Top Missouri Gala Venues

• Spaces for 65-700 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 6 Event Spaces
• 6 Meeting Spaces

The Liberty Community Center has served as a hub of connection in Liberty, Missouri since it opened in 1992. Located at 1600 S. Withers Road with free parking and convenient access to both I-35 and I-435, the center draws guests from across the Kansas City metro area for recreation, wellness, and private events. For events, the center offers six configurable meeting rooms — the Red, White, and Blue Rooms — that can be rented individually or in combination to accommodate gatherings from 65 to 500 guests. Ceiling-mounted screens, tables, chairs, and complimentary room setup are included with every rental; video projectors, coffee stations, and sound systems are available as add-ons. On the same campus, the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre seats 700 in a traditional proscenium house with an expansive stage, professional lighting and audio, and two backstage dressing rooms. The theatre accommodates live performances, corporate seminars, concerts, product launches, and large-scale events at rates described as typically well below comparable hotel ballrooms and convention centers.

• Spaces for 13-1,105 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Meeting Spaces

River City Casino & Hotel opened in 2010 as a gaming and entertainment destination in Lemay, about 10 miles south of downtown St. Louis. A 2013 expansion added a 200-room hotel and a 14,000-square-foot multi-purpose event center. The River Ballroom anchors the event center: 10,570 square feet of banquet space with 24-foot ceilings and a state-of-the-art stage, accommodating up to 720 guests for a seated dinner or 1,105 for a standing reception. The ballroom divides into five breakout rooms via movable partitions for groups of any size, and a separate meeting room and board room are available for more intimate gatherings. A 1,600-space covered parking structure serves the property. All wedding packages include a 24-by-24-foot dance floor, banquet chairs, linens, and table décor, along with a dedicated banquet captain and complimentary tasting for up to four guests. In-house culinary teams support menus from hors d'oeuvres and plated dinners through late-night snacks.

• Spaces for 180 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Park

Quail Ridge Lodge is a 3,600-square-foot rustic cedar lodge banquet facility managed by St. Charles County Parks, situated within Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville, Missouri. The single-floor space features a large vaulted ceiling, panoramic windows, and a wooden deck that overlooks a nearby lake and gazebo, accommodating up to 180 guests. The lodge is well suited to wedding receptions, organization banquets, family gatherings, and private celebrations. It comes equipped with a warming kitchen, and tables and chairs are included with the rental. The park grounds offer scenic outdoor space near the lake, making it a natural setting for ceremonies or cocktail receptions. Reservations are available up to two years in advance through the St. Charles County Parks recreation department.

• Spaces for 200 Guests