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Fair Barn
200 Beulah Hill Rd S, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA
Fair Barn
200 Beulah Hill Rd S, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA
Wedding venue in
Pinehurst, NC
Starting at
$3,750
·
Up to
500
guests
·
Historic character
★
4.6
/5
couple sentiment
Loved for
staff, value, and flexibility
Location
Pinehurst, NC
(
60–70
min
from
Raleigh
)
Vibe
Typical Investment
$3,750
to
$5,000
Rain Plan
Venue can be all indoors with a flip
Catering
Approved caterers typically required
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About the author,
Patrick Meehan
Co-founder, Total Weddings
Hey, I'm Patrick. My wife and I own Total Weddings. I pay attention to the parts that actually affect how your wedding feels, not just what looks good online. I am not affiliated with Fair Barn, and this guide is not sponsored. It exists to help you make a confident decision and avoid surprises later.
Stress level
Stress level here is mostly determined by planning, not the venue. The building is straightforward, but the open-room flexibility means you need a solid floor plan and a coordinator who can manage transitions. With a realistic timeline and a clear vendor plan, Fair Barn is an easy day. Without that, large guest counts can start to feel chaotic.
Guest experience
Rain plan
Photo & video notes
How the day typically flows here
Pricing
- Typical site fees commonly include tables, chairs, setup/cleanup support, on-site parking, and access to private dressing rooms. The building also includes an on-site kitchen and built-in AV capability, which can simplify vendor logistics.
- Because Fair Barn is primarily a venue rental (not all-inclusive), most couples add catering, bar service, rentals beyond house inventory, décor/lighting design, and coordination. Ask early whether you must choose from an approved caterer list and what staffing/setup requirements apply to your date.
Worth it when you want a historic, flexible space and a destination-style weekend.
What couples tend to love
Couples consistently talk about how impressive the space feels when guests walk in. The timber trusses and scale make it feel grand without feeling stuffy. The flexibility is another big reason people choose it. The room is essentially a blank canvas structurally, which means your layout and design choices matter, but you’re not fighting the space. Reviews also highlight staff and value. For a venue that can handle large weddings, couples often feel the site fee is reasonable compared to resort options in the area.
Overview
Fair Barn is one of the most recognizable event spaces in Pinehurst. Built for the Sandhills Fair in 1917 and later restored, it has the kind of “old North Carolina” character that feels real, not manufactured. Inside, the room is wide open with dramatic wooden scissor trusses and a flexible layout. That openness is the selling point: it can host a truly large guest count, or it can be styled to feel intimate with the right floor plan and lighting choices. Where Fair Barn really wins is the weekend experience. Pinehurst already feels like a destination, so guests have restaurants, hotels, and things to do nearby. If you want a venue with history, scale, and a location that makes the whole weekend feel intentional, Fair Barn is hard to beat.
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