Top Dixon Venues

• Spaces for 150-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Vizcaya Sacramento is a full-service wedding and special event venue set within a designated historical landmark in the Curtis Park neighborhood of Sacramento, California. The 6,500-square-foot white colonial revival mansion, built in 1889, combines Victorian architecture with year-round indoor and outdoor event spaces suited for weddings, receptions, and private gatherings of up to 240 guests. The venue's primary indoor space, the Vizcaya Pavilion, features artesian stained glass lighting, soaring ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the Courtyard and East Patio provide intimate settings for ceremonies and cocktail hours, dressed with market lighting. With more than 20 years of coordinating weddings for the Sacramento community, Vizcaya offers customizable menus crafted by an in-house chef alongside dedicated event planning assistance from initial consultation through day-of execution. On-site bed and breakfast accommodations — eight guest rooms across the mansion and carriage house — are available to evening clients, offering a seamless experience for wedding parties and out-of-town guests.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

At all of our locations, Il Fornaio offers exquisite private and semi private dining spaces, as well as a variety of specialty menus and services to complement our authentic, award winning Italian food. Our professional staff will work directly with you to make your event one to remember. Please select your location, fill out the form, and we will be in touch as soon as possible to learn more about our full service event planning and how we can help you create the perfect celebration to fit your budget and group size. Il Fornaio Sacramento offers elegant private and semi-private dining space along with a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests. CATERING Let us create a really unforgettable experience for you and your guests, from weddings to corporate events to social gatherings! Our talented catering team can cater parties of any size and budget with authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. There are options for pick-up, delivery, or full service on site or off site catering. PRIVATE DINING Our staff, including our on-site Event Coordinator, can assist you in developing an unique private dining event, in addition to creating a menu and reserving a dining room appropriate for your occasion. There is never a charge for renting a room. The entire restaurant is available for buyout for major special events in addition to the eating spaces shown here.

• Spaces for 375-1,000 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 4 Historic Spaces

Occupying a beautifully restored 1923 Public Market Building designed by architect Julia Morgan, the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel stands at 1230 J Street in the heart of downtown Sacramento, adjacent to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and steps from the California State Capitol. The property, which completed a comprehensive multi-year renovation in 2026, pairs the preserved brick exterior and vintage steel structural elements of the historic building with a fully modernized 505-room tower. The hotel offers more than 22,000 square feet of event space across 16 meeting rooms, making it a fitting choice for gatherings of nearly any size. The flagship Grand Nave Ballroom spans 10,508 square feet and accommodates up to 800 guests for banquets or 1,200 in a theater configuration, while the Grand Nave Foyer provides a 3,000-square-foot pre-function space ideal for cocktail receptions. Smaller subdivisions of the Grand Nave — the Camellia, Magnolia, and Gardenia — offer intimate breakout options ranging from 375 to 450 seated guests. In-house catering, valet parking, wireless internet, and ADA-accessible facilities are available throughout. On-site dining at Merchant25 draws on farm-fresh, regionally inspired fare and local craft beverages, rounding out the full-service event experience.

• Spaces for 45-70 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Winery

Revolution Winery & Kitchen is Sacramento's neighborhood craft winery and restaurant, located at the corner of S and 29th Streets in midtown Sacramento. Grapes are hand-harvested from local vineyards and brought to the on-site winery in the heart of the city, where each vintage is crafted to reflect the unique character of Northern California farmland and community. The venue offers a private Barrel Room for intimate gatherings, surrounded by barrels stacked to the ceiling and strung with twinkle lights. The space accommodates up to 45 guests for seated dinners and up to 70 for mixer-style events. A dedicated events coordinator guides the planning process, and the room fee includes servers, a private bar, floral arrangements, linens, and an in-house sound system. Chef and owner Gina Genshlea leads the kitchen with a commitment to local, seasonal ingredients and inclusive menu options — including dedicated vegan and gluten-free selections. Private dining menus are available for lunch, brunch, and dinner, with food and beverage packages tailored to each event.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Park

Florin Creek Recreation Center is a community event facility operated by the Southgate Recreation & Park District, located at 7460 Persimmon Avenue in Sacramento, California. Remodeled in 2009, the center sits on 12.6 acres of park space in South Sacramento and is available for weddings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, family reunions, large meetings, outdoor concerts, and similar private gatherings. The main hall accommodates up to 120 guests for banquets and up to 150 in an assembly layout. A large rear deck extends the usable event space outdoors, and the grounds include an outdoor amphitheater, playgrounds, and soccer fields. The interior features recessed lighting, and the facility is equipped with a kitchen and audio/visual capabilities. Tables, chairs, and well-trained staff are included with rentals, and the Southgate Recreation & Park District manages bookings through its rental team, reached at (916) 395-0601 or rentalinfo@southgaterecandpark.gov.

