Springdale Station
Restored 1925 wood-truss railroad depot set on 4.5 gated wooded East Austin acres—100% open-catering, BYO-alcohol friendly, and $0 outside-AV fee 10 mins from Downtown & AUS.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Flat Venue Buyout Rental · Includes Texas's statutory +28.8% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $9,500 | $26,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $6,200 | $6,200 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $15,700 | $32,200 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (19%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $2,983 | $6,118 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,541 | $3,161 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+28.8% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $20,224 $109 / guest all-in
| $41,479 $224 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Springdale Station
“As an event planner, I could not recommend Springdale Station more! I have attended weddings here as a vendor and a guest and my experiences were amazing every time. From the outdoor garden to the beautiful indoor spaces, it really is such…”
“The most incredible venue! Not only is it uniquely Austin with its charm and its history, the staff are incredible to work with. I spent about a year planning my wedding ant Springdale Station and now that it’s over, I already miss working…”
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Unredacted Venue Specification
Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Equidistant 10-minute straight shot from both Downtown Austin (via E 7th / Cesar Chavez) and Austin-Bergstrom Airport (via US-183), with massive free on-site surface parking.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $15,700 base + 19% admin ($2,983) + 8.25% tax ($1,541)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (185 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $23,070 | $26,825 | $31,654 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($6,438) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($2,744). | $7,897 | $9,182 | $10,835 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,132 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$12,260 with 25% AV service fee). | $6,059 | $7,128 | $8,197 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $37,026 | $43,135 | $50,686 |
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