Top Elkhart Venues

• Spaces for 420-450 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Crystal Ballroom is an elegant event venue housed within Elkhart, Indiana's historic Lerner Theatre, a 1942 landmark built in the neoclassical style with Ionic columns, Renaissance design elements, and a grand domed ceiling anchored by a stellar chandelier. The space features 18-to-22-foot ceilings embellished with ornate moldings, gilded plasterwork, elaborate crystal chandeliers, and an inlaid marble lobby floor — an atmosphere that blends old-world charm with fully modern event infrastructure. The ballroom accommodates up to 420 guests for weddings, large banquets, business conferences, and family celebrations, and can be partitioned to suit smaller gatherings as well. A dedicated dressing suite, a dance floor, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, wireless internet, and full accessibility round out the offering. A balcony overlooks Elkhart's cityscape, giving the space a sense of place that few venues in the region can match.

• Spaces for 25-500 Guests
• 7 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 8 Total Spaces

Wellfield Botanic Gardens spans 36 acres of themed gardens and water features in Elkhart, Indiana, operating year-round as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and welcoming more than 38,000 guests annually. The grounds contain more than 24 distinct garden spaces — from a Japanese-inspired island and a 19th-century English Cottage Garden to a grand Woodland Pavilion and a glass-accented Waterfall Garden overlooking Christiana Creek — creating a setting that suits everything from intimate ceremonies to large concerts and corporate gatherings. For private events, the gardens offer eight rental spaces with capacities ranging from 20 to 500-plus guests. The outdoor Event Garden and Celebration Garden handle the largest crowds, while the fully enclosed Great Hall provides an indoor option with panoramic views over the pond, accommodating up to 300 guests in theater-style seating or 210 at tables. All rentals are location-only; clients source their own licensed vendors and equipment, with Burns Rent-Alls Special Events serving as the exclusive equipment partner.

Located in the heart of Indiana’s Fighting Irish country just off I‑80/I‑90, Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka is the ideal hotel in Mishawaka Indiana for visitors seeking spacious, all-suite accommodations. Less than 4 miles from Notre Dame football games and the Compton Family Ice Arena, our pet-friendly hotel offers apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens featuring stainless-steel appliances, including full refrigerators, stovetops & microwaves. Just 20 minutes from South Bend International Airport (SBN) and minutes from downtown South Bend’s lively bars & restaurants, guests enjoy proximity to University Park Mall, the scenic Mishawaka RiverWalk, and Potawatomi Zoo, plus business hubs like Innovation Park and Ignition Park. Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast, then relax in our indoor heated pool or stay active in the 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities include free WiFi, on-site boardroom, and complimentary on-site parking, including long-term options.

If you're looking for a hotel in South Bend Indiana near Notre Dame, Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame offers the ideal location—just across the street from the university and a 15-minute walk to Notre Dame Stadium. The Compton Family Ice Arena is even closer, just five minutes on foot. Guests are also a 10-minute drive from downtown South Bend attractions like the Morris Performing Arts Center and the Studebaker National Museum, and South Bend International Airport is only 4.8 miles away. Start your day with a workout in our fitness center or swim in the heated indoor pool, then enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast. Business travelers appreciate free Wi-Fi, two meeting rooms including a boardroom, and helpful business services. Each guest room or suite features an LCD TV, work desk, and comfortable bedding—some also include kitchenettes for added convenience. Whether you're in town for a campus tour, game day, or meeting, enjoy a comfortable and well-connected stay.

• Spaces for 8-1,200 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 12 Total Spaces

A premium collection of event spaces, including the recently renovated, AAA Four Diamond hotel, the Morris Inn, has been added to the University of Notre Dame’s storied campus. This collection brings your group together in a historic setting that has inspired champions and high achievers since 1842. Our VenueND Event Specialists will handle the hotel room blocks, event planning and coordination to ensure a successful, memorable event. About VenueND: VenueND is a centralized sales, reservation, hotel room and event services team. We oversee meetings, conferences, hotel rooms and events on the campus of the University of Notre Dame located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Our goal is to provide easier and more transparent access to Notre Dame’s variety of venues. Reserve your date today: (574) 631-1400 or VenueND@nd.edu.