• Spaces for 450 Guests

Ryde Hotel and Event Center sits on the banks of the Sacramento River in California's Delta region, occupying a distinctive Art Deco building with a peachy-toned facade and orchard-lined surroundings. Its waterfront setting — paired with a private boat dock, a lush garden shaded by 200-year-old walnut trees, and 42 guest rooms available for overnight stays — makes it a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the Grand Dining Room and an adjacent outdoor patio. Full-service coordination covers catering, rentals (tables, chairs, and tableware), photography logistics, music arrangements, and rehearsal dinner planning, giving hosts a single point of contact for most wedding-day details. Ryde Hotel has hosted weddings for generations, drawing couples who seek a historic waterfront setting with the convenience of on-site accommodations for their guests.

• Spaces for 65-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Historic Spaces

Harlow's is a restaurant and nightclub located at 2708 J Street in Midtown Sacramento, California. Originally opened in 1982 as a cafe, the venue gradually expanded into a full-service restaurant before finding its identity when live music was introduced — a transformation the venue describes as the moment it "found its soul." Over four decades, Harlow's has grown into a cornerstone of Sacramento's independent music and events scene, hosting national touring acts alongside emerging local talent. The venue encompasses three distinct event spaces. The Main Room accommodates up to 300 guests for standing receptions and up to 120 for seated dinners, featuring a full bar, a stage for live music or DJ performances, and a spacious dance floor. The Starlet Room, located upstairs, is a more intimate space suited for gatherings of 65 to 200 guests and offers a stage, dance floor, and full bar. An outdoor Patio rounds out the venue, providing a covered setting with multiple fire pits, heat lamps, a three-tier fountain, and its own full bar — well suited for ceremonies, brunches, and open-air receptions. In-house catering is required for all private events. Harlow's is a Live Independent Certified venue and a member of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), and co-founded the California Capitol Venue Coalition to advocate for Sacramento's independent entertainment community.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Jose P. Rizal Community Center is a 10,000-square-foot multipurpose event facility located at 7320 Florin Mall Drive in Sacramento, California, operated by the Southgate Recreation & Park District. Opened in 1983 and named after Philippine patriot and physician Jose P. Rizal, the center was originally envisioned to serve the Filipino community and has grown into a versatile gathering space for the broader Sacramento area. The center's main activity hall features polished wood flooring, bleachers, indoor and outdoor stages, and a scoreboard — making it well-suited for weddings, banquets, dances, birthday parties, sports events, and meetings. The facility accommodates up to 350 guests and includes a well-appointed kitchen, a lobby area, a small meeting and changing room, and audio-visual capabilities throughout. A lighted parking lot serves guests on site.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

The Monk Ranch is a historic working farm and wedding venue set on 160 pastoral acres along Silveyville Road in Dixon, California, about 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento. Established in 1876 and now operated by the fifth generation of the founding Monk family, the property is surrounded by almond orchards and evokes the quiet character of Solano County's countryside. The ranch offers two complementary event spaces for intimate gatherings of up to 100 guests. The Ceremony Garden is a shaded outdoor setting filled with blooming flowers, overhanging trees, and planters, centered on a redwood arch altar with a small ground waterfall. The historic Reception Barn — painted barn red and over 120 years old — features open-beam ceilings, twinkle and market lighting, round tables, wooden chairs, and a dance floor. A barn breezeway serves as a cocktail space, complete with a rustic bar and barrel tables. Additional amenities include a bridal cabin with comfy seating and salon stations, a walnut tree swing, golf cart shuttle service, and a "Collection Container" stocked with rustic décor items available to borrow. The flat terrain throughout the property allows for easy disability access.

