Top Columbus Venues

• Spaces for 18-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

The Inn at Irwin Gardens occupies a meticulously preserved historic estate in Columbus, Indiana, where a Victorian home built in 1864 was transformed through a 1910 Edwardian redesign into one of the region's most distinctive event properties. The interior retains its original light fixtures, furniture, and bathroom fixtures alongside imported English oak, Italian marble fireplaces, and seven stained glass motifs representing the days of the week. The Italianate gardens — designed between 1910 and 1913 and inspired by Pompeian excavations — provide a rare outdoor setting for celebrations. Wisteria pergolas, turtle pond fountains, sculpted marble busts of Greek philosophers, a bronze elephant from the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, and a medieval Italian wishing well create a landscape unlike any other in the Midwest. The inn offers three event configurations: the First Floor, with its antique-furnished historic rooms and garden access for up to 75 guests; the Terrace, an open-air garden setting for up to 150 guests standing or 60 seated; and the Full Garden, which accommodates up to 200 guests across multiple lawn areas and flexible stations. Weddings are limited to 15 per year, ensuring attentive coordination for every event.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Woolery Mill was built in 1930 as a stone mill and has been renovated into a unique venue for weddings and events of all occasions. The Woolery Mill is a designated historic landmark with modern amenities. The space features an industrial chic look, soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and 8,000 square feet of event space. With a capacity of up to 500 guests, multiple expansive patios, and endless photo ops, Woolery Mill is the perfect location for your special day!

• Spaces for 100-600 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 3 Total Spaces

eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat spans 500 acres of Southern Indiana woodlands off State Road 46 in Nashville, Indiana — a property built around both outdoor adventure and private events. The setting combines a working activities destination (zip lines, paintball, hiking, lake access) with dedicated indoor and outdoor venues, giving groups the rare option to fold an event into a full multi-day experience. The Gallery is the signature indoor venue, accommodating up to 200 guests with a covered porch. The space features original paintings by Patricia Rhoden Bartels alongside rustic timber framing, and includes a bar area, stage, dance floor, fireplace, upstairs loft, a Bridal Suite with makeup vanities, a Grooms Room, a full prep kitchen, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The outdoor Stage is a barn-wood platform set within a natural amphitheater that holds up to 600 guests, while the four-acre lake offers a lakeside dock and event area for gatherings of up to 100. Catering through a preferred partnership with Nashville House/Ferguson House is available on-site, and the venue's surrounding campgrounds, cabins, and glamping accommodations make it a natural fit for multi-day corporate retreats, wedding weekends, and group gatherings.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

Batar is a destination restaurant, gourmet sweet shop, and event venue nestled along the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour, Indiana — centrally located between Indianapolis and Louisville, just five minutes east of Interstate 65 on Highway 50. Recognized as one of the "Top 20 Destination Restaurants in Indiana" by the Indiana Tourism Bureau, Batar draws guests from the region for its lunch cafe, home-baked sweets, and retail shop as well as its event offerings. Muscatatuck Hall anchors the event program, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and 180-degree wooded views that bring the surrounding nature preserve indoors. The hall accommodates intimate receptions of up to 40 guests, with multiple outdoor garden settings available for ceremonies of up to 70. Batar provides chair setup, tables, white linens, and private bridal party waiting rooms, giving couples and event hosts a clean starting point to style the space in their own way. Beyond weddings, Muscatatuck Hall is available for birthday and anniversary parties, showers, reunions, and memorial gatherings, with bookings running April through November.

• Spaces for 350-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Beeson Hall is a 5,000-square-foot event hall located on the southwest corner of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Center at 396 Branigin Blvd. in Franklin, Indiana. The hall features towering ceilings with exposed wooden beams, expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, a polished wooden dance floor, a food service area, and a designated spot for a DJ — making it well suited for wedding receptions, corporate gatherings, anniversary celebrations, and business meetings. Adjacent to Franklin College, the Johnson County Library, and historic Province Park, Beeson Hall accommodates up to 350 guests for lecture-style events, 250 for receptions without a dance floor, or 220 when the dance floor is in use. Kitchen access is included with every rental.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 2 Total Spaces

Highpoint Events is a 15-acre apple orchard turned event venue set in Greensburg, Indiana, featuring 1,400 fruit trees, a pumpkin patch, sunflower gardens, and an 1858-built homestead, all situated alongside a 45-acre reservoir. The property offers both indoor and outdoor locations, creating a pastoral backdrop suited to weddings, corporate outings, holiday parties, and other private celebrations. The Gathering Hall is a modernized indoor space accommodating up to 299 seated guests, with hardwood floors, dimmable lighting, a commercial staging kitchen, and 5,000 square feet of adjoining outdoor entertainment space overlooking the reservoir. For more intimate gatherings, The Mill Barn is a two-story facility with a stone foundation dating to 1854, featuring hand-milled hardwoods, a massive stone fireplace, a balcony overlooking the orchard, and a lower-level speakeasy with stone walls and antique bar seating up to 40 guests. Highpoint Events allows couples to choose their own caterer and offers in-house bartending and mobile bar options. Onsite parking and climate-controlled spaces round out the practical conveniences for guests.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Established in 1961, Dye's Walk Country Club is a full-service private country club in Greenwood, Indiana — home to the first course Pete and Alice Dye ever designed together. The 18-hole par 71 layout winds through manicured grounds that form a natural backdrop for celebrations of all kinds. The clubhouse offers two distinct event spaces suited to different occasions. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 120 guests in a setting finished with warm tones, a built-in dance floor, a dedicated bar and food service area, and full audiovisual capabilities — with an outdoor deck for guests to step outside between festivities. The Overlook Room is a more intimate option, seating up to 30 guests in summer and 50 in cooler months, with sweeping views of the golf course and driving range, a private balcony, a built-in wet bar, and projector capabilities. Both spaces are managed by a dedicated events and catering team, making Dye's Walk a well-equipped option for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and private parties in the south Indianapolis area.

