clockwise from upper left): Charcuterie, Breads & Spreads, Small Bites Sandwich Bar, Charcuterie

To reserve your date and pay the $250 non-refundable deposit, please contact us at
​507-433-4243 or email
​cindy@hormelhistorichome.org or amanda@hormelhistorichome.org 

For specific room dimensions click here.
Hosting an event at the Hormel Historic Home offers you flexibility, charm, and convenience and promises you a successful happening! 
Contact Amanda Barber or Cindy Meany to discuss your details.  507-433-4243 or amanda@hormelhistorichome.org or cindy@hormelhistorichome.org