Top California Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Hartley Farms is a 37-acre organic farm and event venue situated along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail in San Miguel, California, about 15 minutes from downtown Paso Robles. The working farm grows a wide variety of organic fruits — including plums, nectarines, pears, cherries, apricots, and grapes — and was designed from the ground up with events in mind. The property centers on 8,000 square feet of open lawn anchored by a 200-year-old Live Oak tree, which serves as a canopy for wedding ceremonies. A permanent dance floor and bandstand are in place for receptions, and Sycamore groves provide natural shade for cocktail gatherings. A historic one-room schoolhouse from the Old Pleasant Valley era adds a distinctive period character to the grounds. Hartley Farms hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private dinners, offering a genuine farm-to-celebration experience on land that has been cultivated by the same family for generations.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Cameron Park Country Club sits in the Sierra foothills of Northern California at 1,300 feet elevation, positioned above the Sacramento Valley fog between Folsom and El Dorado Hills. The club's recently remodeled clubhouse overlooks a golf course recognized as one of Northern California's most beautiful, with sweeping views of majestic oaks and rolling fairways. The club serves as the premier wedding venue in El Dorado County, accommodating events for up to 200 guests year-round. Indoor and outdoor spaces include the Sierra Room — an upstairs dining room with panoramic golf course views and room for a buffet line or dance floor — alongside the Masters Lounge for cocktails, an outdoor deck with fire pit, an intimate Cameron Room for smaller gatherings, and a 10th Tee Ceremony Site offering valley views of the course below. An on-site wedding planner with extensive experience is available to handle as much or as little of the planning as couples prefer. The combination of scenic foothill setting, flexible event spaces, and in-house coordination has made Cameron Park Country Club a sought-after destination for weddings and private events in the greater Sacramento region.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

MGM Banquet Hall is a full-service event venue located at 119 S. Kenwood St. in Glendale, California. Operating since 1980, the hall has built a long-standing reputation as one of the area's go-to destinations for weddings, quinceaneras, christenings, birthday parties, corporate events, graduation parties, and holiday celebrations. The venue's main hall spans over 6,000 square feet and accommodates up to 300 guests. The space features a large dance floor and has undergone recent renovations to refresh both its exterior and interior. A professional service staff works alongside each event to ensure a smooth experience, and management can connect clients with trusted vendors for décor, florals, and entertainment.

• Spaces for 136 Guests

Fat's Catering is the event and banquet arm of the Fat Family Restaurant Group, a Sacramento institution that has been family-owned since Frank Fat opened his namesake restaurant in 1939. The catering division was added to the family's portfolio in 1980, extending the group's culinary legacy into private events and celebrations. The facility offers a full-service catering program alongside banquet rooms available for individual rental or full-facility buyout, welcoming events such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings. As a full-service caterer, the team customizes menus to suit each event, drawing on expertise across Chinese, American, Italian, and French cuisines. Frank Fat's restaurant earned the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics Award in 2013, a recognition given to locally owned establishments that reflect the character of their communities. Fat's Catering carries that same family tradition forward under Executive Chef Lina Fat, continuing to offer the Fat family's signature approach to hospitality and cuisine.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 250-380 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

Diana Court Banquet Hall is an event and banquet venue located at 5351 N Diana St in Fresno, California, inside the historic Fresno Elks Lodge #439. The venue offers two rentable spaces for private events. The Dining Room seats up to 250 guests and features a dance floor and full kitchen, making it well suited for weddings, receptions, reunions, fundraisers, and business events. The Lounge provides a more social atmosphere with a full bar, ample seating, a dance floor, and a big screen TV. Diana Court Banquet Hall welcomes outside caterers and is available for a wide range of celebrations throughout the Central Valley.

The Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park An award winning display of flowers welcomes visitors to Golden Gate Park as the sun peeks through a clump of trees along the road beside the Rose Garden, which is located within the park. In addition to the beauty, smell, and sight of hybrid tea roses and a range of miniature roses, the public is also enlightened by the beauty, fragrance, and sight of miniature roses. The maximum capacity of guests at The Rose Garden is 150. The address is J.F. Kennedy Drive and 14th Avenue in Golden Gate Park. Wedding Site Features: - Located at the pedestrian entry to GGP at Fulton and Park Presidio Avenue, the Rose Garden provides a tranquil retreat from the city. - Roses are typically in full bloom from the middle of May through the beginning of June. During the winter months, the Rose Garden's roses are not in bloom, thus visitors should avoid visiting during this time. - There are no chairs or tables available at this location. - Max capacity for this site is 150 people. - It is not permitted to use an amplifier at this place. - Restrooms are located in the 14th Avenue East Picnic Area, which is directly adjacent to the Rose Garden and is the most convenient location. - Vehicle entrance to the Rose Garden is prohibited on Sundays and every Saturday from the first Saturday in April to the last Saturday in September, as a result of routine road closures in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Yoshie Akiba, the creator and namesake of Yoshie's, opened a tiny sushi bar in North Berkeley in 1972 with her two best friends Kaz Kajimura, a journalist and carpenter, and Hiroyuki Hori, a painter and Japanese cook. Yoshi's acquired a reputation as the Bay Area's top site for superb Japanese cuisine and jazz music over the following 40 years, becoming one of the world's most regarded jazz venues. Yoshi's is now a 17,000-square-foot award-winning 310-seat live performance venue with a state-of-the-art sound system and design in the middle of Oakland's Jack London Square. The theater has broadened its focus to encompass larger genres suitable for a variety of musical interests under the direction of current Artistic Director Daniel Grujic. ENKAI ROOM Private dining room, also perfect for presentations and corporate events. Simple & elegant, the Enkai Room features a wireless microphone and a projector/screen (available for rent). Capacity: 60-90 guests CLAREMONT ROOM Join us in our newly renovated Claremont Room, which pays homage to our humble beginnings as a North Berkeley jazz venue and sushi bar. The ideal location for a private event up to 80 guests. Capacity: 70-80 guests WAI-WAI ROOM Comfortable and sophisticated, the Wai-Wai Room provides an open view to the restaurant, with combined seating of chairs and banquettes. Max Capacity: 24 guests MAIN DINING ROOM Perfect for weddings and private events of up to 80 guests, the Main Dining Room is located along with the restaurant's full-length windows and provides a full view of the outdoors. Capacity: 80-90 guests SUSHI BAR Seating at the Sushi Bar is a favorite for sushi & sashimi fanatics! Book the sushi bar for your party and see our Chefs creating the most amazing rolls and sashimi combos right in front of you. When booked exclusively for your party, the Sushi Lovers Menu is a must-try. Capacity: 10-18 guests SEMI-PRIVATE DINING Semi-private areas can be created with our shoji screens placed in the Main Dining Room. Capacity: 10-30 guests DINNER AND SHOW PACKAGE We recommend that parties of any size enhance their experience by coupling dinner with one of the nightly performances in the Live Performance Venue. Our staff will reserve premium seats for dinners. Capacity: 20-300 guests LUNCHEONS, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS Yoshi’s Oakland is ideal for private events at lunchtime; bring the ‘private’ experience to a different level by having our restaurant open exclusively for your group. Capacity: 20-300 guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Fresh Pearson Ranch, LOVE® brand Oranges, or LEMONS are now available for your wedding or special occasion! Imagine having a centerpiece or display table with stunning, "eye-catching" hand-picked, delectable California Oranges or Lemons. Allow Pearson Ranch to assist you in creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event, whether you want to use oranges or lemons as part of a display that packs a sophisticated and memorable "touch" or you are creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event. Remember that if you want fresh California Oranges or Lemons as part of your reception table centerpieces, you should work with a company that is still small enough to care about your special day, and one that specializes in beautiful citrus. We have done it before, and we can always assist you! After all, you understand what true love entails. Here is one customer's response to Pearson Ranch's customer service and products for her daughter's wedding: "Thank you so very much for all your suggestions in helping me choose items for the hotel goody bags for my daughter's wedding in San Francisco recently. Your patience and kindness were above and beyond the call of duty -- and your products were delicious! The Valencias, the pistachios, the grape juice... just wonderful! (I know, because we kept some for ourselves! Yum!) You certainly put this nervous mother-of-the-bride from NY (planning a CA wedding) at ease with your calm assurance, and I am very grateful. I will certainly recommend Pearson Ranch in the future!"

