Top Elkhart Venues

• Spaces for 175-200 Guests
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Waterfront

Orchard Hills Country Club is a private club established in 1915 on the banks of the St. Joseph River in Buchanan, Michigan. More than a century of history underlies the newly remodeled clubhouse, which opens onto river views that serve as a natural backdrop for any occasion. The clubhouse accommodates up to 175 seated guests and is well suited for weddings, social celebrations — baby showers, bridal showers, birthday and retirement parties, class reunions — and corporate gatherings such as business dinners and holiday parties. A dance floor and an adjacent outdoor patio round out the space, allowing guests to move between indoor and outdoor settings. In-house catering is available with plated or buffet options, and the venue welcomes entertainment including live bands and DJs.

• Spaces for 300-700 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space

Camp Alexander Mack is a Christian camp and conference center situated on more than 200 acres along the eastern shore of Lake Waubee in Milford, Indiana. Founded in 1925 under the Indiana Camp Board and in partnership with Church of the Brethren districts, the camp has served as a gathering place for spiritual development and community for nearly a century. The property includes an auditorium seating 700 guests, a dining hall accommodating more than 300, a stone chapel with stained glass windows overlooking the lake, and flexible meeting rooms suited to retreats, conferences, and fellowship gatherings. The auditorium houses historical murals by artist Medford Neher depicting Church of the Brethren history. Recreational facilities on site include sailing, a climbing tower, zipline, hiking trails, a challenge course, and sports facilities. Camp Alexander Mack is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association and the Outdoor Ministries Association of the Church of the Brethren.

• Spaces for 80-700 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Oakwood Resort sits on the shores of Lake Wawasee, Indiana's largest natural lake, on a property with more than a century of history. The land was established in 1893 as Oakwood Park, a gathering place for community and spiritual events. The Event Center was built in 1961 and later revitalized into an event venue. In 2012, the Parent family took ownership and transformed the property into Oakwood Resort, a full-service lakeside destination. The resort offers nine event venues ranging from intimate micro settings to spaces that accommodate up to 400 guests, making it well suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of nearly any size. Outdoor options include the Grand Lawn with its lakefront gazebo and the tented Lakeside Patio, both set against views of Lake Wawasee. The two-story Hilltop banquet center and the expansive Event Center with its high-draped ceilings and dance floor serve guests looking for indoor receptions. On-site wedding coordinators are available to assist with planning, and lodging across seventy-nine rooms, luxury suites, and five vacation homes ensures guests can stay on property.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 space at this venue

Lakeside Occasions is a family-owned barn wedding venue set on the edge of Emma Lake in Topeka, Indiana, in the heart of northern Indiana's Amish countryside. The property has been in the same family for five generations, originally operating as Merleta Farms — a Guernsey dairy farm that held its last milking in 1988. In 2013, the family opened the fully restored 1880s dairy barn as a wedding and event venue, preserving its rustic agricultural character while adding modern heat and air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and changing rooms. The venue's main reception space, the Guernsey Barn, accommodates up to 250 seated guests and opens to a lakeside ceremony area with a gazebo. The property also includes a 50s-style diner, an outdoor grain bin bar, a recreation space called The Coop, and a historic silo — making it a self-contained destination across 63 acres. Tables and chairs for up to 250 guests are included with the rental, and the venue handles all bar service in-house.

• Spaces for 70-230 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 2 Total Spaces

Blue Barn Berry Farm & Event Venue is a working berry farm and event destination set on the lakeside countryside near Syracuse, Indiana. The property pairs the character of a working farm — berry fields, a seasonal country market, and sweeping grounds — with thoughtfully designed event spaces suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and private celebrations. The centerpiece is the open-air Event Pavilion, a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor structure accommodating up to 220 guests. Its clear retractable custom windows allow the pavilion to flex between a fresh-air setting and a sheltered reception hall depending on the season and the couple's vision. A separate indoor banquet room handles more intimate gatherings of up to 50, making the farm a fit for events ranging from bridal showers to full-scale Saturday receptions. Blue Barn offers in-house catering with specialty items — including its signature berry sangria and flavored popcorn bar — along with tables, chairs, and linen options included in venue packages. Bar service is managed on-site, and a vendor approval program allows couples to bring in their own preferred vendors with an insurance certificate.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 1 Guests

• Spaces for 960 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

The Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds spans 384 acres in Goshen, Indiana, and has served as a gathering place for agricultural exhibitions, community celebrations, and private events for decades. The fairgrounds encompasses more than 40 buildings and expansive paved grounds, offering a flexible setting for events of nearly any scale. At the center of the year-round rental program is the Elkhart County Community Center (ECCC), a newly renovated 20,000-square-foot facility built for weddings, banquets, fundraisers, and trade shows. Following a major expansion completed in 2025, the ECCC accommodates up to 960 guests for banquet-style seating, or can be divided into two independent event spaces each hosting up to 350 guests, with separate restroom facilities and warming kitchens in each configuration. The renovation also added a rooftop patio and outdoor patio area, along with upgrades to audio/visual systems, HVAC, and fire suppression throughout. Beyond the community center, outdoor grounds are available for large-scale events, corporate gatherings, auctions, and RV rallies across the 384-acre campus.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 225 Guests