OTEC — Old Town Event Center
Web content for the Old Town Event Center — the physical heart of Old Town Cornelius and the operational home of OTC Inc. Where community gathers, culture lives, and downtown comes alive.
Welcome to OTEC
The Old Town Event Center (OTEC) is the beating heart of Downtown Cornelius. More than a venue — it's the headquarters, the gathering place, and the activation hub for everything Old Town Cornelius Inc. does to make this community extraordinary.
Whether you're here for a community coffee chat, a private birthday celebration, a corporate team event, or the biggest party Old Town has ever seen — OTEC is built for you. Flexible, welcoming, authentically local, and always connected to the energy of Old Town.
As the home base for OTC Inc., OTEC is more than a rental space. It's where 2nd Saturdays launches, where the Community Shuttle begins its loop, where the Social District Cup is distributed, and where Old Town's future is planned.
Flexible Layout
Fully modular space that transforms for any event — intimate gatherings to large-scale activations.
Professional Lighting
Full event lighting system from soft ambient to high-energy production-quality setup.
Full AV & WiFi
High-speed WiFi, AV equipment, and tech infrastructure for professional events.
Beverage Service
Licensed beverage service for qualifying events including the Social District Cup program.
The OTEC Experience — What We Host
- OTC Coffee Chats (monthly)
- Business Collective meetings
- Town halls & community forums
- Nonprofit fundraisers
- Neighborhood association meetings
Where Old Town comes to talk, listen, and connect.
- Artist showcases & gallery openings
- Live music performances
- Poetry & spoken word events
- Film screenings
- Dance performances & workshops
A stage for the creative soul of Old Town.
- Birthday parties & milestone celebrations
- Baby & bridal showers
- Wedding receptions & rehearsals
- Anniversary gatherings
- Graduation celebrations
Make your special moments more memorable.
- Team meetings & off-sites
- Client entertainment events
- Product launches & demos
- Company celebrations
- Professional development workshops
Elevate your business gatherings in Old Town.
- Artisan markets & craft fairs
- Brand pop-up experiences
- Food & beverage tastings
- Holiday markets
- Vendor showcases
Bring your brand to the heart of Old Town.
- 2nd Saturdays launch point
- Tawba Walk event hub
- Social District Cup HQ
- Shuttle boarding anchor
- OTC content creation studio
The operational home of everything OTC.
Rental Options
All rentals include basic setup, table and chair access, WiFi, and OTC event coordination support.
Perfect for shorter gatherings, meetings, or pop-up experiences that don't need a full day.
- 2-hour minimum
- Table and chair setup
- Basic AV access
- WiFi included
- OTC host available
Our most popular option for full-day events, markets, workshops, and corporate gatherings.
- Up to 8 hours
- Flexible scheduling
- Full AV access
- Beverage service option
- Event coordination support
For festivals, multi-day events, or organizations that want a recurring OTEC presence.
- Custom scheduling
- Priority booking access
- Discounted rates
- OTC co-promotion
- Naming rights opportunities
Find Us in Old Town
OTEC Is Connected to Everything
OTEC isn't a standalone venue — it's wired into the full OTC ecosystem.
Ready to Book OTEC?
Whether you're planning a birthday party, corporate retreat, community gathering, or something we've never imagined — OTEC is ready for you. Reach out to check availability and get a custom quote.