• Spaces for 290 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites is a luxury boutique hotel set in Grass Valley, California — one block from the cultural heart of downtown and within walking distance of locally owned restaurants, art galleries, and shops. The property occupies a distinctive spot in the Gold Country foothills, two miles from Nevada City. Event spaces are housed in the historic Binkelman Brewery building, offering 1,400 square feet of dedicated private meeting and conference space alongside a shaded outdoor lawn and a large rooftop patio surrounded by flowers and fruit trees. The venue accommodates a range of gatherings, from corporate meetings and team-building events to family reunions and outdoor weddings. On-site amenities include fully equipped multimedia and audio-visual systems, wireless internet throughout the property, a prep kitchen, and wedding and off-site event catering with a full bar. The hotel's 48 guestrooms and suites allow visiting guests to stay on property, with complimentary continental breakfast and an evening reception with wine and hors-d'oeuvres included.

• Spaces for 65-250 Guests
• 2 Art Galleries

Blue Line Arts is a regional arts nonprofit and gallery venue in Roseville, California, serving Placer County and the Greater Sacramento region since 1966. Originally founded as Roseville Community Projects Incorporated, the organization relocated in 2008 to its current purpose-built facility at 405 Vernon Street — a state-of-the-art space that houses rotating exhibitions alongside a dedicated education wing for youth and adult programming. The facility offers two rental configurations for private events. The Entire Facility encompasses all three galleries — the West Park Workshop Gallery, Coker Family Main Gallery, and Broad Education Gallery with patio — and accommodates up to 250 guests. The Broad Education Gallery with patio access rents independently for groups of up to 65. Both spaces come furnished with tables and chairs, a full kitchen, AV equipment, outdoor patio with café lighting, and complimentary on-site parking. Blue Line Arts has hosted weddings, showers, fundraisers, corporate events, holiday parties, book signings, and lectures within its gallery walls.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Rentals of Facilities The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has a variety of venues available to rent for your next celebration or happy occasion. Each venue has its own own design components and aspects; make a reservation today and celebrate tomorrow. Minimonies at Ravenswood At Ravenswood Historic Site, we are introducing outdoor "minimonies" (mini-ceremonies). Exchange your vows in an outdoor environment with up to 50 guests while keeping all aspects of social distancing in mind. Choose from a romantic garden gazebo, a rustic covered tree patch, or the classic shaded tree archway for your ceremony. Included are the bride's room, tables, chairs, restrooms, parking, and a building attendant. Applicants have the option of hosting a small event with a champagne toast and individually prepared food. A minimum of four (4) hours is required; any additional hours will be charged at the hourly rental rate. Facility Event Rental Process at Ravenswood Applications are accepted eighteen (18) months in advance of the requested date, on a first-come, first served basis; preferred dates, times, and facility location vary. Applicants must submit a completed and signed Facility Rental Application, as well as a refundable deposit, to book and reserve the day. All other rental fees must be paid 45 days before the event date. If applicants want to rent with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, they must understand and obey the Facility Rental Rules and Regulations. A facility, date, or requested times are not guaranteed or secured by submitting an application.

• Spaces for 170 Guests

Clunie Community Center occupies a three-story Art Deco brick building within McKinley Park in Sacramento, California. Built in the 1930s, the center welcomes visitors through a lobby finished with period-appropriate architectural detail, and an elevator provides access to all three floors. The main event space is a 2,800-square-foot auditorium on the ground floor, featuring hardwood floors, chandeliers, and a built-in stage with stage lighting. An adjoining warming kitchen with commercial stainless steel appliances — including warming ovens, an ice maker, and a refrigerator — is available as an add-on for catering use. Three carpeted meeting rooms on the upper floors offer flexible space for smaller gatherings: the East Sacramento Room on the mezzanine level, and Rooms B and C on the top floor, which can be rented individually or combined. The center is available for weddings, banquets, dances, performances, recitals, conferences, and nonprofit events. All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning, and WiFi is available throughout the facility. Clunie Community Center is operated by the City of Sacramento's Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment department.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Villa Toscano Winery sits on Shenandoah Road in Plymouth, California, in the heart of Amador County's Sierra Foothills — roughly 40 miles east of Sacramento. Styled after the Italian countryside it draws inspiration from, the property blends Old World architecture with the natural beauty of Northern California's wine country, featuring terraced gardens and tranquil ponds amid sweeping vineyard vistas. The winery has been producing wines of distinction in the Shenandoah Valley for more than 25 years, with a portfolio centered on the region's signature Zinfandel, Barbera, and Rhone varietals. Guests are welcomed daily in the tasting room and the on-site bistro, which serves handmade pizzas, freshly made salads, and seasonal specials paired with estate wines. The venue also accommodates smaller groups and private parties — contact the events team directly to discuss available options.