Top Portage Venues

• Spaces for 10-200 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

Just moments from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Kalamazoo offers stylish comfort in a perfect location. Relax and recharge in contemporary accommodations with signature comforts. Plan an unforgettable meeting, trade show, wedding or social engagement in more than 7,200 square feet of sophisticated event space. Explore the area's most popular attractions, including the Gilmore Car Museum, Gull Meadow Farms, West Michigan University and Binder Park Zoo. With free airport shuttle and complimentary overnight parking, Four Points by Sheraton Kalamazoo offers comfort and convenience for your visit to Kalamazoo.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

R&R is industrial chic in style and flexible in layout. Conveniently located in Vicksburg, a beautiful small town in West Michigan, R&R offers an unforgettable site for your special day. From your first visit to the venue to your first dance on the dance floor, we are here to support you. We offer a R&R Planning Guide, regular open houses and online resources, we are here for you every step of the way. We offer two separate spaces for both your ceremony and reception along with spacious ready rooms! Our website is completely transparent, check available dates, book a tour and explore our decor inventory!

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Fetzer Center is a full-service event venue and conference center on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Set in a secluded wooded corner of the university, the center has served as one of the region's most utilized conference sites for over twenty years. The facility's garden patio, banquet hall, and atrium-style lobby accommodate a range of gatherings — from corporate meetings, conferences, and retreats to wedding ceremonies and private receptions. On-site catering through Millennium Catering & Events offers customizable menus tailored to event type and budget. Complimentary parking is available for all guests.

• Spaces for 8-392 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is a community art museum and studio art school in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions that set a cultural backdrop for private events. The KIA hosts a range of gatherings — from corporate meetings and alumni dinners to wedding receptions — in spaces that open onto its galleries and sculpture areas. The Auditorium, a wood-paneled room with soaring ceilings and hardwood floors, accommodates up to 392 guests for standing receptions or 210 for seated dinners. The grand Lobby provides a naturally lit pre-reception space for up to 210 guests, while the School Commons — with floor-to-ceiling windows — suits smaller celebrations of up to 117. Additional meeting and event rooms on-site include the Multi-Purpose Classroom, Board Room, and Conference Room, each with access to KIA permanent collection art. Spaces can be combined for larger events during non-public hours. KIA membership at the Patron level is required to access facility rentals.

• Spaces for 109-160 Guests
• 1 Theater

The Cori Terry Theatre is the performance home of Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers, a professional modern dance company, housed on the second floor of the Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo's arts district. The 4,500-square-foot theater accommodates 110 to 160 guests and is available for corporate events, private gatherings, weddings, retreats, and workshops. The space centers on a suspended wooden performance floor with optional marley covering, complemented by state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment — including an ETC ION XE 20 lighting board, Epson Pro L1405 laser projector with cyclorama projection surface, and Shure wireless microphone system. Hearing loop assistive listening technology serves guests with telecoil hearing aids. Newly renovated dressing rooms, elevator access, and complimentary 90-minute parking in the attached covered garage round out the venue's offerings.

• Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

Loft 310 is a private event venue complex occupying more than half a city block in downtown Kalamazoo's Entertainment District. The collection spans 10 connected venues across the historic Rosenbaum Building and surrounding properties, hosting more than 350 events per year — from intimate gatherings to large-scale wedding receptions and corporate celebrations. The main Loft 310 and the Upper Loft sit on the second and third floors of the Rosenbaum Building overlooking East Michigan Avenue, each accommodating up to 250 seated or 600 guests for cocktail receptions. The rooftop Sky Deck on the seventh story holds up to 150 seated guests with views of the surrounding district. The Gatsby offers a more intimate speakeasy-style setting for up to 75 seated, while Wild Bull brings a rustic character to events of up to 300 seated or 700 standing. District Square, the largest venue in the portfolio, accommodates up to 500 seated guests and features an Upper Deck for after-parties. The Chapel, steps away on the same city block, pairs a classic brick facade with a crisp white interior for ceremonies and small receptions. In-house catering and beverage service are available across all spaces, along with audio-visual support, décor, and coordination. The venue takes an "anti-banquet" approach — providing a clean slate so planners and clients can shape each event entirely around their vision.

• Spaces for 25-370 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

Bell's Eccentric Cafe is a brewpub and event venue in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, operated by Bell's Brewery. The cafe offers more than 20 beers on draught alongside a full-service restaurant featuring scratch-made cuisine with locally sourced, primarily non-GMO and sustainable ingredients. A beer garden, covered patio, and live music venue round out the complex. For private events, the cafe hosts gatherings in two dedicated spaces. The Back Room accommodates 35 to 130 guests for seated events or up to 370 standing, with audio/visual capabilities and an on-site event coordinator available for day-of support. The Loft, set within the cafe itself, suits casual gatherings of up to 25 guests. Both spaces are served by Bell's in-house catering team, with access to the brewery's full draught lineup, wine, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic options. The venue hosts corporate events, private parties, weddings, and celebrations.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

The Fountains Banquet Center has hosted weddings, corporate gatherings, and social events in the Kalamazoo area since 1999. Located just outside downtown, the venue accommodates up to 350 guests in a main banquet room featuring soaring ceilings, a centralized dance floor, a wrought iron balcony, an illuminated wall fountain, and a satin-draped canopy — with custom-colored lighting options available to suit any occasion. All-inclusive pricing covers in-house catering from a team led by a chef with more than 28 years of culinary experience, colored linen napkins, and centerpieces. The venue is also equipped for on-site wedding ceremonies and includes a dedicated wedding party suite. An event coordinator with over 23 years of experience oversees each event from initial planning through execution.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

