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Wedding ReceptionMenu Selections

BLAIR COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to be of service to you on one of the most memorable days of your life.

Our experienced and professional staff will assist you with every detail of your perfect reception so that you may truly enjoy your special day with family and friends.

You may choose from a formal plated dinner, buffet or station style reception that will exceed your every expectation.

We look forward to making your dreams come true at the Blair County Convention Center.

The following are included within our wedding reception packages and are provided to you at no additional cost:

• Aconventioncenterweddingcoordinatortoassistyouthroughout the planning process

• Assistancewithlodginginformation

• Assistancewithyourdecorations

• Useofourballroomandlobbyareas

• Privatebridalpartyroomwithdedicatedserver

• Stageforbridalparty

• Dinnertablesandchairs,gifttable,caketableand additional tables as required

• Houselinen,china,flatware,glassware,votivecandles,table numbering and harp stands

• Wirelessmicrophone

• Champagnetoastforbridalparty

• Personalizedannouncementsonconventioncenter marquee and in-house televisions

The following services are available for an additional fee:

• Specialtylinen

• Coatcheckattendant

• Slideshowsofyourpersonalphotosonourin-house televisions

• Cookietable(includessetupwithtrays,tiers,linens,etc.and packaging of leftover product)

Wedding Event Guidelines

• Finalmenuselectionsmustbesubmittednotlessthan sixty days prior to your scheduled event

• Finalguaranteedguestcount,alongwithseatingassignments,must be submitted not less than ten days prior to your scheduled event

• Invoicingisbasedupontheguaranteedguestcountoractualattendance, whichever is greater

• Pre-eventtastingsareavailable.Thetastingwillconsistofyourselectedhorsd’oeuvresandentrée(s).Someexclusionsmay apply. Tastings are limited to one per event and are for up to four people

• Specialdietaryneedsorconcernsshouldbeaddressedinadvance so that we may better accommodate your requests

• AllfoodandbeverageforyoureventmustbeprovidedbytheBlairCountyConventionCenter(exceptionsaremade for cake, cookies and candy)

• Nofoodorbeveragepurchasedfromtheconventioncentermay be removed from the premises

• Barswillbeclosedduringdinnertoinsuresafeandproperservice. Bars will close thirty minutes before scheduled event ending time

• Allcenterpieces,decorationsandsetuptimesmustbe preapproved by our wedding coordinator

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Hors d’oeuvres Your Grand Reception begins with our bistro cheese display, to include assorted wedges of Brie, cheddar and fontina cheeses, assorted crackers, mustards and breads, crudités and fresh seasonal fruit display, and a choice of three of the following butlered hors d’oeuvres:

HOT SELECTIONSCrispyAsiagoasparagusinphyllo

Chickenorbeefquesadilla

Vegetable quesadilla

Teriyaki chicken and pineapple kabobs

Crabstuffedmushrooms

Vegetarian spring rolls with soy dipping sauce

Boursin and spinach stuffed mushrooms

Skeweredcoconutchicken

Shortribwithredonionmarmaladecroustade

Spanakopita

Wildmushroominphyllo

Bacon wrapped water chestnuts

StuffedredskinnedpotatoesChoose one: bacon and cheddar, cheddar and broccoli or mushroom and Swiss

COLD SELECTIONSTomato and garlic bruschetta

Olive tapenade crostini

Smokedsalmoncanapés

Shrimponcucumberwithcreamydillsauce

Mediterranean shrimp and olive points

Asparaguswrappedinbacon

Shrimpongrilledflatbread

Dinner Your Grand Reception dinner includes preset salad course, bread service, hot beverage service and your selection of any two of the Grand Reception served entrées.

