Private Event Information

Date of Function: ___________________

Beginning at (time): ________________ All rentals are for minimum 2 hr. period 

• Times available for events: Monday-Sunday: 9:00am-11:30am;  Monday-Thursday & Saturday 6:00pm-8:30pm (January-April only);  Sundays 9:00am-11:30am or 5:00-7:30pm.  No private events are held on Fridays.
• During the summer season (May-September) we do not host any private events on Saturday evenings.
• Mac's Creek Winery & Brewery is open to the public: 12pm-7pm (Mon.-Sat.); 12-9pm (Friday); 12-5pm (Sunday) - The morning (9:00am-11:30am) and Sunday (5:00pm-7:30pm) will be the only time the facility will not also be open to the public.

Nature of Event: ___________________

Approx. No. of Guests: ______________

Caterer Selected: __________________ Mac's Creek can help you make this selection

Contact Person: ___________________

Daytime Phone: ___________________

Contact Person Email: ______________________________

The above reservation will be held on a tentative basis only pending receipt of a signed copy of this contract with the required non-refundable deposit of $50.00. The balance owing on the function is required at the conclusion of the event.  Bill out privileges must be approved by management, prior to the date of your private event. 

All food supplied must be catered by Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery (appetizers) or an agreement has been reached with an outside, Nebraska licensed caterer, approved by Mac’s Creek, prior to the date of the event. No home-made food, in any form can be brought onto the winery premises.

A guaranteed number of guests is required ONE WEEK prior to the event.  No cancellations will be allowed after this final guarantee is turned into the caterer.  This guarantee will be the guest count used to figure total due to Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery.  Any dietary restrictions or considerations must be made known one week prior to the event.  We are happy to discuss suitable alternatives in regards to special dietary restrictions. 

Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery is obligated to uphold and administer the Liquor Laws of the state of Nebraska with regards to the dispensing of alcoholic beverages. As such, Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery reserves the right to refuse service to any person that appears to be intoxicated. In accordance with state law, the only alcoholic beverage allowed to be served is wine, beer and/or cider produced by Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery. Absolutely no other alcoholic beverages may be brought or consumed on the premises, including the parking lot.  Any individual that possesses any alcoholic beverage that was not produced by Mac’s Creek will be required to leave the premises, any alcohol will be confiscated and the deposit will be forfeited. There is no exception to this rule.

There is no smoking in the winery/brewery or on any decks. Smoking is only allowed at the south end of the front parking lot. If you wish to decorate the barrel room, please discuss your ideas with the event coordinator before the event. Tacks, nails, tape and adhesive are not permitted on any walls, doors or tables. Any decorations and entertainment must have prior approval of management prior to the event. Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damages to any articles or belongings of the client or his/her guests. All decorations must be cleaned up before the event client leaves.  No glitter, candles or confetti may be used as decorations.

The client agrees to pay for all expenses of this function in regard to food order and beverages consumed. Any damage to any part of Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery premises or equipment which is caused by any person attending the event, will be the responsibility of the undersigned. 

The client further understands that the $50.00 deposit returned with this contract is nonrefundable. 

A contract will be sent to you once all selections have been made. (Catering, Alcohol, Facility Rental, etc.)

Caterer Option

Patio Terrace  $100 per hour (seats up to 70 guests)*

Barrel Room  $100 per hour (seats up to 24 guests)

* During May-October the patio area is open-air, no enclosures.  From November-April the patio is enclosed for events.

• Minimum of 15 guests and maximum of 70 guests. Mac's Creek does not host weddings at this time.
• Wine is available as tastings (five 2-ounce samples) for $10 or by the glass for $7 per person or at a per bottle rate.
• Soda is available for $2 per 12-ounce can.
• No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.

The individual renting the facility must arrange payment for food and catering. Guests are responsible for choosing the menu from a licensed caterer. Caterer must supply all wait staff, including set-up and clean up. Caterer must also supply place setting, flatware, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Guests have the option of renting Mac’s Creek’s plates/flatware for an additional $3 per person. Mac’s Creek will supply one staff person, per 30 guests,  as well as tables with linens, chairs, and stemware for wine.

Approved Caterers (license on file) - Please contact Mac's Creek to secure the date and time for your event before contacting a caterer. Mac's Creek can help you select and contact a caterer from the approved list:

• Around the Block:
  • Contact: Jolene Block, (308) 325-6547 • aroundtheblockcatering@gmail.com
• HyVee Catering - Kearney, NE
  • Contact: Cory Clark, Food Service Manager, (308) 236-0020 • 1323FoodSvcMgr@hy-vee.com
• House on the Hill Catering
  • Contact: Sindy Fiene, (308-325-5772 • https://www.facebook.com/houseonthehillba/
• Alley Rose/Nautical Rose:
  • Contact: Shawn Engberg, Owner, (308) 234-1261 • https://www.alleyrose.com/contact/

Please contact Mac’s Creek to know what Caterer has been selected.

Alcohol Options

Mac’s Creek  is obligated to uphold and administer the Liquor Laws of the state of Nebraska with regards to the dispensing of alcoholic beverages. As such, Mac’s Creek reserves the right to refuse service to any person that appears to be intoxicated. In accordance with state law, the only alcoholic beverage allowed to be served is wine/beer/hard cider produced by Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery.

• Cash Bar - Guests will be required to purchase their own beverages.
• Open Bar - Renting party will be required to cover the drinks that guests select throughout the event.
  • Glass of Wine = $7 per glass
  • Glass of Craft Beer and/or Hard Cider = $6 per glass
  • Soda (12oz. can) = $2 per can
• Drink Ticket Option - Renting party selects a number of drink tickets to provide to each guests.  The Renting party will be required to purchase the drinks selected by guests using the drink tickets.  Guests will be required to purchase beverages after they have used their drink tickets.