Gull Lake Country Club is a private lakefront club in Richland, Michigan, with origins dating to 1910, when the site's founders acquired approximately 96 acres along the shore of Gull Lake to build an 18-hole golf course and establish a community around it. The club hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, golf outings, and casual social gatherings across five event spaces. The Lakeview Room accommodates up to 265 guests with panoramic views of Gull Lake and access to a private outdoor patio, making it the largest indoor venue on the property. Tented lakefront receptions scale to 300 guests, with a cocktail hour option at the Lakeside Pavilion directly on the water. Smaller events find a fitting home in the Boat Bar (up to 50 guests), the Quarterdeck (up to 50 guests), or The Grill, which overlooks the 18th green and suits golf outings and casual celebrations of up to 75. The club pairs its event spaces with in-house catering and professional event staff, offering upscale but casual service in a setting defined by Gull Lake's waterfront scenery.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Lake Doster Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Plainwell, Michigan, featuring well-maintained fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and rolling greens. The club's signature par-3 hole, known as "Little Monster," is among the course's standout challenges. The clubhouse accommodates up to 250 guests for weddings, banquets, and private events, with scenic views of the golf course throughout. Both indoor receptions and outdoor ceremonies are available on the grounds, supported by the club's in-house LD Bar and Grill. The events team works with each group to design custom menus, making the venue a flexible setting for celebrations, corporate outings, and social gatherings of all kinds.

• 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.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Peaceful Valley Farm is a family-owned event venue set on 72 acres in southwest Michigan, centered on a three-story barn that dates to 1837. Originally built as a dairy barn, the structure was relocated and restored to preserve its historic character, and is now filled with period antiques and vintage furnishings across three levels. The property encompasses lush gardens, a young orchard, and walking trails — offering a natural backdrop for ceremonies and receptions of up to 150 guests. Wedding packages include a bridal suite and groomsmen suite, a ceremony arch, vintage décor pieces, and access to a décor closet. Outside vendors are welcome, giving couples flexibility in planning their event.

• Spaces for 120-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

The Hayloft Theatre is a restored 1902 barn relocated to Portage, Michigan's Celery Flats Historical Area in 1992, where it has served as a performance venue and private event space. Its interior features vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and a 35-by-45-foot floor plan capable of accommodating up to 120 guests at tables or 180 guests for standing receptions. Available for private rentals from May through October, the theatre is well suited for weddings, receptions, and celebrations that call for a historic barn setting. The Celery Flats Historical Area provides a distinctive backdrop, and the building's turn-of-the-century character lends itself to both rustic and elegant event aesthetics. Indoor restroom facilities are available on the lower level.

The Desenberg, a newly renovated wedding venue in Kalamazoo, is located in the historic Main St. East Building downtown. Formerly known as the Desenberg building, it was constructed in 1886 and is the last Louis Sullivan building in Michigan. Its 17-foot-tall exposed beam ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the building's original design and embrace historic features with a modern twist, giving a chic, industrial, yet intimate feel. The space is outfitted with a glass wall projection system and professional house sound; there are endless possibilities when creating a memorable event!

• Spaces for 240-260 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Kalamazoo Country Club is a private club and full-service event venue established in 1909 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Set along Whites Lake, the club has hosted generations of celebrations alongside its championship golf course and manicured grounds. The centerpiece of the event program is the main ballroom, which seats up to 240 guests and draws natural light through large windows overlooking Whites Lake and the fairways. The room divides into four sections — West, Cathedral, Middle, and East — giving planners flexibility to scale the space for intimate gatherings or full-capacity receptions. The Garden Room suits smaller events such as brunches and showers, while the Formal Dining Room offers a quieter setting for corporate meetings and rehearsal dinners. The club opens its doors to both members and non-members for weddings and private events. An in-house culinary team handles catering for all events on-site.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Scotts Mill County Park spans 110 acres in Scotts, Michigan, and has served Kalamazoo County since 1976, when it opened as the county's Bi-Centennial Project. At the heart of the park stands a historic 1870s water-powered mill and adjacent pond, set within natural landscape that also includes hiking trails, fishing areas, and a playground. For private events, the park offers the Gregersen Picnic Shelter, equipped with a grill, electricity, water, and modern restrooms — a practical setting for family gatherings, company picnics, and school outings. Wedding packages are available for both ceremonies and receptions, with the mill, pond, and surrounding landscape serving as an outdoor backdrop well suited to celebration. Reservations are accepted by phone beginning on the first business day of January each year.

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 10 Museums
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 12 Total Spaces

Kalamazoo Nature Center is a 1,100-acre nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education campus set in the wooded, rolling countryside five miles north of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Founded in 1960 to protect Cooper's Glen — a site of centuries-old cultural significance where Native Americans camped and early settlers built homes — it is one of the earliest nature centers established in the United States, recognized by peers as among the top facilities of its kind nationally. For private events, the center offers a varied collection of indoor and outdoor rental spaces suited to everything from intimate meetings to large celebrations. The timber-framed Barn welcomes up to 150 guests at tables or 200 in rows, while Cooper's Glen Auditorium, the Glen Vista Gallery, and the adjacent Vista Deck — cantilevered into the Beech-Maple forest canopy — together serve gatherings of 80 to 250 guests. Outdoors, the Hummingbird/Butterfly Garden and natural Amphitheater each hold up to 250 guests, and several smaller rooms accommodate meetings, workshops, and private parties.