SALAD COURSE

WedgeIceberglettuce,choppedbacon,bleucheese,roastedtomato,sweet onions, ranch dressing

HouseMixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, croutons,houseItaliandressing

GRAND RECEPTION ENTRÉES

Braised Short Ribs Boneless short ribs slow cooked with carrots, onions and celery; whipped potatoes, roasted tomato demi-glace

Prime Rib Slowroastedgarlicandblackpeppercrustedprimeribofbeef,natural juices, rissole potatoes, batonnet carrots

Stuffed Chicken PansearedEuropeanstylechickenbreast,mushrooms, shallots, julienne ham, Monterey Jack cheese, sherried cream sauce, wild rice, julienne carrots and haricot verts

Pecan–Pesto Chicken Grilled breast of chicken, fresh made pecan pesto cream sauce, roasted tomatoes, pasta

Salmon Horseradishcrustedsalmon,Dijonbeurreblanc,couscous,grilled asparagus

Grand Reception / 47

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Hors d’oeuvres Your Signature Reception begins with our imported cheese display, to include imported artisanal cheeses, nuts, berries, mustards, crackers and crostini, along with our antipasto and fresh seasonal fruit display, as well as a choice of three of the following butlered hors d’ oeuvres:

HOT SELECTIONSCoconutshrimpMini crab cakes with remoulade sauce ScallopswrappedinbaconCoffeecrustedlambchopswithapricotjamPotstickersBeefWellingtonBrie and raspberry encroute Mushroom vol-au-ventBeef satay with spicy peanut sauce

StuffedredskinnedpotatoesChoose one: bacon and cheddar, cheddar and broccoli or mushroom and Swiss

COLD SELECTIONSAntipastokabobsSmokedPAtroutonendiveChefselectedcoldcanapésSoygingerpulledchickenonricecakeProsciuttowrappedasparagusGrilled pesto shrimp Smokedsalmoncanapés

Dinner Your Signature Reception dinner includes preset salad course, bread service, hot beverage service and your selection of any two of the Signature Reception served entrées.

SALAD COURSE

Caprese Vineripenedtomatoes,freshmozzarellacheese,basiloil, balsamic reduction, grape tomatoes, chiffonnade of fresh basil

Caesar Freshchoppedromaine,ourownCaesardressing,garlic croutons, parmesan cheese

WedgeIceberglettuce,choppedbacon,bleucheese,roastedtomato,sweet onions, ranch dressing

HouseMixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, croutons,houseItaliandressing

SIGNATURE RECEPTION ENTRÉES

Pan Seared Filet6oz.(Served medium rare to medium)Searedtenderloinofbeef,grilledpestomarinatedrusset potatoes,caramelizedonions,mushrooms,greenbeans, julienne carrots, roasted red pepper demi-glace

Delmonico12oz.(Served medium rare to medium)Grilled to perfection, sautéed peppers and onions, roasted garlic smashed red skinned potatoes, horseradish demi-glace

Grilled Pork Chop10oz.Grilled center cut pork chop, lyonnaise potatoes, baby carrots, applejack demi-glace

Stuffed Chicken Chickenbreaststuffedwithfreshmozzarella,roastedred pepper and artisan bread cubes, risotto, asparagus

Italian Stuffed ChickenEuropeanstylebreastofchickenstuffedwithrisotto, thinly sliced prosciutto and roasted red pepper, parmesan whipped potatoes

Halibut Butter poached halibut, wild rice, sautéed squash, roasted red peppers, lemon herb vinaigrette

Scallops Blackened diver scallops, warm fruit salsa, scallion rice, snap beans

ShrimpBasil marinated pan seared colossal shrimp, parmesan whipped potatoes, asparagus, roasted red pepper coulis

Crab Cakes Lump crabmeat deep fried to a golden brown, new potatoes, fresh green beans, julienne carrots

Signature Reception / 56

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SERVED ENTRÉESIncludes a preset salad with our house Italian dressing, bread service, hot beverage service, Chef selected accompaniments and your choice of any of the following served entrées:

Pan Seared Filet6oz. / 37(Served medium rare to medium)Searedtenderloinofbeef,caramelizedonionsandmushrooms,roasted red pepper demi-glace

Delmonico12oz. / 34(Served medium rare to medium)Grilled to perfection with sautéed peppers and onions, horseradish demi-glace

Braised Short Ribs / 31Slowcookedbonelessshortribs,roastedtomatodemi-glace

Grilled Pork Chop10oz. / 28Grilled center cut pork chop, applejack demi-glace

Pan Seared Chicken / 25PansearedEuropeanstylechickenbreast,mushrooms,shallots,julienne ham, Monterey Jack cheese, sherried cream sauce

