BROAD RUN RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
The Porter Pad at The Farm Brewery: A pavilion-adjacent picnic pad for groups up to 40
A 3- or 6-hour outdoor rental in Broad Run with five picnic tables and shaded umbrellas — this guide explains the rules, logistics, and what to bring to run a smooth gathering.
The Porter Pad at The Farm Brewery: A pavilion-adjacent picnic pad for groups up to 40.
The Porter Pad is a spacious outdoor picnic pad beside the brewery’s pavilion in Broad Run, set up for gatherings of up to 40 people with five picnic tables and shaded umbrellas. It’s an inviting, open-air setting for group meals and small events; guests bring insured, pre-prepared food and rely on the brewery for beverages and on-site service policies.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for a full table of friends
The Porter Pad accommodates groups up to 40 with five picnic tables and two shaded umbrellas beside the pavilion — a simple, communal footprint designed for outdoor gatherings.
Strict policies keep events running
The operator enforces clear event rules: outside alcohol is prohibited, all beverages must be purchased through the Farm Brewery, homemade food is not allowed, and guests under 21 must be supervised. Hosts accept responsibility for guests and property, and waivers are required prior to the event.
Short, managed rental blocks
Rentals are offered in defined blocks (3 or 6 hours); setup may begin only 30 minutes before your start time and events must be vacated and left clean on schedule to avoid cleaning or damage fees.
What the day feels like
What hosting here actually feels like
The Porter Pad presents a straightforward, outdoor-hosting rhythm: arrive, use the brief permitted setup window, hold your 3- or 6-hour gathering under umbrellas and beside the pavilion, and clear the area promptly when your block ends. The setup is bare-bones — picnic tables only — so the emphasis is on the group and the setting rather than venue services.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when to look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring insured, pre-prepared food sourced from a restaurant, grocery store, food service provider, or licensed caterer; tablecloths and extra tables are not provided. All beverages (water, soda, juice, etc.) must be purchased through The Farm Brewery at Broad Run.
Only credit/debit or contactless payments are accepted; waivers sent by email must be signed before the event date and hosts agree to the venue’s legal terms and responsibility for damages.
The rental provides picnic tables and shaded umbrellas adjacent to the pavilion; technology or additional venue services (like servers or cleanup) are not available from the rental.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the Porter Pad?
Rentals are offered in 3-hour or 6-hour blocks.
What is the maximum guest capacity?
The Porter Pad accommodates up to 40 people; maximum guest capacity is strictly enforced for safety.
Can I bring my own alcohol or start an open bar?
Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited; all beverages must be purchased through The Farm Brewery at Broad Run. Tabs can be started at the nearest open bar, but the brewery does not provide servers for rentals.
Can I serve homemade food?
Homemade food is not permitted; food must come from a restaurant, grocery store, food service provider, or licensed caterer.
What are the rules about decorations and candles?
All decorations must be removed at the conclusion of the event; glitter, confetti, sidewalk chalk, duct tape, and items requiring ladders, nails, staples, or permanent fixtures are not allowed. Wax candles are allowed only if fully enclosed in votives.
Is cleanup included?
No. Event spaces must be left clean and vacated on time; a $250 cleaning fee will be charged if the space is left dirty or departure is delayed.
Are waivers required?
Yes. Waivers sent to the email used at checkout must be signed before the event date; by signing you accept the policies and responsibility for guests and damages.