From the ornate crystal chandlers to the marble flooring, every inch of Shahbain Farms and Event Center has been meticulously selected to create an extraordinary venue, ready to be the backdrop of events from weddings to birthdays. Located at 469 Posey Farm Road, Raeford, this 30,000-square-foot space is the epitome of luxury starting from the palm-lined drive into the parking space, to the grand staircase that greets guests as they enter through the door. The grounds around the event center feature a pond, gazebos and a fountain. Shahbain was built for luxury, boasting 3 Grand Ballrooms, all with a capacity of 1200 people and a 4th “Smoke Lounge” Ballroom, that provides guest with a more unique and niche experience during their event. Twenty-five-foot doors separate the ballrooms and add to the sophistication of the space. The event center features a range of amenities including:
• 10 Hour Rentals
• Venue Manager on Duty
• Crème and gold trim chairs
• 60-inch plastic round tables and 8-foot plastic rectangular tables
• Cake table, sweetheart table, cocktail tables, and 72-inch glass with gold trim tables
• Luxurious restrooms
• VIP parking spaces
• LED lighting system in the fourth ballroom
• Sound system, TVs, and free WiFi
• Indoor smoking ballroom
• Outdoor fountain
• Live horses and a commercial kitchen
• Onsite rentals, a kids’ facility, and a bridal suite
• 2 Indoor prep kitchens
• Commercial Kitchen
• Prayer Room
They also offer a range of services including preferred vendor options and bar packages. Shahbain has partnered with the premier carters, decorators, photographers, videographers and event planners, ensuring clients have the best experience every time they come.
Owner Jamal Shahbain has taken great care in creating an event venue that provides luxury, sophistication and elegance to Raeford and surrounding areas. Settling in Raeford over 25 years ago with his family, Shahbain has always envisioned having a venue in the area that would create the perfect setting for proms, galas, socials and corporate events. The venue’s Director and Operational Manager DeNice Green, has been in the event planning and design industry for over a decade, making her the perfect fit for executing the vision of clients.
Newly opened Shahbain Farms and Event Center has already hosted several events, including a grand wedding, officially marking the opening of the venue. They have also hosted a back-to-school giveaway, supporting local families with school supplies as the beginning of the school year draws closer and a soft opening for vendors. The soft opening gave local vendors and opportunity to tour the venue, and discuss opportunities to be a listed preferred vendor. Coming up on Nov. 3rd, the venue will host The Majority Greek Awards, also known as the Pearly Awards, an event that highlights the community service and involvement of members of black fraternities and sororities in the area. To purchase tickets to this upcoming event, visit the website at https://www.majoritygreek.com/event-details/pearly-awards-fay-2024.
For more information visit the Shahbain Farms and Event Center website at https://shahbaineventcenter.com/. For booking visit https://shahbainfarmseventcenter.hbportal.co/public/66a1c2eeb0236b001fbfc4bf/1-Schedule_your_session.

(Photo:The Shahbain Farms and Event Center is the newest venue in Raeford. The events center has 3 grand ballrooms, a "smoke lounge" ballroom, and outdoor features such as a pond, gazebo and fountain. Photo courtesy of Shahbain Farms and Event Center Facebook page)