Pecan Pesto Chicken / 25Grilled breast of chicken, fresh made pecan pesto cream sauce

Stuffed Chicken / 26Chickenbreaststuffedwithfreshmozzarella,roastedred pepper and artisan bread cubes

Salmon / 26HorseradishcrustedAtlanticsalmon,Dijonbeurreblanc

Cod / 28Pestoandpankocrustedcod,finetomatosauce

Scallops / 37Blackened diver scallops, warm fruit salsa

Shrimp / 35Basil marinated pan seared colossal shrimp, roasted red pepper coulis

Crab Cakes / 34Lumpcrabmeat,Chef ’sspecialspiceblend,Creoletartarsauce

BUFFETSPriced for one hour of service. Includes hot beverage service

Prime Rib / 39– Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers,

cheddar cheese, olives, croutons and assorted dressings–Pastasalad–Slowroastedprimeribofbeefaujus–Parmesancrustedbreastofchickenwithhoney

mustard sauce– Blackened salmon with fruit salsa–Ranchflavoredsmashedredskinnedpotatoes– Vegetable medley

Land and Sea / 36– Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers,

cheddar cheese, olives, croutons and assorted dressings–Chefselectedsaladdujour– London Broil style top sirloin of beef with mushroom

Bordelaise– Onion and garlic crusted breast of chicken with jus lie– Grilled salmon with pineapple beurre blanc– Rosemary roasted red potatoes– Green beans and carrots

Little Italy / 30–Caesarsaladwithgarliccroutonsandparmesancheese–Panzanellasalad–ChickenMilanesewithgarlicandrosemaryroastedpotatoes–PennewithBolognese–Shrimpscampiwithbowtiepasta– Manicotti with chunky marinara– Grilled balsamic marinated eggplant with wilted spinach

BBQ / 33–Potatosalad– Texas style slaw–NorthCarolinapulledpork

Substitute Pig Roast / 38 75 person minimum

–Slowroastedbrisketofbeef–Herbgrilledchickenquarters– Baked beans with maple and brown sugar– Marinated grilled vegetables–Freshcornonthecobwithdrawnbutter–ParkerHouserollsandbutter

A La Carte SelectionsAll A La Carte Selections must include, as a minimum, a Served Entrée or Buffet, and Butlered Hors d’oeuvres

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CARVING STATIONSServed with sliced rolls, lettuce, tomato, onions and accompaniments

Turkey Breast / 6Withhomestylegravyandcranberrysauce

London Broil Style Loin of Pork / 7Marinated in garlic, ginger, pineapple and teriyaki

Top Sirloin of Beef / 8Slowroastedwithagarlicandblackpeppercrustandaujus

Prime Rib / 9Withroastedgarlicaujus

Roast Tenderloin of Beef / 14WithmushroomBordelaise

THEMED STATIONS

Pasta / 9Servedwithgarlicbread,parmesancheese,crushedred pepper and oreganoChoose two pastasPenne,rotini,bowtie,fettuccine,cheesetortelliniChoose two saucesMarinara, vodka, alfredo, Bolognese, putanesca, pesto, pesto cream, and aglio olio

Potato / 7Toppings include chopped bacon, sour cream, scallions, cheddar cheese, steamed broccoli and gravyChoose oneWhipped, smashed reds or baked

Slider / 8 Allservedwithlettuce,tomato,redonion,picklesand appropriate accompaniments Choose twoAngusbeef,pulledporkBBQ,crabcake,buffalochickenandgrilled chicken

Salad / 6Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, dried cranberries, raisins, mild pepper rings, jalapeños, black olives, chopped bacon, scallions, green peppers, broccoli, julienne carrots, cheddar cheese, croutons, choice of two dressings andtwoChefselectedsaladsdujour

Stir Fry / 9 Add scallops or shrimp / 3Soygingermarinatedbeefandchickenwithcarrots,onions,peppers, broccoli, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, baby corn and plum sauce

