Top Eau Claire Venues

• Spaces for 400-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

The Eau Claire Masonic Ballroom occupies a 1927 landmark building on the banks of the Chippewa River, designed by architect Edward G. Hancock in the Classic Revival style. Faced in white Indiana limestone with terrazzo flooring throughout its 47,000 square feet, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is managed by a non-profit board representing three Masonic lodges and York Rite organizations. The Grand Ballroom, over 8,000 square feet, hosts receptions for 150 to 400 guests beneath its stately columns and chandeliers draped with lighted tulle, with a raised, illuminated platform for the head table and ample room for dancing. Couples have exclusive use of the ballroom on their wedding day, with no other events scheduled in the space. The Wedding Chapel, at 4,800 square feet, features a coffered ceiling and crown molding, acoustics tuned for ceremonies, a Mahler pipe organ, and sixteen backdrop options ranging from a wooden glen to a medieval cathedral setting. The venue partners with local Chippewa Valley caterers on customizable menus and offers full beverage service, and every wedding is supported by a dedicated event coordinator who assists with planning through day-of logistics.

• Spaces for 30 Guests

The Oxbow Hotel sits in the heart of downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, right on the Chippewa River Trail and just steps from the Eau Claire River, where the city's rivers, trails, music, and nightlife converge. The property is made up of two buildings, The Main House and The Flats, joined by an actively programmed courtyard and a woodsy patio with cut-stone fire pits. The Main House is home to The Lakely, the hotel's cocktail lounge and live music venue, along with The Gallery, a private event room featuring natural light, exposed brick columns, and regional artwork suited to meetings, receptions, and smaller celebrations. The Lakely can also be booked as an exclusive rental, with a craft bar, stage, and full audio/visual capabilities for private parties, corporate functions, and site-wide celebrations. Guest rooms are outfitted with locally handcrafted wood furniture and in-room record players, part of a design meant to reflect the spirit of Eau Claire. Additional amenities include a lobby vinyl library, bicycle checkout, and 24-hour coffee service, all backed by what the hotel calls its most valuable amenity: an attentive staff ready to assist around the clock.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Metropolis Resort is a family-owned hotel and entertainment complex in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, combining 111 guest rooms with an indoor water park, arcade, and go-kart and laser tag attractions all under one roof. For weddings and private events, the resort accommodates up to 250 guests for both intimate ceremonies and larger receptions. The Skybox Banquet Hall, on the second floor of the hotel, features a wave ceiling and specialized lighting alongside a welcome area, a permanent bar, and a wood dance floor, making it suited for both ceremonies and receptions. The resort's dedicated event coordinators handle planning from the first meeting through the event, and its in-house catering team offers hors d'oeuvres, plated salads, buffet options, and full bar service. Wedding and event guests also have access to hotel room blocks, the indoor water park, and the arcade, giving out-of-town guests entertainment options without leaving the property. The resort additionally hosts corporate meetings, conferences, and holiday parties, with flexible breakout rooms and banquet space for groups up to 250.

• Spaces for 12-400 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center sits near Highway 29 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, about 15 minutes from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. The hotel offers 5,000 square feet of flexible event space, anchored by the Grand Valley Ballroom, which accommodates up to 400 guests and can be divided into three smaller sections for more intimate gatherings. Several additional meeting rooms round out the property, suited to everything from executive boardroom sessions to bridal gift openings, baby showers, and team lunches. Full catering services, including wedding packages, are handled through the hotel's own Wheaton Family Restaurant, and the events team also coordinates room blocks and professional event set-up for meetings and milestone celebrations alike. Guests planning a stay alongside their event can take advantage of the hotel's indoor heated pool, fitness room, game room, and complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel is also within reach of Eau Claire attractions such as Leinenkugel Brewing Company, the Pablo Center for the Arts, and Ferguson's Orchard, making it a convenient base for guests traveling in for a destination wedding or event.

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Set in the bluffs between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, White's Wildwood Retreat pairs a cozy, rustic setting with modern conveniences across three structures built for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and hobbyist gatherings such as scrapbooking and quilting. Wildwood Lodge sleeps 21 guests across five bedrooms and four bathrooms (one handicap accessible), with a fully-stocked kitchen, large dining area, and an open work area that converts to classroom, team, or cafeteria-style setups. Wildwood Cabin is a smaller overnight option that sleeps 12 across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with its own kitchen, dining area, and a living room featuring a fireplace and bonus loft. For larger gatherings, Wildwood Pavilion is a 48' x 90' structure surrounded by forest and flowers that comfortably fits up to 400 people, lit by 62 interior LED lights across eight dimmable zones. Complete wedding weekend rentals include all three structures, outdoor wedding venue space, and event parking from Friday morning through Sunday checkout. Every structure offers wireless internet, audio-visual equipment, and a cable TV/DVD library, with grills and ample parking on site.