Restaurant in South Bend, IN

• Spaces for 250-400 Guests

Fernwood Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization, garden and nature preserve. This hidden gem is nestled in the countryside of Southwest Michigan's famous fruit agricultural region, surrounded by popular wineries and breweries and just 30 minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan. Fernwood's 105 acres of gardens and natural areas provide a magical setting for weddings in any season. The memories you and your guests make at Fernwood will be cherished.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn is one of the most beautiful places to host a vineyard wedding, situated on the grounds of a working farm in Southwestern Michigan. The farm produces grapes, soybeans, maple syrup, and honey. Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn offers scenic views, idyllic setting, and distinctive character are what make the property truly special and ideal for your vineyard wedding. Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn is also a historical property. The foundations of the barn were first laid in the 1870s, making it one of the longest continually operating farms in the region. Renovations of this historical barn have made it one of the area’s most beautiful wedding locations, providing updated conveniences with plenty of vintage charm. The Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn offers several distinct areas that can be used for vineyard wedding ceremonies, including the old barn, the large covered deck overlooking the vineyard, the lawn, and the majestic Catalpa tree. Pastoral fields, a 10-acre vineyard, a pond, and forested vistas are the gorgeous natural backdrop that will frame your wedding day at Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn. Located about 90 minutes from Chicago and only 30 minutes from South Bend/Mishawaka, the property provides a beautiful setting to help make your vineyard wedding one to treasure for a lifetime.

• Spaces for 8-175 Guests
• 9 Restaurants

Ruth's Chris Steak House South Bend is a locally and family owned franchise location, open since 2007, situated in Granger, Indiana near the University of Notre Dame. The restaurant holds Level 1 Certified Green Restaurant status, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. For private events, the venue offers nine dedicated dining rooms ranging from an intimate boardroom for 8 guests up to a Lower Level grand space that seats 125 and accommodates 175 for receptions. All private rooms are equipped with HDTVs and sound systems, with no rental or tech fees. Mid-size gatherings are served by spaces such as the Bayou (32 seated), Royal (36 seated), and the combined Napa & Sonoma room (50 seated), while the Basin and Napa rooms handle presentations and group dinners in the 24–28 guest range. Complimentary self-parking with front entryway drop-off is available for all guests.

• Spaces for 30-325 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

South Bend Elks Lodge #235 is a community-rooted event venue and social club located on McKinley Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. As a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks — a fraternal organization founded in 1868 — Lodge 235 has long been a gathering place for celebrations, fundraisers, and community events, with members contributing to local veteran support, cancer research, and youth programs. The lodge offers several distinct event spaces suited to a range of gatherings. The Crystal Ballroom is the flagship space, accommodating up to 275 seated guests for dances, weddings, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations. The Dining Room seats up to 80 guests and has hosted Mother's Day brunches, live band dinners, and holiday events, while the Card Room serves smaller private gatherings of up to 30. The Jolly Corks Pub provides a casual social setting with televisions, games, and karaoke. An eight-lane wooden bowling alley rounds out the facility and is available for private rentals and league formation. In-house catering, ample parking — including RV hookups — and a welcoming staff make Lodge 235 a practical and distinctive choice for events in the South Bend area.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Meeting Spaces
• 1 Waterfront

