Top Manhattan Venues

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden
• 1 Park

Kansas State University Gardens is a horticulture display garden and living learning laboratory on the K-State campus in Manhattan, Kansas, open to the public year-round at no charge. The Gardens' grounds encompass a limestone visitor center, a rustic flower-covered pergola, a private garden nook sheltered by ornamental trees and shrubs, a fountain surrounded by lawn, and a variety of annual and perennial flower beds across the Cottage and Adaptive/Native Plant Gardens. The Visitor Center Garden lawn is available for private events on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-March through mid-November, accommodating up to 300 seated guests or 500 for standing receptions. The setting provides a naturally colorful backdrop with rotating seasonal blooms, and a staff member remains on site throughout each event. Chair rental and large tent rental are available through the Gardens directly.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Prairiewood | Tallgrass Preserve sits on 600 private acres of native tallgrass prairie in the Flint Hills of Manhattan, Kansas — one of the few remaining stretches of this landscape in the country. The property opened in January 2010 with a mission rooted in conservation: to set aside working prairie land and share its character with visitors. Over the years it has grown to include restored trails, lodging, and dedicated event facilities, all shaped by that original commitment to the land. The Blue Sage Barn is the venue's signature event space — a fully renovated equestrian barn accommodating up to 125 seated guests or 175 for receptions. It features a wraparound covered veranda, a private park with firepit, built-in audio, large-format projection, adjustable lighting, and a professional catering kitchen. For smaller gatherings, the RetreatHouse Meeting Room seats up to 28 and expands to 40 with banquet configuration — suited for corporate retreats, team-building programs, board meetings, and private gatherings. Prairiewood handles a wide range of occasions: weddings, corporate meetings, retreats, reunions, and banquets, all with the option to customize the experience across the property's distinct spaces and accommodations.

• Spaces for 50-340 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Vineyards
• 4 Total Spaces

Liquid Art Winery & Estate is a family-owned vineyard and event destination situated on the Flint Hills just west of Manhattan, Kansas. The estate spans approximately 30 acres of vineyard, with 7,000+ grapevines planted beginning in 2015 and an additional 10 acres added in 2018. Perched atop one of the region's highest vantage points, the property offers 360-degree views of the vineyards and surrounding Flint Hills landscape. The Event Center accommodates 51 to 300 guests banquet-style in an open-concept space featuring cedar beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fully climate-controlled interiors. For couples planning ceremonies, two outdoor sites are available — the Amphitheater, set among limestone retaining walls and grapevine pergolas, and the Vineyard Knoll, a manicured meadow framed by the Flint Hills. An indoor ceremony option provides a weather-safe alternative with natural light and customizable seating configurations. The Barrel Room seats up to 50 guests and is available as an intimate add-on for rehearsal dinners. Packages include a dedicated bridal suite and groom's lounge, setup and teardown services, and use of the full property for photography. Liquid Art Winery & Estate also operates an on-site restaurant and winery, bringing the vineyard experience directly into every event held on the grounds.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Lazy T Ranch and Guest House is a 400-acre working family ranch set in the Flint Hills near Manhattan, Kansas, homesteaded in 1855 and owned by the Wilson family since 1968. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of native tallgrass prairie, the property offers sweeping views over the Kansas River Valley from elevated sites like Sugarloaf Hill and Celebration Point — a former Native American and buffalo territory that today serves as one of the most dramatic outdoor ceremony locations in the region. The ranch accommodates up to 250 guests indoors and up to 600 outdoors across a range of distinct venues: the Tallgrass Arena for large receptions, the Cowboy Café for smaller gatherings, the Bluestem Barn, Prairie Pavilion, and a guest house that doubles as overnight lodging for the wedding party. An on-staff certified bridal consultant coordinates events, and the licensed kitchen supports both in-house catering and outside caterers. Wedding packages include ceremony site, reception site, and a two-night guest house stay.

• Spaces for 64-1,040 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Theaters
• 7 Total Spaces

The K-State Student Union has been a cornerstone of campus and community life in Manhattan, Kansas since 1956. Spanning 270,000 square feet across five ADA-compliant levels, the Union welcomes approximately 8,000 visitors daily and processes more than 11,000 reservations each year — making it one of the most active event facilities in the region. The Union's event spaces range from intimate meeting rooms to the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 1,040 guests for receptions and 500 for banquets. Historic Forum Hall, one of K-State's primary auditoriums and the longtime home of the Landon Lecture Series, seats 585 for lectures and presentations. The Bluemont Room, Flint Hills Room, and Wildcat Chamber round out a versatile portfolio suited to conferences, galas, fundraisers, wedding receptions, and student-driven programming alike. In-house and approved external catering teams support events of all sizes, with menus spanning buffets, themed receptions, and full bar service. The Union's central location on K-State's campus, combined with its scale and full-service infrastructure, makes it a go-to venue for both university events and community gatherings.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 28-400 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 7 Total Spaces

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a LEED-certified science and discovery museum in downtown Manhattan, Kansas, dedicated to celebrating, exploring, and caring for the Flint Hills — one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie landscapes in North America. The center offers a range of rental spaces suited for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, showers, graduations, and private celebrations of all kinds, available seven days a week year-round. The building's centerpiece is a 60-foot glass atrium with towering ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a light-filled, modern setting for ceremonies and receptions. Above it, a rooftop Prairie Garden Terrace planted in native grasses and wildflowers offers panoramic views of Manhattan for outdoor events. Additional options include the full museum with its interactive exhibits and theater, two private third-floor meeting rooms, and a classroom. All rentals include on-site event staff, tables and chairs with basic setup, a catering kitchen, free Wi-Fi, elevator access, and complimentary parking. The venue's downtown location puts it within walking distance of several hotels.

• Spaces for 300 Guests