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  Crestview Country Club

  1000 N 127th St E, Wichita, KS 67206, USA

  • Spaces for 50-500 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Country Clubs
  • 1 Garden

  Crestview Country Club is a private country club in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1921 and now home to 36 holes of championship golf designed by Robert Trent Jones — the only 36-hole private club in Kansas. The club moved to its current location at 1000 N. 127th Street East in 1969 and was acquired by Concert Golf Partners in 2016, which brought more than $3 million in facility improvements. For private events, Crestview offers a range of indoor and outdoor settings. The Grand Ballroom accommodates larger wedding receptions and galas with a formal, elegant atmosphere, while the Garden Room suits smaller gatherings with views overlooking the outdoor garden. Outdoor ceremonies can accommodate up to 250 guests, with a private garden available for more intimate ceremonies of up to 50. The club's event specialists work with clients on custom menus through the in-house catering team and assist with room selection, decor details, and full event coordination. Crestview hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate meetings, golf tournaments, and a broad range of social celebrations.

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  The Hudson

  508 S Commerce, Wichita, KS 67202, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Hudson is a two-location industrial-chic event venue in downtown Wichita, Kansas, built in 1950 and designed around classic styling, close attention to detail, and full-service hospitality. The main location, The Hudson Commerce at 508 S Commerce Street, spans several distinct spaces: Gatsby Hall accommodates 300 to 350 seated guests in a setting defined by exposed brick, weathered steel beams, polished concrete floors, and chandelier lighting. Studio 504 seats up to 60 guests and suits smaller gatherings, while the Urban Garden provides outdoor space for ceremonies of up to 280 and receptions of up to 250. The companion location, The Hudson St. Francis at 427 S St. Francis Street, offers a mid-century modern aesthetic anchored by a white oak built-in bar and seats 50 to 75 guests — a natural fit for micro weddings, bridal showers, and intimate celebrations. Both venues include an in-house sound system, open catering, and bar service managed by the venue. The Hudson hosts weddings, corporate events, quinceañeras, birthday parties, concerts, and more.

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  Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection

  104 S Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67202, USA

  • Spaces for 12-144 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 4 Hotels
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection occupies a landmark building at the heart of downtown Wichita, Kansas — a property that dates to 1926, when it housed the Union National Bank and the original Dockum Drug Store. Today it operates as the city's only AAA Four Diamond hotel, blending the building's historic character with contemporary service for weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and private meetings. Five event spaces totaling more than 3,500 square feet accommodate groups from 12 to 100 guests. The Regent Ballroom, the property's largest room at 1,722 square feet, suits banquets and receptions, while smaller rooms — The Viceroy, The Study, and The Boardroom — serve ceremonies, luncheons, seminars, and intimate gatherings. On-site catering through Siena Steakhouse brings an executive chef and curated menus to every event, supported by A/V equipment, complimentary Wi-Fi, flexible linen packages, and a dedicated events team. A complimentary shuttle within a five-mile radius rounds out the logistics for guests arriving from across the city. The hotel has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as the top hotel in Wichita and has earned Condé Nast Traveler's Top 15 Midwest Hotel designation for 2025.

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  Stony Point Hall

  1514 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006, USA

  • Spaces for 299 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space

  Stony Point Hall is a wedding and event venue set on 14 acres of rustic, partially wooded landscape in the Vinland Valley near Baldwin City, Kansas, drawing couples from the Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City areas. The property carries genuine historical weight: the land traces to a pre-Civil War Santa Fe Trail settlement, and the current farm dates to 1860 when President James Buchanan deeded 160 acres to Milton Reynolds. The iconic hay barn, built in 1903 with hand-quarried stone, anchors the estate alongside a farmhouse that was expanded in the 1890s and a restored 1883 church on the grounds. The main hall accommodates up to 299 seated guests at round tables, with outdoor ceremony space included in every rental — an outdoor rose garden provides the ceremony backdrop, with chair setup and removal handled by the staff. Full-day rentals run from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., giving couples private access to the entire property from setup through celebration. Tables, chairs, ceremony logistics, climate control, free Wi-Fi, and basic hall setup are all included in the rental fee with no hidden charges. The venue welcomes outside caterers and do-it-yourself food arrangements, keeping full flexibility in vendor selection. Built-in décor — white sheer curtains, fabric ceiling swags with twinkle lights, and four columns with color-changing lighting — sets an immediate atmosphere without requiring additional rentals.

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  The Venue At Willow Creek

  3150 N 91st St, Kansas City, KS 66109, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  The Venue at Willow Creek is an all-inclusive event venue set on 10 acres of tree-lined ridges and meadow views in Kansas City, Kansas. The property features both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, including a creekside ceremony location, a garden patio with café lights, and a stone firepit — alongside a main reception hall with stained concrete floors, high ceilings, and a full wall of glass sliding doors. The venue handles catering, bar and mixology services, and décor in-house, offering clients a single point of coordination from planning through event day. Rentals include farm tables and Mahogany Chiavari chairs, ceremony chairs and arbors, bar glassware, and access to rental décor, along with an onsite day-of manager. Getting-ready suites are available on the property, and a paved, lighted parking lot serves guests on arrival.

