Top Auburndale Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve occupies 112 acres along the north shore of Lake Rochelle in Lake Alfred, Florida. At the heart of the property stands a red-brick Craftsman-style mansion built in 1915 by Scottish entrepreneur Alexander Mackay — a house defined by sleeping porches, wide column-framed porch spans, and grounds that have been landscaped for well over a century. The estate is available to rent for weddings, receptions, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private parties. Two outdoor ceremony sites frame the options: the Garden Room, anchored by a walled brick archway draped in greenery, and a lakefront gazebo with views over Lake Rochelle. The mansion's formal dining hall suits intimate indoor gatherings, while the back lawn and 40-by-60-foot back patio open the property to larger outdoor receptions. Bridal and groomsmen dressing rooms are available on-site, and renters may bring vendors of their choice for catering and services. The Parks and Recreation Department manages bookings directly through the City of Lake Alfred.

• Spaces for 15-2,400 Guests
• 7 Event Spaces
• 5 Meeting Spaces
• 12 Total Spaces

The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department of the City of Winter Haven manages a diverse portfolio of event venues and recreational facilities across Florida's "City of 100 Lakes." From historic halls to modern fieldhouses, the department provides rental spaces for events of all sizes — community gatherings, banquets, athletic tournaments, and private celebrations alike. The AdventHealth Fieldhouse & Conference Center at 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard is the department's flagship event facility, featuring a full complex of meeting rooms and gymnasium spaces. The conference wing offers seven configurable rooms ranging from intimate board settings to banquet halls seating up to 180 guests. The fieldhouse itself spans multiple gym blocks with a combined full-facility capacity of 2,400, along with up to six basketball courts and twelve volleyball courts available for individual rental. The department also manages Nora Mayo Hall, a large civic auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 guests in auditorium configuration or 600 for banquets, as well as the Garden Center of Winter Haven, the Woman's Club, and Lion's Park Clubhouse — each suited to smaller gatherings and social events. All rentals are coordinated through the department's offices at 500 Third Street NW in Winter Haven.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 60-2,218 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Theater
• 7 Total Spaces

The RP Funding Center — known for decades as The Lakeland Center — is a multipurpose entertainment and convention complex in downtown Lakeland, Florida, situated approximately 35 miles east of Tampa and 55 miles southwest of Orlando. Operated by the City of Lakeland, the facility encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space across seven distinct venues, welcoming over 500,000 attendees at 500-plus events each year. The complex is anchored by the George Jenkins Arena, which seats up to 1,450 for banquets and scales to nearly 10,000 in full-arena configuration, and the Youkey Theatre, a 2,218-seat performing arts venue that hosts Broadway productions, symphony performances, corporate general sessions, and dance competitions. For conventions and trade shows, the Exhibit Hall and Sikes Hall together offer more than 52,000 square feet of divisible, column-free space. Wedding receptions and banquets find a natural home in the Lake Hollingsworth Ballroom, a 5,000-square-foot carpeted ballroom with chandelier lighting that accommodates up to 300 for seated dinners. All spaces include complimentary Wi-Fi, and the venue provides in-house catering through its partnership with Levy. Two on-site hotels — SpringHill Suites and Hyatt Place — sit directly adjacent, with an additional 2,500 hotel rooms within two miles.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 175 Guests

• Spaces for 125 Guests

• Spaces for 600 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 350-700 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Convention Center

The Arthur Boring Civic Center is a climate-controlled event facility located on the grounds of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida. Spanning 11,000 square feet with 13-foot ceilings, the space accommodates up to 350 guests for banquets, wedding receptions, seminars, trade shows, and a range of private events. The center comes equipped with 350 chairs, 35 tables in both banquet and round configurations, a PA system with microphone, podium, and staging — making it well-suited for events that need built-in presentation infrastructure. A roll-up loading door facilitates setup for exhibitions and trade shows. Free on-site parking is available, and the facility is fully accessible with indoor restrooms.

• Spaces for 2,268 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Event Space

The Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center is a state-of-the-art, 21,375-square-foot climate-controlled facility situated on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds in Plant City, Florida — about 30 minutes east of Tampa. The building rises to a 30-foot ceiling and features finished flooring throughout, making it well-suited for a wide range of gatherings, from livestock shows and trade exhibitions to concerts, school functions, and private events. The center offers flexible configuration options across its expansive floor, accommodating up to 660 floor-level seated guests alongside 1,608 retractable tiered bleacher seats. Built-in infrastructure includes a state-of-the-art PA system with optional LED signage, ceiling-mounted electrical outlets, internet access, a ticketing office, and multiple bathrooms. Two concession areas, 80 tables, 600 chairs, and optional staging and pipe-and-drape are available to support events of varying scale and format. With a large front parking lot and easy load-in access through multiple access doors, the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center is designed to handle high-volume events efficiently while offering the flexibility that planners need for a broad range of programming.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

The Milton E. Hull Historical Armory Building sits on the grounds of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida. Its distinctive stone exterior gives way to a warm interior event room featuring a fireplace, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, and laminate wood flooring — a neutral, light-filled space that suits weddings, receptions, and private celebrations alike. The building offers 2,257 square feet of rentable space with 10-foot ceilings and multiple access points for easy guest flow. Tables, chairs, and a podium are provided, along with a limited kitchen area for food preparation. The venue welcomes outside caterers, offers complimentary parking, and includes internet access and indoor restrooms.

• Spaces for 600-1,200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The TECO Expo Hall is a 17,000-square-foot, climate-controlled event space on the grounds of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida. With 32-foot ceilings and finished flooring, the hall accommodates a wide range of events — from wedding receptions and banquets to trade shows, seminars, and reunions. The space is equipped with a built-in PA system, staging, a podium with wireless microphone, internet access, and optional LED signage. A 41-by-25-foot food prep kitchen area supports catering operations, while indoor restrooms and free on-site parking make the facility practical for large gatherings. Pipe-and-drape rental is also available to help define and dress the open floor plan. Situated within the iconic festival grounds at 2301 W. Oak Ave, the hall offers flexible, full-day rental packages and can be configured to fit events for up to 600 guests. The rental team coordinates directly with clients to outline available dates and licensing details.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Summer House on the Lake offers event spaces for your next celebration in Orlando, Florida.

Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area offers event spaces for your next celebration in Orlando, Florida.