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Figure 8 Barn BELLEVUE STATE PARK WILMINGTON, DELAWARE The relaxed, open layout of this property presents endless creative options for an out-of-the-ordinary event. With 32,000 square feet of open space that can accommodate more than 3,000 guests, the Figure 8 Barn includes a raised dance floor and stage, a long hallway that provides a blank canvas for unique decorating ideas, and large bay doors for easy access of oversized equipment, themed ornaments, and tradeshow displays. PROPERTY HISTORY ituated on the grounds of Delaware’s magnificent Bellevue State Park, the Figure 8 Barn is part of what was once a duPont family estate. The Figure 8 Barn, with its unique hour glass shape, was built by William duPont, Jr. as an indoor horse training facility to further complement his family’s equestrian interests. The estate was purchased by the State of Delaware in 1976. HOSPITALITY WITH A NATURAL DIFFERENCE www.destateparks.com/events S

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Figure 8 BarnBELLEVUE STATE PARK

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE

The relaxed, open layout of this property presents endless

creative options for an out-of-the-ordinary event. With 32,000

square feet of open space that can

accommodate more than 3,000 guests, the

Figure 8 Barn includes a raised dance floor

and stage, a long hallway that provides a blank canvas for unique

decorating ideas, and large bay doors for easy access of oversized

equipment, themed ornaments, and tradeshow displays.

PROPERTY HISTORY

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Dance FloorStage

MainEntrance

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Site Specifications:Number of rooms 2

Total capacity 3,000

A/V capabilities YES

Handicapped accessible YES

Kitchen facilities NO

Outdoor capabilities YES

Overnight accommodations NO

The Figure 8 Barn provides a unique venue forfundraisers, receptions and other large functions. Boththe stage and raised dance floor can be surrounded bytables for dining or can accommodate large conferenceformats. This rustic setting can be ideal for casualgatherings or transformed to house a vast tradeshow orfunction.

The Figure 8 Barn is easily accessible from I-95 and iswithin 30 minutes driving distance from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania; and two hours from New York City andWashington, D.C.

FACILITY DETAILS FIGURE 8 BARNLocation: 720 Carr Road • Wilmington, DE 19809

Contact: Regional Facility ManagerAddress: Bellevue State Park

720 Carr RoadWilmington, DE 19809

E-mail: [email protected]: 302-761-6952 Fax: 302-761-4685