We did "pop art pet portraits" last night with Penny. It was the perfect mother-daughter night!…read morePainting our pets was very intimidating at first but Penny was super insightful and patient and gave us a lot of guidance during the process. She did an amazing job and made us super comfortable! Definitely recommend Wine and Design for all occasions!

Went as a group for a work event function. This was my first paint and sip event. Our host was very…read moreinformative and helpful. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I enjoyed the painting event and help from the host! I would go again.

An elegant production did the entertainment for my high school reunion. They were amazing…read more Everything was state of the art from the sound to the lights. The photo booth had tons of great props and printed the pictures amazingly fast. Everyone had a great time! Highly recommend them for any event or party!!

From the owner: Whether it's a casual get together, themed party, or even a black tie affair, we are a full-time DJ…read moreEntertainment company committed to adding the fun to your event! We offer sound, lighting, and photo booth services to our clients. With many years of experience and countless events, our staff is trained and equipped to meet and cater to your needs! Not only are we educated in music, planning, and our equipment but we are continuously developing and growing our knowledge with the latest and greatest trends in our industry. You want your event to be the best if can be and so do we, we will be as involved as you like us to be. Whether you are seeking a more laid back approach to building the excitement and dance floor participation we are the team for you! As a full-time entertainment company we will cover all details and needs before your event and are proud to give a 100% guarantee that we will start playing on time, without delay, no matter what!

Such a great little space! We stumbled upon this little craft haven on an alumni visit, and we…read morewished we lived closer to come here more often.

From the owner: At The Makery, we specialize in creative classes, parties and events. With 14 different…read moreinstructors in genres from sewing to painting, creaative writing to floral design, there is something for everyone! The Makery also houses downtown State College's ONLY 100% local artisan gift shop.

I'm honored to not have only held by wedding at "The Barn" but to create the listing on Yelp for it…read moreand be the first to review. Ruth and her team were phenomenal throughout the entire experience and we couldn't have asked for a better event planner who listened to our endless questions, suggestions and small complaints to try and make it as great as we could. I had no clue what I was doing when planning an event this big but our wedding weekend, Ruth had four weddings in total so she is clearly a PRO at this. We had to book over a year in advance so if you are reading my review and don't have a summer weekend already locked up for a date you are looking for in a month or two, it's probably not going to happen. It's a popular spot and will only get more so as people learn about this new location for weddings. Set back off the main road in a very rural area, the barn itself holds 200 guests and you can have pretty much your entire wedding day on site, from the ceremony to an outdoor cocktail hour and then into the barn for the reception itself. I've posted some professional pics for people to see the true beauty of both the inside and out. Parking is easy for all of your guests as they are guided to a giant lawn behind the barn itself, hidden away from the beauty out front. There is also a Bed & Breakfast on site that can be rented by guests or even your wedding party. I got changed in the old butcher room (a sign?) while my wife was able to get dressed in the bridal suite on site. Pretty much all of your needs are here, you just need to bring booze and guests. Ruth has been in the catering business for years and her hubby is a culinary chef in the top echelon for Columbia County. From exotic seafood options to standard, PA Dutch food for the area, your needs (eeerrr wants) for your menu are easily met by a wide variety of options. And, it's freaking delicious. Drawbacks of the location are that it has no AC or heat.....so if it's an early August 95 degree day, you're going to melt. It got down into the 50's on our wedding night and it was slightly chilly inside, just glad there were enough people there to keep the temp up enough to not have people freeze to death. It's also hilly in some spots so when the rain came down, it was slick for people and the outdoor location had to be moved indoors for the ceremony as it wasn't allowed because of people being able to loose their footing. If you want to impress your guests and have them talking for a shoestring budget, at least in comparison to prices we were finding in metropolitan areas, you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: The Susquehanna Chef & The Barn at Hidden Acres Our staff…read moreis skilled in coordinating Weddings, Corporate Catering, Special Events, Barbecues and Private Parties. The Barn at Hidden Acres is a preferred event location in North East Pennsylvania. All visits are strictly by appointment only. Please contact us to set up a time to tour the facility.

The staff were great. We took a gluten free class. I learned a few new tricks and had a really…read morenice night. We would definitely do it again.