Camp Friedenswald — "the peaceful woods" — is a 360-acre retreat and event center set along Shavehead Lake in Cassopolis, Michigan. Founded in 1949, the camp has served as a gathering place for groups seeking connection with nature, community, and faith, hosting weddings, group retreats, and private events. Six meeting spaces accommodate groups of all sizes. The Cottonwood Center, with room for up to 250 guests, offers A/V equipment and a view of Shavehead Lake, making it the camp's primary space for weddings and large gatherings. The Main Dining Hall seats up to 200 and is available for exclusive group rental. Smaller options include the North Dining Hall (60), the Nature Center (30), the Peaceful Grounds Lounge (25), and the Meeting Place — an outdoor gazebo perched on a hill beside the Dining Hall. In-house dining service is available for groups using the facilities. The surrounding 360 acres include hiking trails, beach access on Shavehead Lake, and diverse natural ecosystems that extend the gathering experience beyond the meeting rooms themselves.

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

The Armory is a historic event venue located along the St. Joseph River in South Bend's market district. The building dates to 1928, when it served as a munitions storage facility and National Guard Armory with an attached shooting range. Later converted into the Newman Recreation Center, the space has since been transformed into a full-service event venue that preserves its original architectural character throughout. The renovation kept iron-barred doors from the weapons storage era, exposed timber trusses and vaulted ceilings, concrete walls reinforced with brick, and the original hardwood basketball floor — now the ballroom's dance floor. The bar was crafted from wood salvaged from the recreation center's bleachers. Period chandeliers hang alongside the restored structure, balancing the industrial bones with a warmer finish. The Armory accommodates up to 500 guests and includes a sophisticated ballroom, a full-service bar, a commercial kitchen, a bridal dressing suite, wireless internet, and on-site parking. The venue is accessible and operated by Navarre Hospitality Group, with an in-house culinary and events team available for weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and fundraisers.

• Spaces for 40-600 Guests
• 9 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 9 Total Spaces

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend occupies a prominent spot in downtown South Bend, Indiana, connected by a covered skywalk to the Century Center convention complex. The hotel's signature gathering space is its 5,200-square-foot Atrium, distinguished by a glass vaulted ceiling that rises 34 feet and accommodates up to 600 guests for receptions or 400 in banquet seating. The 4,635-square-foot Grand Ballroom, with its hardwood dance floor and mood lighting, seats up to 370 guests for formal dinners or 500 for receptions. Across seven rooms totaling more than 13,000 square feet, the hotel offers flexible configurations ranging from intimate boardrooms to full ballroom buyouts. An on-site catering team handles all events, and a dedicated event coordinator supports planning from initial inquiry through event day. Free guest parking and a complimentary airport shuttle add practical convenience for guests traveling to South Bend International Airport, just five miles away.

• Spaces for 40-850 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Palais Royale is a stunning South Bend, Indiana venue featuring amazing French architecture and gold details throughout the space. Hardwood floors and 35-ft. ceilings set the scene for a romantic wedding in the ballroom. The Palais Royale has a beautiful crystal chandelier, lavender curtains, and plenty of natural light. The Palais Royale ballroom features a balcony overlooking the dance floor, ideal for guests looking for a more private space. The space at Palais Royale can accommodate up to 650 seated guests so is ideal for weddings of any size. Opened in 1922 and designed by J.S Aroner of Chicago, The Palais Royale is full of historic charm and South Bend heritage.

• Spaces for 450 Guests

The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend occupies a stately neoclassical building in downtown South Bend, Indiana — a landmark structure that has long served the northern Indiana region as both a fraternal home and an event venue. The building's architecture, with its columned facade and formal interior spaces, provides an elegant backdrop for weddings, receptions, and a variety of special events. The venue offers elegant spaces, charming details, and versatile rooms suited for gatherings of many kinds. A virtual building tour is available for prospective clients to explore the spaces before reaching out to book.