• Spaces for 220-600 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Valle Vista Golf Club & Conference Center sits on more than 100 acres of manicured grounds in Greenwood, Indiana, about 15 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis. The venue's Spanish-style clubhouse crowns a hillside above an 18-hole championship golf course, with rolling terrain, a waterfall, and Swan Lake woven throughout the property — a setting that gives both ceremonies and receptions an outdoor-photograph-ready backdrop year-round. Ceremonies take place at the Veranda on the Green, a covered and fully encloseable outdoor terrace with rustic chandeliers, tiled flooring, and side curtains that keep the space comfortable in any season. Reception ballrooms — including the Westview Ballroom, with its built-in hardwood dance floor and panoramic views of Swan Lake — accommodate groups from 60 to 600 guests. Catering is handled in-house by the venue's culinary team, with all-inclusive packages available.

• Spaces for 120-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Deer Park Manor is a historic event estate set on 20 acres in Bloomington, Indiana, minutes from Indiana University and downtown. Built between 1953 and 1956 by Sarkes and Mary Tarzian — the Tarzians were pioneers in color television technology and broadcast media — the property has welcomed guests including Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. The Fitzgerald family acquired the manor in 1998 and undertook extensive renovations, adding landscaped gardens, water features, gated drives, and curated interior spaces. The grounds include remnants of a historic limestone quarry, roaming deer and red fox, and seasonal wildflowers that lend the estate a nature-preserve character. The manor accommodates up to 120 guests indoors and 175 guests for outdoor celebrations. Open-vendor catering and BYO alcohol (with licensed servers) give couples and event hosts full flexibility over the food and drink experience. Tables and chairs are included, and the outdoor reception area can support tented setups up to 40 by 80 feet. The manor is available for weddings, business dinners, reunions, graduation parties, anniversary receptions, and other private gatherings.

• Spaces for 250-3,154 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 3 Total Spaces

Indiana University Auditorium has anchored the cultural life of Bloomington since opening its doors in 1941, when its first season was built around classical concerts at roughly a dollar a ticket. Today the 3,200-seat theatre on the IU campus hosts world-class touring artists, prominent figures in government and science, and the full range of ceremonies and lectures that define campus life — supported by a staff of 20 full-time employees, more than 200 part-time employees, and over 300 student volunteers. Beyond the main theatre, the Auditorium offers several event spaces suited to private gatherings of varying scales. The Grand Foyer accommodates up to 400 guests for receptions and up to 250 for seated banquets, while the adjacent Hall of Murals — distinguished by Thomas Hart Benton murals and marble walls — hosts up to 350 standing or 250 seated. Both spaces are available for weddings, corporate events, and private dinners, with flexible lobby packages, a full-service Ticketmaster box office for ticketed events, and a preferred caterers list for food and beverage service. The building also houses the Dailey Family Memorial Collection of Hoosier Art and the IU Auditorium Organ, lending the venue a cultural depth few event spaces can match.

• Spaces for 32-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Total Spaces

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina sits on the shores of Lake Monroe, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Bloomington, Indiana. The property brings together 118 guest rooms and suites with over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, making it a natural choice for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations that call for a waterfront backdrop. The venue's event spaces range from the 2,688-square-foot Admiral Room — a flexible ballroom with AV capability and capacity for up to 300 in theater configuration — to The Anchor Patio, a 4,800-square-foot outdoor terrace accommodating up to 400 guests for receptions with lake views. Smaller gatherings find their place in the Coral Room, a wood-accented space with a copper fireplace and views of the lake, or The Beach, a private waterfront area suited for ceremonies and outdoor socials. In-house dining is anchored by the Windjammer Grill and Tradewinds restaurant, both with lake views and the option for private buyout. The property also offers a private beach, indoor and outdoor pool, and boat rentals through an on-site partner — giving event guests activities before or after the main event.

• Spaces for 8-630 Guests
• 2 Landmarks
• 1 Theater
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a 1922 art deco landmark in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts venue a few blocks from Indiana University. The theater's 630-seat auditorium, ornate lobby, mezzanine, and the historic "Indiana" marquee on Kirkwood Avenue have made it a centerpiece of the city's cultural life for over a century. The venue hosts touring concerts, theatrical productions, dance recitals, film screenings, lectures, and comedy alongside private events including corporate conferences, fundraisers, family reunions, celebrations of life, and private screenings. Traditional wedding rentals offer full use of the auditorium, lobby, and marquee with flexible entertainment options, while an intimate one-hour ceremony package brings couples into the art deco lobby for gatherings of up to eight guests. Full venue buyouts give private clients access to the theater's professional staff — including box office services, house management, volunteer ushers, concessions, and technical support.