A fun and delicious activity! We visited Tastebuds Kitchen…read morein State College to participate in one of their adult BYOB cooking classes (we had gift certificates). We had no idea what to expect, but had so much fun we are still talking about our evening! We registered for the Indian cuisine course (Samosas, Tikki Masala, and naan bread) that took place from 6:00-8:00 on a Saturday evening. This is a fun, lighthearted, and more of a social activity than a hard-core cooking lesson, which we enjoyed. Upon entering the establishment, we were very pleased with the bright, colorful, and simplistic decorations/equipment. Everything was very clean and no extra clutter existed, which is what one would want in a food prep area. For this class there were 3 stainless steel tables (4 people per table) set up with stools, parallel to the demonstration area. We were given aprons to wear and introduced to our assigned station and group members (We had the best and most fun people at our table!). After everyone had arrived and introductions completed an overview of the course and food was presented. Efficiency is best to describe this course. While we were watching the demonstration for one component of the meal, the assistants were placing the necessary equipment and supplies to make that component at our table. After the demo of each course/food we returned to our stations and worked as a group to prepare/cook that item. After we completed an item the assistants would take them from the station to hold for later and we returned to the demo area for the next presentation (the assistants would also clean the area during this time). This process repeated for each menu item. I wish I had this type of set up while cooking at home! After the last item is prepared, the assistants bring each table place settings and then serve all the dishes we prepared family style. I loved the family style where we actually were able to sit and enjoy a full meal of all items we prepared throughout the event instead of just tasting pieces along the way. We had a great time and are looking forward to taking additional courses in the future. Yes, the cost is a bit steep $55pp, but for 2+ hours and a full meal etc, I would go again for a date night/group outing.

I've been a member at Iron Front since it opened in Nov 2016, and it's been a wonderful working…read morespace. As a roaming independent software professional, I don't always want to work from home (it's overrated). Coffee shops are hit and miss--sometimes too loud and busy. Iron Front is ideal--it has quiet areas for calls or study, and open areas that are more social. In fact I find quiet open areas like this the most conducive to creativity and productivity. I've also attended several gatherings at Iron Front. You can't ask for a nicer event space. I'm a fan of renovated urban loft spaces, and it works great for events too. The kitchen area is a crucial amenity for eating and coffee breaks. I'm especially fond of the fruit-infused ice water that's always on the counter; the brain and body need hydration. An unexpected benefit has been networking. I've made several friends and connected with several local entrepreneurs in this venue. I'd go so far to say I've learned more about entrepreneurship at Iron Front than anywhere else.

BUYER BEWARE: On…read more4/12/2026 I held a Celebration of Life event for my mother at Iron Front in Lewisburg Pa. Literally nothing was prepared for the event ahead of time. I arrived an hour ahead and had to go looking for staff repeatedly, which continued to be the case even after people were arriving for the event at the appointed time. I paid $475 for drinks for 100 people that were non-existent. I was so occupied with other things not done, that it wasn't until way into the event that I realized the drinks had not been set up for the event. The only drinks sitting out were from the prior event that had been held that day! There was warm and watered down "iced" tea and water from the prior event. It was brought to my attention by attendees that there were no drinkable beverages. Soft drinks were to be available on ice. None were. I went to staff, and again this was way into the event, and a woman came and poured ice on top of the tea and water that had been there from the event hours before. My mother had done so much for her community, including having been a District Governor in the Lions Club. It was an embarrassment that people didn't even have basic beverages available to drink. I was assured a microphone would be available for the event. This was very important as the event was centered around a eulogy and people being able to come forward and tell stories about my mother. Eventually, after several prior attempts and not long before the event was to begin, (even into the time when people were arriving), I desperately pled with Nick to come help me with plugging in my music (from my mother's era), a slide presentation, and getting a mic for the event. These were all things I was assured would be available for the event. Nick brought two mics and informed me he had changed the batteries, which I don't question. However, less than 15 minutes into the event, as I was presenting the eulogy, my mic went dead and the other one did not work. This limited our ability to effectively communicate during the event. Also, the slide presentation stopped as soon as a screensaver came on so that didn't work, but...okay. I had requested tables for 100 people and the event coordinator and I had agreed to an arrangement ahead. There were tables for around 36 persons and not as agreed. I would repeatedly have to go back to rooms to try to locate staff and get someone to come back and continue to set up the tables. This task was still incomplete when guests started arriving. As guests were arriving there was one staff person (I do not know his name - he was an African American male) who was working very hard, even putting up tables alone, and also helping at the end of the event. I had ordered and paid for several white tablecloths. They were not provided. Again, I kept asking staff to provide them. There was one long white tablecloth on the table where the food was to be placed. The tablecloth was dirty from the prior event that had been held earlier in the day. Since the caterer could not get someone to change the tablecloth and guests were about to arrive, they did their best to cover up the dirty table cloth by putting food over those spots. However, one could still see that the tablecloth was dirty. A beautiful large floral arrangement and another bouquet had arrived for the event and were sitting in a separate room. I could not handle the large floral arrangement and had to ask a few times to get someone to bring in the flowers. If I had not persisted, they would not have been put in the room. In total, I paid $1722 for this event. I was responsible for planning this event for our family and on my end was prepared. It was a difficult time, obviously, with the loss of our mother. Walking into this disaster at that time was something I never would expect from a reputable business. I thought I was renting a lovely space for a final goodbye to my mother. Instead, guests were walking in and things were a mess. They had no drinks for the 2 1/2 hours of the event. It was an incredibly stressful experience. I don't expect perfection; however, this was way beyond and completely unacceptable. Additionally, I find it noteworthy that I was not allowed to have the name of a contact person, manager, owner. I think that says a lot in itself. However, I was able to locate and contact him re: my concerns, to no avail. He has not responded.