• Spaces for 1,300 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

Saint Mary's College has been welcoming guests to its historic Notre Dame, Indiana campus since 1844. Set within a beautifully preserved academic campus, the college offers a full range of indoor and outdoor event spaces suited to gatherings from intimate executive retreats of 10 to large-scale conferences and receptions accommodating up to 1,000 guests. The venue program spans four categories — conferences and meetings, weddings and receptions, shows and presentations, and athletic events — each supported by a dedicated Campus Experience and Events team that handles logistics from initial planning through the day of the event. Catering is available through a curated roster of local and regional partners, including Notre Dame Dining Services, Navarre Catering and Events, and The Landing Catering. Wedding ceremonies are available exclusively to Saint Mary's alumnae and current students, while reception, rehearsal dinner, and shower spaces are open to all. The campus setting, combined with full-service coordination and transportation, makes Saint Mary's College a distinctive choice for events that benefit from the character and grounds of a historic liberal arts campus near South Bend.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Event Space

The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, preserves and celebrates the automotive and industrial history of one of America's most storied vehicle manufacturers. Opened in 2005, the museum's 55,000-square-foot campus houses approximately 70 pristine classic vehicles alongside artifacts spanning more than a century of Studebaker history — making it one of the most distinctive event backdrops in the Midwest. For private events, the museum offers two dedicated spaces: the AM General Atrium, a soaring two-story hall with high ceilings and a skylight reminiscent of early automobile factory design, suited to receptions, anniversaries, reunions, and social gatherings for groups of 20 to 200; and the Museum Board Room on the second floor, positioned directly outside the second-floor gallery for smaller, more intimate gatherings. All rental guests receive complimentary access to the full museum galleries, and the museum provides preferred catering partnerships, free on-site parking, and full handicap accessibility.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

The St. Joseph County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America is one of the oldest chapters of the national conservation organization, founded in January 1924 and situated on more than 130 acres in South Bend, Indiana. The property spans a diverse natural landscape that includes Juday Creek, three stocked ponds, the St. Joe River, wetlands, marshes, and woodlands — a distinctive outdoor setting well removed from the typical event venue. At the center of the property stands the Izaak Walton Lodge, a beautifully restored early 20th-century rustic hall available for weddings, receptions, reunions, and private parties. The lodge seats up to 200 guests and includes a bar area, two large industrial refrigerators, and access to a 2,800-square-foot outdoor deck overlooking Juday Creek, as well as a second private back deck. External catering is required, and a licensed bartender and security personnel are necessary when alcohol is served.

• Spaces for 180-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Tent

The Morris Estate is a luxury bed and breakfast and event destination set on more than 600 acres of riverfront property along the St. Joseph River in Niles, Michigan, roughly 20 minutes from the University of Notre Dame. Originally part of E.M. Morris's 1,000-acre farm, the property has been welcoming guests since the 1930s and now serves weddings, corporate retreats, and private events year-round. Two dedicated event spaces anchor celebrations of every size. The Chapel, a historic white venue built in 1938 as the Centre Meeting House, seats up to 180 guests and features an original functioning steeple bell, integrated sound system, climate control, and dedicated wedding party lounges. Steps away, the 5,400-square-foot Tent Venue accommodates up to 200 guests for outdoor receptions from May through October, complete with a built-in dance floor, full bar service, and decorative interior lighting. In-house fine dining with American and European influences, on-site lodging, and full event coordination make the Morris Estate a self-contained destination for events in Southwest Michigan.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Inn Between the Lakes is a boutique wedding and event venue in Three Rivers, Michigan, set on nearly two acres of rural Southwest Michigan countryside. The property centers on a restored early-1900s hay barn as its primary event space, alongside a historic 1880s farmhouse and a modern cottage, all surrounded by flower gardens, lush lawns, a meandering stream, and a koi pond — with panoramic farmland views from the grounds. The barn accommodates ceremonies and receptions indoors, while outdoor options include the gardens and the lawn beneath the trees. The venue offers day, weekend, and exclusive property buyout rentals to suit gatherings of varying scale. Overnight accommodations — including individually named guest rooms in the farmhouse and a three-bedroom upstairs apartment — allow wedding parties and guests to make a full weekend of the celebration.