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About Maola Event Center

Maola Event Center sits along the scenic downtown riverfront of New Bern, North Carolina, offering versatile spaces for weddings, receptions, and community events. With a capacity for up to 300 seated guests and flexible layouts across multiple spaces, Maola is designed to adapt to your event needs. The Cedar Grove Sanctuary chapel, Creamery Collective reception area, and Riverside Retreat outdoor space provide distinct environments within one venue, making it easy to tailor your guests’ experience.

Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony, a formal reception, or a multi-space celebration, Maola Event Center combines a charming riverfront setting with practical, no-fuss logistics—so you can focus on what matters most: your event. We’ve got you covered with seating flexibility, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help your planning stay seamless.

Parking in downtown New Bern is typically metered or on-street with two-hour limits on weekdays, while all-day parking options are available on weekends. For specific guidance, consult Visit New Bern’s parking resources. Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) provides fixed routes and on-demand options to help guests reach Maola Event Center. Walking distance hotels like Tryon Riverfront Inn, Courtyard by Marriott New Bern, and DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront place guests within easy reach of the venue, with additional options such as Bridge Pointe Hotel & Marina nearby. For accommodations and dining, we recommend affiliate partner hotels and local restaurants to ensure reliable, convenient stays and meals around your event. Maola hosts a variety of occasions, including weddings, antiques shows, and community events like Cupid’s Shuffle, with the Riverside space being a popular backdrop for celebrations.

Secure your seats and start planning with us today — we’ve got you covered, from flexible seating configurations to trusted nearby partners and clear logistical details that help your event run smoothly from start to finish.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests (flexible spaces; standing capacity not publicly published).
  • Address/Location: Common listing is 1400 N Craven St, New Bern, NC 28560–62; some sources list 1402 N Craven St.
  • Venue type: Downtown riverfront event center with multiple spaces (Cedar Grove Sanctuary chapel, Creamery Collective reception area, Riverside Retreat outdoor space).
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart; layouts are customizable across the venue’s spaces.
  • Parking: Downtown New Bern parking largely consists of metered/on-street spots (2-hour on weekdays) and public lots; all-day options exist on weekends; guidance available via Visit New Bern’s map/parking page.
  • Transit: Craven Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) serves New Bern with fixed routes and on-demand options; routes and schedules are published by Craven County.
  • Nearby hotels: In walking distance to downtown hotels such as Tryon Riverfront Inn (100 Craven St), Courtyard by Marriott New Bern (218 E Front St), and DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront (100 Middle St); Bridge Pointe Hotel & Marina (101 Howell Rd) is also nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: New Bern Preservation Foundation’s Antique Show & Sale has been held at Maola at Riverside; there are ongoing community events and weddings; Cupid’s Shuffle charity event (and other band events) have been noted at Maola at Riverside.