Top Oxford Venues

• Spaces for 14-350 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Inn at Ole Miss is the only hotel on the University of Mississippi campus, situated adjacent to The Grove — the university's 11-acre gathering space — within 150 steps of its entrance. Originally opened in 1951 as the Alumni House, the property underwent a $21 million expansion in 2008, emerging as an eight-story, 146-room hotel with more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated event space. Four meeting and event venues accommodate a range of gathering sizes: the Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom spans 5,600 square feet and divides into four soundproof sections, with five drop-down screens, full A/V capabilities, and a private balcony overlooking downtown Oxford; the James N. Butler Auditorium seats up to 96 guests for banquet-style events in the adjacent Triplett Alumni Center; and the McMillan and William S. Griffin Boardrooms provide more intimate settings for private meetings and small gatherings. The hotel also offers outdoor wedding ceremonies at the Stark Family Garden, with Taylor Grocery serving as the property's approved on-site caterer.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

The Powerhouse Community Arts Center is a historic venue in Oxford, Mississippi, housed in a 1928 brick building originally constructed as the city's electric plant. Designed by architect Frank P. Gates and built by the W.R. Ellis Company, the structure powered Oxford until 1952, when the Tennessee Valley Authority took over service. The building was repurposed in 2008 as the Powerhouse Community Arts Center and is now home to the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. The venue offers two event spaces — the Gallery and the Theatre — each measuring 40 by 70 feet with 24-foot ceilings and exposed vintage brick walls. Together, the rooms accommodate up to 800 guests for standing receptions and 400 for seated dinners. The Theatre includes a stage and a dance floor. Both spaces can be reserved independently or in combination, making the venue a flexible choice for weddings, rehearsal dinners, galas, private parties, and performing arts events. Rental includes a full complement of tables and chairs.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages is a championship semi-private golf facility set on more than 600 acres in Holly Springs, Mississippi, approximately 35 miles southeast of Memphis. The 18-hole course features six tee boxes designed to accommodate golfers of varying skill levels, and has been recognized by Golf Digest and named Best Golf Course by Mississippi Magazine's Best of Mississippi 2026. The property's clubhouse and banquet facility hosts golf outings and tournaments, with catering options ranging from cold cuts buffets to banquet dinners. A dedicated events contact helps groups plan their visit from start to finish. Six on-site four-bedroom cottages — each sleeping up to eight guests with private baths, a full kitchen, gas log fireplace, and satellite TV — make the property well suited for group retreats, business meetings, family gatherings, and wedding parties who want to stay on site. The surrounding grounds include walking trails, a catch-and-release fishing pond, and a fitness facility.

• Spaces for 700 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Cart Barn Inn is a boutique bed and breakfast and event venue in Bruce, Mississippi, housed in a converted golf cart storage barn. Founded in 2007 by Ms. Kay Tyler, the inn carries a distinctive aesthetic summed up by its motto: "Luxury and Elegance in a brown paper bag." The ten-room inn opens onto a fenced courtyard with gardens of azaleas and roses, where weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations take place. More than 900 square feet of covered, illuminated patio provide a sheltered gathering space, and a boardwalk leads to a lighted gazebo at the property's heart. The venue's inclusive wedding package ties two nights of accommodations across all guest rooms together with access to the full outdoor grounds for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding itself. Situated 20 minutes south of Oxford and the University of Mississippi, Cart Barn Inn draws guests from across North Mississippi for everything from intimate gatherings to milestone reunions.