• Spaces for 300-315 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Lake Wissota Golf & Events sits on the shores of Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where an 18-hole, par-71 golf course meets a full-service event venue. The course spans more than 6,000 yards and is complemented by a driving range, practice green, and GPS-equipped electric carts. For weddings and private celebrations, couples can choose an outdoor ceremony space along the lake and the 6th green, or the newly remodeled interior event center, which comfortably seats up to 300 guests around a centrally located bar and dance floor. Cocktail hour typically moves to the lakefront patio or the 360-degree wrap-around covered porch overlooking the water. An on-site event coordinator and Executive Chef support weddings, corporate gatherings, golf outings, reunions, and charity events from planning through the big day, backed by a full bar and custom menu options. The property also includes a seasonal bar & grill and marina, rounding out a lakeside setting built around golf, food, and events.

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

Dixon's Apple Orchard & Wedding Venue sits on 100 acres in Cadott, Wisconsin, in the Chippewa Valley, where an island bridge, scenic paths, and rows of apple trees give the property its countryside character. Run by the Mullane family, now in its fifth generation, the orchard hosts more than 70 weddings each year alongside its ongoing apple harvest. Ceremonies can take place outdoors at sites including the Orchard, the Island/Pond, and the Woodland, with guests able to arrive by horse-drawn carriage or wagon ride. For receptions, the venue's 5,300-square-foot indoor space seats up to 250 guests and doubles as an indoor ceremony location in case of weather, with indoor restrooms on site. Wedding parties also have use of the Bridal Suite, which includes a full kitchen, bathroom, salon area, and living room with a stone fireplace, and the Groom Shack, a separate space for the groom's party to get ready. Dixon's is also home to the patented Champagne apple, grown exclusively at the Cadott orchard, and shares its grounds with sister company Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 1 Historic Space

Schultz's Wedding & Event Barn sits on the Schultz family farm outside Eleva, Wisconsin, in a barn built in 1917 and purchased by Elmer and Leanna Schultz in 1947. The family raised seven children on the property and ran a dairy operation there for decades before the barn sat vacant for a decade after the cattle were sold in 1996. In 2006 the space reopened as Schultz's Country Barn, and in January 2020 it relaunched as Schultz's Wedding and Event Barn, with new bridal and groom suites and expanded restroom facilities added during the transition. The venue is now stewarded by four brothers — Brad, Chad, Kevin, and Jason — representing the third generation to carry on the family's work on the farm. The venue's flagship space, the Hay Barn, seats up to 150 guests for ceremonies, dinners, and receptions in a large rustic upper room with a heating option for cooler months. The smaller, climate-controlled Straw Barn seats up to 50 guests and includes a bar and catering setup area, making it suited to more intimate gatherings. Outdoors, the Wedding Grounds offer a stage and multiple arch options against a backdrop of rolling countryside, while a patio, deck, and indoor Watering Hole bar provide additional space for guests to gather.

• Spaces for 80-300 Guests
• 1 Barn

Dancing Yarrow + Farm to Fork Pizza sits on 18 acres along the Buffalo River near Mondovi, Wisconsin, with 15 acres of wooded trails winding through the property. The retreat is built for couples who want a minimalist, low-key, down-to-earth wedding that welcomes nature as a backdrop rather than a formal ballroom setting. Weddings here center on the property's barn, which seats up to 80 guests and includes an audio system; a 30 x 45 tent is added for larger celebrations, giving room for additional seating, dinner, or dancing. Couples also have access to multiple ceremony sites with seating, a large campfire area, and the Milkhouse Bar, along with a Bridal Suite and Grooms Quarters for getting ready on the day of the event. For weekend wedding packages, overnight accommodations are included: the Lodge, which sleeps 8 to 10 guests across six queen beds and two twins with two full kitchens and bathrooms, an Acorn mini cabin, and a camping area with tent sites and two pre-set glamping tents. Beyond weddings, the property also hosts Thursday-evening pizza nights featuring wood-fired pizza, cocktails, and live music, and offers kayak trips on the Buffalo River.

• Spaces for 32-525 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 1 Event Space

Off Broadway Banquet Center is a 6,200-square-foot event venue in Menomonie, Wisconsin, operated as part of Stout Craft Co. The facility offers rooms accommodating 30 to 500 guests, from small intimate gatherings to large full-scale receptions, and includes a built-in dance floor, onsite catering, and a full bar. The venue hosts wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, gift openings, and bachelor and bachelorette parties, with a menu that can accommodate dietary concerns and a staff dedicated to handling the details of each event. Off Broadway Banquet Center is also set up for corporate meetings, seminars, trainings, and tradeshows, with projectors, screens, wireless internet, and breakout rooms available for one-on-one training sessions. For parties of any size, the venue offers food and drink packages, DJ entertainment, and photo booth options, with smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings.

• Spaces for 287 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 400 Guests