I've known Rachael previously before she started her company and when I heard she was starting this…read morebusiness, I was thrilled! I work as an Events Rental Director at a local art center and we host loads of weddings. Rachael is super organized, funny, calm, creative, and a great problem solver. She can handle all the details big and small and makes you feel like someone has your back throughout the planning process. I truly feel like every bride needs an event planner in their life and Rachael is someone I confidently and highly recommend!

We could not have done this spectacular birthday party for our daughter without Rachael! We had a…read morefabulous at 14 birthday party for our daughter Emma at the Goggleworks in Reading. Our daughter wanted to have a "teen nightclub" themed dance party for her 14th birthday! At that age it's really challenging to find a venue for a great party that is safe and supervised, but also, crazy fun! Rachael helped us put together a party that was the "talk of the school" event! Everyone was buzzing about this party! Rachael, with the help of some other fantastic companies, like LEO party rentals, and BELLY caterers put together a very reasonably priced and very trendy dance party for Emma and her friends. It was so easy to plan, and even easier to sit back and enjoy the kids having a fantastic time! We couldn't have planned this terrific event without her! Rachael helped us coordinate with everyone. She sat down with me to brainstorm many times before the party, and took care of everything. The tiniest of details were covered! All of the event was kept within a very reasonable budget! We would also like to send a thank you out to the Goggleworks for their terrific, and very trendy "loft" like room, for the party location. The dj " DJ JG" John Gosselin was also a fantastic addition to the party! He knew exactly what music the kids wanted to hear. Everyone danced the entire night! Thank you Rachael for making this night so memorable for Emma, and us too! If your thinking of planning a party for your teenage daughter you should contact Rachael! She will really impress you!

We couldn't have had the wedding of our dreams without Forget-me-not Rentals. You can't beat their…read moreprices, and the furniture is top quality and gorgeous. Renee designed our tablescape and we couldn't have been happier. Hire them - you won't be disappointed!!

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We hired Best Event for the rentals at our wedding this August and were very disappointed with both…read morethe quality of the rentals and our service. We live in California but met while attending PSU which is why we decided to be married in the State College area. I flew out to Pennsylvania to plan my wedding and spent hours in the Best Event showroom choosing which items to rent. Two days before the wedding when the rentals were delivered to the site, we found that they had switched items on us. They chairs that we rented were wooden, but the ones that were delivered were plastic and said "Best Event Rental" on the backs. The bar we had rented was wooden, but the one they delivered was black like a guitar amplifier and looked like it belonged in a nightclub. When I called to tell them that they had sent the wrong items, the manager was not apologetic at all, and in fact, said that "most customers would consider these changes upgrades." After several phone calls and many tears on my part, they came and picked up their ugly black bar (we used a table instead) and ended up comping the chairs. While we were happy to not have to pay for the items, we felt that Best Event rental was dishonest with us. Substitutions should never be made to a contract when the customer has spent hours selecting items from their showroom. On top of that, they should have been more sensitive to the fact that we were having a wedding, a very important day in our lives, and that it was not just another order to fill. If you are planning a wedding or another event and want to be sure that you get what you select, and that you will not suffer from additional stress two days before your event I would NOT recommend using Best Event Rental.

We've rented chairs, tents and tables in various combinations. Very efficient group of people. For…read moremy Saturday function they put up the tents on Wednesday. They didn't charge anything more. Also, I asked for a larger stage and they brought that later and added it to what they had already put up. I would heartily recommend them.