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The Indiana National Guard Armory in Elkhart sits in the heart of town. The red brick building, parking lot and greenspaces offer flexible options for up to 300 guests. Guests and vendors can easily come and go through the buildings multiple entrances/exits, creating a seamless event experience. This armory frequently serves as a hub for local charity drives, sports practices and birthday parties. Located convenient to Elkhart’s Riverwalk, nature preserves and wooded trails, the quiet, turn-of-the-century community boasts quaint restaurants and shops among its vast greenspaces, forests and lakes. Nostalgic museums, traditional camping and full-on glamping makes it easy for visitors to be one with nature and the community.
Note: Please be aware it takes at least 7-10 days to have an approved rental. All rental requests must be submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to your event date to be considered. If your event is a contact sport or you will have games of chance or alcohol will be served, you will need to provide insurance certificates such as liability or event insurance. No rental agreement will be made without all necessary insurance and legal documents. A list will be provided to you.
Armory Rental Agreement 4.A. In case said Armory, or any part thereof, shall be destroyed or damaged by fire or by any other cause, or if any casualty, unforeseen occurrence or military necessity shall render fulfillment of this Rental Agreement by the Lessor impossible, the said Lessor shall not in any case be held responsible to the Lessee for any damage or loss caused thereby.
