Fred Fletcher Amphitheater
Raleigh, NC
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Published price | From $400 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
City of Raleigh: Fred Fletcher Amphitheater '$100/hr with a minimum of four consecutive hours' for all users, resident or not = $400.
$400 is the lowest published rate for this space. Day, season, and residency can move it up.
Outdoor amphitheater in Fred Fletcher Park just north of downtown Raleigh, sharing a site with the Borden Building. Additional published fees: $15 non-refundable application fee, $250 refundable damage deposit, $80 cleaning fee, $20/hour supervisory fee for setup the day before, $100 non-refundable alcohol permit. Available every day 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. excluding holidays.
Published on raleighnc.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Raleigh-Durham
$400 is the 21st lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Raleigh-Durham metro. The metro median starting price is $225, and 3 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 8 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 8th lowest, against a median of $135 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Raleigh
These listings in Raleigh publish a starting price below $400.
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|---|---|---|
| JC Raulston Arboretum - Finley-Nottingham Rose GardenRaleigh, NC · Garden & Conservatory | From $295 | 200 guests |
| JC Raulston Arboretum - Annabelle Lundy Fetterman White GardenRaleigh, NC · Garden & Conservatory | From $295 | 100 guests |
| William B. Umstead State Park - Picnic ShelterRaleigh, NC · State Park | $128 to $178 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Raleigh-Durham
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| E. Carroll Joyner Park - AmphitheaterWake Forest, NC · Park & Pavilion | $225 to $500 | not published |
| Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center - Dogwood RoomRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $200 | 75 guests |
| Lake Wheeler Park - Conference RoomRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | From $150 | 75 guests |
Marriage license in Wake County, NC
The venue fee above does not include the license. Raleigh sits in Wake County, NC, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Wake County Register of DeedsWake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| License fee | $60'The cost is $60', cash or credit cards accepted at the main Justice Center office. The four regional centers (Northern, Southern, Eastern and Departure) take cash only. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid government issued ID and proof of Social Security number; a certified birth record if aged 16 to 20; a certified copy of a divorce finalized within the last 30 days |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $50Magistrate ceremonies happen a few floors up from the Register of Deeds in the Wake County Justice Center, 9th Floor, Room 901, Monday through Friday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fee is '$50.00 cash, exact change'. Two witnesses aged 18 or older are required. |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
'Both parties must be present in person to apply for a marriage license.' No appointment needed, walk in 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The application can be completed online before arriving or on computers at the office; it must be submitted but does not need to be printed. 'The wedding ceremony must take place in North Carolina within 60 days of obtaining the marriage license.'
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