• Spaces for 75-600 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 3 Total Spaces

Putah Creek Lodge sits within the UC Davis Arboretum on the southwest perimeter of the UC Davis campus in Davis, California — a lushly landscaped setting along Putah Creek, shaded by mature trees and surrounded by acres of grounds managed by the University's arboretum. Built in 1965, the circular lodge is a distinctive structure featuring an open wood-beam ceiling, a focal fireplace, and French doors that open onto a wraparound patio overlooking the gardens. The venue offers three complementary event areas: the lodge interior, which accommodates up to 140 seated or 200 standing guests; a sweeping outdoor lawn that can host gatherings of up to 600; and a wood-bench amphitheater with a fire pit, suited for outdoor ceremonies or intimate gatherings of up to 75. A full kitchen, tables, and chairs are included, and the grounds feature an in-ground BBQ pit for larger outdoor receptions. Operated by UC Davis Conference and Event Services, Putah Creek Lodge is available for weddings, receptions, corporate retreats, conferences, and private celebrations. Its private arboretum location, built-in outdoor amenities, and flexible indoor-outdoor configuration make it a versatile choice for groups of varying sizes.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Field & Pond is an 80-acre country estate set in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills outside Winters, California. The property centers on a 1910 California Craftsman Guest Lodge surrounded by California native gardens, a large pond, an orchard, and an olive grove — a working landscape that gives the estate its name and its character. The estate accommodates wedding weekends, retreats, and private events in meadow and garden settings with sweeping countryside views. The property is permitted for up to 20 events annually, with the expectation that gatherings will feel intimate against the backdrop of open fields and historic structures that have shaped the land for more than a century.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Laguna Town Hall is a community event venue located at 3020 Renwick Ave in Elk Grove, California, nestled within a scenic Mediterranean-style park setting. The hall's interior features vaulted industrial-style ceilings, rustic brick walls, and neutral hardwood floors, creating a versatile backdrop for weddings, receptions, fundraisers, anniversary celebrations, and a wide range of private events. The main Reception Hall accommodates up to 250 guests for dining or 300 in theater-style configurations. It includes a built-in stage with curtains and grand entrance stairs, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, freezer, oven, stovetop, and ice machine, a large dressing room with mirrors and counter lighting, a ceiling-mounted projector with Bose speakers, and upholstered dining chairs and round tables at no additional cost. Staff handle setup and breakdown, and remain on-site for the duration of each event. An outdoor courtyard with a grand pergola draped in wisteria vines is also available for ceremonies.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade is the only full-service, all-suite hotel on the Sacramento River in downtown Sacramento. Located at 100 Capitol Mall adjacent to the iconic Tower Bridge, the property sits within a ten-minute walk of the Old Sacramento Waterfront District and the Golden 1 Center. The hotel features 242 two-room suites and local artwork throughout that reflects Sacramento's history and riverside culture. For private events and meetings, the hotel offers approximately 8,600 square feet of flexible event space across nine rooms. The largest space, the Old Sacramento Ballroom, spans 3,728 square feet and accommodates up to 280 guests for banquet-style dinners or 300 for receptions. Additional spaces — including the Terrace, the River City Ballroom, and multiple breakout rooms — accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate boardroom meetings of ten to receptions of 350. In-house catering is available for all events, and event packages include linens, dining ware, and access to A/V equipment support. A complimentary suite for the couple is included with wedding packages.

• 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 12-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 1 Historic Space

Empress Tavern occupies a subterranean dining room beneath Sacramento's historic Crest Theatre, in a cavernous space created in the 19th century when the city's street level was raised to address flooding. Located at 1013 K Street in downtown Sacramento, the venue is operated by Alchemist CDC as part of its culinary workforce development mission. Three distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate dinners to receptions of 200. The Chef's Table seats up to 12 guests with a direct sightline into the open kitchen — well suited for private tastings and business dinners. The Bar & Lounge, set against a backdrop of striking orchid wallpaper, hosts cocktail receptions and fundraisers for up to 60 standing guests. The Main Dining Room accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing, with optional privacy screens for medium to large groups. Private events are supported by rotating chef-driven menus, from the Queen's Omakase tasting experience to family-style shared service and cocktail party menus. Catering from Empress Tavern is also available for events in the adjacent Crest Theatre.