About Us
The Early Ford V-8 Founcation built an amazing museum that features Henry Ford's V-8 Flathead years of 1952-1953. These cars are a stunning collection in a beaturiful facility.
The J.Windle Event Center is the newset part of the foundation's campus , offerin a unique venue
Our beuatifull Art Deco venue is conveniently located right of 169 in Kruse Plaza and has plenty of close in front of the building!
THE J.WINDLE EVENT CENTER OFFERS A STYLISH ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Main Event Area Capaity up to 100 guests for table seating. Classroom Space Capaity 25 or fewer it is the perfect size for most events!
INCLUDED AMENITIES
Table set up round or rectangle Linen Rental Large Catering Kitchen, Ice Machine ,Stand Cooler, Big Creen Projector to use with your laptop , Bluetooth capcability for Music, Microphone , Podium , Grown Moulding Lighting in colors of your choice , Free Guest Museum entrance during open hours.
Available entrance in evenings for reduced fee Extra Preparation Room available for small fee Conveninet Parking , Easy Access off 169.
J. Windle Event Center Gallery
Attractive Classroom
This large extra room is perfect for meetings, profesional development training,baby showers , off-site team building, clud activities, workshops.
AND VERY AFFORDABLE!
Extra Room Available
BRIDES ! Our classroom has its own large bathroom that can be used as a changing/dressing room, including a shower!
Classroom is perfect for hairstyling/make-up!
Daytime rate applies to hours the museum is open. 9-5:00 M-Sat. and Sun. 11-3:00.
Evening hour rate applies to occupation from 5:00 pm on. If a party were scheduled 2:00-6:00 pm, it would be an evening rate.
Weekend evenings, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, are base rated at $450.
Cash bar is allowed only if the caterer used has the proper state license. We can provide a list of such caterers. At no point is alcohol allowed to be brought in by anyone but the caterer.
The kitchen is a catering kitchen, meaning there is not a stove/oven. There are warming ovens, warming plate, under counter refrigerators,microwave, coffee pot, and ice machine.
With permission, food may be brought in,however it is expected kitchen will be left in clean condition, as found.
We take care of setting up and taking down tables/chairs.
It is greatly appreciated if trash from receptacles in the event center room and kitchen are gathered and taken to dumpster.
To have your event placed on our calendar, please remit a 50% down payment, wither by credit card, check or cash, and return a signed contract agreement. The balance will be due 10 days before your event.
If you have any questions after reading the contract agreement, please call Jan at 260-927-8022 or email at jan@fordv8foundation.org
We look forward to hosting you and your guests!