Top Franklin Venues

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Stone House at the Bar Harbor Regency is an oceanfront resort event venue situated near the entrance of Acadia National Park, one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, Maine. Set on one of the most scenic stretches of the Atlantic coast, the property offers a waterfront Stone House alongside four banquet areas, three oceanfront breakout rooms, and two ocean view master suites — accommodating groups from 10 to 500 guests for weddings, meetings, and private celebrations. The resort's professional catering and events team provides comprehensive planning support, from custom menu design and themed dinners to guest activity coordination. In-house gourmet cuisine and a fully stocked bar are available for all events, with flexible configurations to suit both intimate gatherings and large receptions.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bar Harbor Club is a historic Tudor-style private club on the grounds of the Harborside Hotel in Bar Harbor, Maine, operating seasonally from May through October. Originally built by J.P. Morgan in 1930, the property became a gathering place for the island's most illustrious summer residents and was restored and reopened in 2009. The club hosts weddings, receptions, and private events for groups of 10 to 300 guests across its oceanfront setting on Frenchman Bay. The centerpiece for events is the Stotesbury Ballroom, a 4,200-square-foot space with panoramic bay views and an outdoor patio. The adjacent Ceremony Lawn accommodates outdoor ceremonies for up to 300 guests against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Beyond event spaces, the club offers a full-service spa, oceanfront pool and hot tub, clay tennis courts, and a modern fitness center — amenities that give guests and wedding parties a complete retreat on Mount Desert Island.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Asticou Hotel is a historic shingle-style property established in 1883 on 25 acres overlooking Northeast Harbor in Maine, just minutes from Acadia National Park's southern entrance. Originally a retreat for artists, writers, and travelers drawn to the coast, the hotel blends weathered coastal charm with understated refinement across 65 guest rooms — including suites in the Historic Main Building and standalone Harborside Cottages with waterfront views. Dahlia's, the hotel's signature all-day restaurant, anchors the dining experience with a seasonal menu rooted in coastal Maine ingredients, evolving from morning pastries and coffee through unhurried lunches to warmly lit evening service. Moss Bar offers a moody and intimate setting for cocktails and light bites, while the Cabana Bar serves poolside fare alongside harbor views. The outdoor pool is set amid the hotel's landscaped gardens and looks out toward the harbor. For groups and celebrations, the Asticou accommodates room blocks of 10 or more guests and partners with The Bar Harbor Club — a nearby waterfront venue — for larger events and weddings. The combination of a classic Maine setting, multi-venue dining, and proximity to Acadia's trails, carriage roads, and Cadillac Mountain makes the Asticou a distinctive destination for gatherings on Mount Desert Island.

• Spaces for 36-180 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The Lucerne Inn is a 200-year-old inn set along the shores of Phillips Lake in Dedham, Maine, about 15 miles from Bangor. Its Colonial clapboard architecture and views of Bald Mountain frame an event property with a distinctly New England character — antique furnishings, period artwork, and individual fireplaces throughout. For private events and weddings, the inn offers four dedicated spaces ranging from an intimate enclosed lake porch to a tented patio accommodating up to 180 guests. The Overlook, housed in a separate building from the Main Inn, features recessed chandeliers, a decorative fireplace, and an alcove with direct views of the lake and mountain. An on-site event coordinator and full catering team handle everything from rehearsal dinners to multi-day celebrations, with guest room blocks available for up to 10 rooms.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Alamoosook Lakeside Inn sits on 4.5 acres along the shores of Alamoosook Lake in Orland, Maine, with 540 feet of waterfront. The property has operated as a hospitality destination since the 1960s, founded by Winston Ferris and now led by his great-grandchild Chausey Ashey alongside Michele Booker. The inn accommodates up to 150 guests for weddings, family reunions, and private celebrations, with the flexibility to hold lakeside ceremonies or cozy indoor gatherings. On-site catering draws on locally sourced Maine ingredients — including fresh seafood and local produce — and the culinary team works with couples and event hosts to shape personalized menus in multi-course or family-style formats. Bar service is also available on-site. Overnight guests can stay in six double-occupancy guest rooms or a four-bedroom house, making the inn well suited for multi-day celebrations or retreat-style gatherings.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Franklin Veterans Club is a nonprofit veterans organization incorporated under Maine law in 1979, serving area veterans and the broader Franklin community for over four decades. With more than 280 members drawn from across the United States, it operates as one of Maine's largest independent veterans groups and holds 501(c)(19) status with the IRS. The club's event facilities include a Large Hall and a Small Hall, both available for private rentals covering meetings, parties, wedding receptions, reunions, birthdays, wakes, and community festivals. Kitchen and bar access are available as add-ons, with all alcohol provided and bartended through the club. The property also includes a baseball field that supports local youth leagues. Beyond events, the Franklin Veterans Club actively supports the surrounding community through partnerships with Little League, the local library, historical society, and schools, as well as veteran-focused initiatives such as the Flags Over Franklin Project and a handicap ramp lending program.