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Keepsake at THE Academy

Downtown Poughkeepsie Ballroom With Multiple Event Rooms

New · Requests available Ballroom and Flexible Event Venue Max 500 people

About the Venue

Keepsake at THE Academy offers a large, flexible event destination in central Poughkeepsie at 33 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The venue is organized around three distinct event rooms with listed capacities of approximately 90, 150 and 250 guests, creating a modern venue complex that can support both contained gatherings and multi-space programs. The venue can accommodate up to 500 guests, making the property suitable for weddings, galas, conferences, fundraisers, performances and large private parties. Multiple rooms give planners options for a ceremony and reception, a conference with breakouts or an event that changes atmosphere through the evening. The available areas can separate arrivals, ceremonies, dining, presentations and entertainment while keeping the gathering connected.

Planning at Keepsake at THE Academy can begin with room selection, floor plans, audiovisual needs, food service, vendor access and transitions between the separate event areas. The venue’s scale supports structured guest flow and several program components, while exact catering and equipment inclusions should be reviewed for the chosen room. Downtown Poughkeepsie provides access to regional hotels, rail service and Hudson Valley vendors, which can help with larger guest lists. Productions should confirm power, sound, holding areas, furniture movement and exterior filming permissions. Social events should focus on guest flow, food service, weather backup and departure timing. Final pricing, minimums, hours, accessibility, parking, load-in, insurance and equipment should be confirmed before booking. The venue team can also clarify which spaces are included, when vendors may arrive, what staffing is provided and what must be removed afterward.