• Spaces for 60-140 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Cascades Inn is a boutique motel and event property on the near north side of Bloomington, Indiana, 1.5 miles from downtown and within half a mile of Indiana University's Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall. The property backs onto Cascades Park, Bloomington's first city park, and centers on a 10,000-square-foot courtyard garden with a fountain, winding walkways, and mature plantings of trees, grasses, and flowers. For private events and meetings, the inn offers two dedicated indoor rooms and the expansive Courtyard Garden. The Sycamore Room spans over 1,000 square feet with hardwood floors and large windows overlooking the grounds, accommodating up to 80 guests. It connects through French doors to the adjacent Maple Room, a 500-square-foot space that seats up to 60 and works well as a breakout area, staging room, or secondary gathering space. Both rooms include tables, chairs, linens, and A/V equipment, with access to the adjacent lobby lounge featuring a fireplace and library. Cascades Inn carries no catering requirement, giving event planners full flexibility in their food and beverage arrangements. Free off-street parking and complimentary high-speed WiFi are available to all guests.

• Spaces for 48-800 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 11 Total Spaces

The Bloomington Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown Bloomington, Indiana, offering 60,000 square feet of flexible event space across two connected buildings. The center accommodates a wide range of celebrations and gatherings — from intimate meetings to conventions and weddings — with more than 20 configurable rooms that can be scaled to fit nearly any guest count. The flagship Great Room spans 9,398 square feet and seats up to 560 guests for banquets or 600 in theater style, making it one of southern Indiana's most versatile event halls. For larger conventions and trade shows, the Grand Exhibit Hall provides 26,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space. The Rooftop Patio adds an outdoor option with views of the surrounding downtown. In-house catering and professional audio-visual services are available on-site, and the center is directly connected to a Courtyard by Marriott, with five additional hotels within walking distance. The venue sits steps from dozens of restaurants, galleries, theaters, and live music venues on Bloomington's historic courthouse square, and 500 free surface parking spaces are available on-site.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Sycamore Farm Bloomington has specialized in barn weddings and private events since 2012, set on a working horse farm in Southern Indiana's rolling hills a few miles outside of downtown Bloomington. The property combines recycled barn wood interiors, chandeliers, and fairy lights with expansive open grounds, offering a rustic aesthetic alongside a more polished finish than a traditional barn. The farm's three connected spaces work together or independently. The Dining Room — a three-sided covered barn measuring 48 by 56 feet — accommodates up to 200 seated guests beneath chandeliers and fairy lights, with views of the back paddock and surrounding hills. The open-sided Breezeway links the Dining Room to the Bar and Mingling Space and doubles as a dance floor, strung with café lights overhead. The Bar and Mingling Space, measuring 24 by 48 feet, suits cocktail hours, smaller dinners, and holiday gatherings, and includes a caterer's kitchen, bar, dressing room, and a former foaling stall repurposed as a buffet or catering workstation. The venue is temperature-controlled with large glass garage doors that can be configured for any season, and rentals include all three barns, the breezeway, paddocks, paved parking, WiFi, and decoration tools. Farm animals remain on the property, adding to the setting's character for guests who explore the grounds.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Jones Crossing Banquet & Event Center is a full-service wedding and private event venue set on more than six private acres in Mooresville, Indiana, just minutes from Indianapolis. The property offers a naturally landscaped outdoor ceremony area with a waterfall garden backdrop, paired with a climate-controlled ballroom that accommodates up to 300 guests — making it a practical choice for celebrations of nearly any size. The venue handles setup, teardown, and cleanup at no additional charge, and its onsite event directors guide couples and event hosts from initial booking through the day itself. In-house catering and bar service are available, with customizable menus. Jones Crossing hosts one event per day, giving each client exclusive use of the property for their occasion. Beyond weddings, the venue welcomes corporate meetings, holiday parties, fundraisers, reunions, milestone birthdays, quinceañeras, and other private gatherings in the same full-service format.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

Fountain Square is a historic downtown landmark in Bloomington, Indiana, born from a 1980s revitalization effort that merged ten individual buildings along Kirkwood Avenue into a single 130,000-square-foot complex. Some of the structures date back to the 1800s — one formerly housed an 1869 Opera House, another was the original Monroe County Jail — and the complex was completed in stages through 1988 under the direction of CFC Properties, the real estate division of Cook Group. At the heart of the complex sits the Ballroom, an event space that accommodates up to 150 guests for weddings, reunions, anniversaries, and private celebrations. The room features gorgeously painted recessed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling north-facing windows, and ample lighting. Tables, chairs, and A/V equipment are included with every rental. Fountain Square partners with Elite Weddings & Events, whose lead planner brings hands-on experience and insider knowledge to both planning and day-of execution for ballroom events.

• Spaces for 48 Guests