Stationary DisplaysPriced for one hour of service

Imported Cheese / 8Selectionofimportedartisanalcheeses,nuts,berries, mustards, crackers and crostini

Domestic Cheese / 6Assortedwedgesofdomesticcheeses,nuts,berries,crackersand mustard

Bistro Cheese / 7Brie,cheddar,Asiago,fontinaandgorgonzola,withgrapes, assorted crackers and breads

Crudités / 6Raw seasonal vegetables and chef selected dips

Grilled Vegetables / 8Acombinationofseasonalvegetablesgrilledandroasted,served with bagna cauda and chef selected dips

Antipasto / 10Curedmeats,importedItaliancheeses,olives,peppers, marinatedartichokesandotherfineaccompaniments,focacciaand bread sticks

Seasonal Fruit / 7Slicedmelons,pineapple,berriesandgrapes,servedwithyogurtdippingsauceandChantillycrème

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Stationed ReceptionsPriced for a two hour service. Includes hot beverage station

Chilled Shrimp Colossal(13/15 per pound) / 13Jumbo (21/25 per pound) / 9PeelandEat(51/60 per pound) / 7Servedwithcocktailsauce,horseradishandlemons

Clams and Oysters On The Half Shell / Market PriceCocktailsauce,horseradish,hotsauceandlemons

Stuffed Red Skinned PotatoesBacon and cheddar / 3Cheddarandbroccoli / 3MushroomandSwiss / 3Pulledpork,cheddarandcaramelizedonion / 4Beef and mushroom / 4

Butlered Hors d ’oeuvresPre-Dinner-Six pieces per personFirstHour / 13EachAdditionalHour / 8

Reception Only - Eight pieces per personFirstHour / 16EachAdditionalHour / 8

HOT SELECTIONS Choose threeCrispyAsiagoasparagusinphylloChickenorbeefquesadillaVegetable quesadillaTeriyaki chicken and pineapple kabobsCrabstuffedmushroomsVegetarian spring rolls with soy dipping sauceBoursin and spinach stuffed mushroomsSkeweredcoconutchickenShortribwithredonionmarmaladecroustadeWildmushroominphylloBacon wrapped water chestnutsSpanakopita

StuffedredskinnedpotatoesChoose one: bacon and cheddar, cheddar and broccoli or mushroom and Swiss

COLD SELECTIONS Choose two Tomato and garlic bruschettaOlive tapenade crostiniSmokedsalmoncanapésGrilled pesto shrimpMediterranean shrimp and olive pointsAsparaguswrappedinbaconShrimpongrilledflatbread

PREMIUM SELECTIONS Available at an additional cost

ColdAntipastokabobs / 1Shrimponcucumberwithcreamydillsauce / 1SmokedPAtroutonendive / 1Chefselectedcoldcanapés / 2Soygingerpulledchickenonricecake / 1Prosciuttowrappedasparagus / 1Grilled pesto shrimp / 3Smokedsalmoncanapés / 1

HotCoconutshrimp / 2Mini crab cakes with remoulade sauce / 3Scallopswrappedinbacon / 2Coffeecrustedlambchopswithapricotjam / 3Potstickers / 2BeefWellington / 2Brie and raspberry encroute / 1Mushroom vol-au-vent / 1Beef satay with spicy peanut sauce / 1Stuffedredskinnedpotatoes / 2Choose one: pulled pork, cheddar and caramelized onion, beef and mushroom

Bar ServicePriced per person

COCKTAILSFirstHour / 9EachAdditionalHour / 6Fullbeverageserviceofcocktails,domesticandpremium beer, wine, assorted soft drinks

WINE AND BEERFirstHour / 7EachAdditionalHour / 5Domesticandpremiumbeer,wine,assortedsoftdrinks

CASH BAR

HOSTED BAR - We record each drink served and you are invoiced at the conclusion of your event PremiumCocktails / 6Wine / 5PremiumBeer / 5DomesticBeer / 4AssortedSoda / 2

7*All prices and menu selections subject to change * Prices shown do not reflect PA 6% sales tax and 19% service charge.

WARNING: Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish and eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

One Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA 166021-877-447-5621 • 1-814-943-5392 • info@blaircc.net

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