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  Marriott Kansas City Overland Park

  10800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA

  • Spaces for 150-1,000 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms

  Marriott Kansas City Overland Park is a full-service hotel situated in Overland Park's Metcalf Corridor, adjacent to Executive Hills and Corporate Woods office parks and minutes from Top Golf, Prairiefire, and Town Center shopping. The eleven-story property completed a $20 million renovation and offers 401 guest rooms alongside 14,000 square feet of flexible event space distributed across 16 meeting rooms. The Great Plains Ballroom anchors the event offering with 10,010 square feet of space, accommodating up to 800 guests for banquet receptions and 900 for standing events, with 17-foot ceilings and divisible configurations for smaller gatherings. The adjacent Quail Creek Junior Ballroom provides an additional 2,688 square feet for intimate receptions and rehearsal dinners of up to 150 seated guests. On-site catering is available through the hotel's culinary team, and dining for guests includes Zephyr Kitchen & Bourbon Bar and a full-service Starbucks. The property also features an expanded fitness center with Peloton bikes, an indoor and seasonal outdoor pool, and pet-friendly accommodations — rounding out the amenities available to event attendees staying on property.

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  The Farm at Quail Valley

  9315 194th Dr, Winfield, KS 67156, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  The Farm at Quail Valley is a rustic event venue set on 47 acres of rolling countryside in Winfield, Kansas. The property features wildflower meadows, quiet ponds, and open fields that provide a natural backdrop for weddings, reunions, corporate retreats, and seasonal celebrations. At the heart of the property is a 3,000-square-foot event center housed in a weathered barn, accommodating up to 200 guests. The renovated interior includes pine ceilings, a crystal chandelier, flat-screen televisions with surround sound, a full bar, a professional kitchen, and a bridal and groom suite — along with full table and chair setup and handicap accessibility. Beyond the event center, the grounds offer outdoor ceremony areas overlooking a stocked fishing pond, an 18-hole disc golf course designed by Eric McCabe, and 40 RV electrical hookups for guests staying on-site. The Farm at Quail Valley is available for weekday events, single-day celebrations, and full weekend buyouts.

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  Prairie Museum of Art and History

  1905 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS 67701, USA

  • Spaces for 50-750 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Prairie Museum of Art & History sits on a 24-acre campus in Colby, Kansas, operated by the Thomas County Historical Society since 1959. The 21,500-square-foot main building houses rotating art exhibits and the Kuska Collection — a lifetime assembly of dolls, glassware, ceramics, toys, and furniture that connects High Plains local history to international cultural narratives. Outside, a preserved cluster of historic structures includes the Cooper Barn, the Lone Star Church, a sod house, and a one-room schoolhouse, offering event backdrops that feel genuinely rooted in the region. The Cooper Barn — the largest barn in Kansas and voted an 8th Wonder of Kansas Architecture in 2008 — anchors the venue's event offerings. Its loft accommodates up to 700 guests and includes a permanent stage, a grand staircase, a kitchenette, and a chairlift. The 1915 Lone Star Church, a white-painted country church north of Gem, Kansas, seats approximately 100 for ceremonies. The Garvey Education Room provides a smaller, climate-controlled gathering space for up to 50. All rental guests receive complimentary museum admission to tour the grounds and exhibits.

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  Victorian Veranda Country Inn

  1431 N 1900 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Garden

  Formerly the Victorian Veranda Country Inn, Veranda Venue sits on eight acres in Lawrence, Kansas, conveniently located off Interstate 70 between Topeka and Kansas City. The property combines a working farm setting with classic Victorian character, making it a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations. The centerpiece of the property is a two-story open barn that seats up to 250 guests for receptions, surrounded by mature gardens well-suited for outdoor ceremonies. An onsite ten-bedroom Victorian manor — including a honeymoon suite and nine additional guest suites — allows the wedding party and close family to stay on the property, with the Grand Victorian Package offering a full Friday-through-Sunday experience that includes rehearsal space, an event day coordinator, and two nights of lodging. A bring-your-own-caterer policy gives couples flexibility in planning their event.

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  Tony's Pizza Events Center

  800 The Midway, Salina, KS 67401, USA

  • Spaces for 220-7,583 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 3 Convention Centers

  Tony's Pizza Events Center is a multipurpose arena and convention complex in Salina, Kansas, owned by the City of Salina and operated by OVG360. Opened in 1979 as the Bicentennial Center and renamed in 2017, the facility has grown into one of central Kansas's primary destinations for entertainment, sporting events, trade shows, conventions, and private gatherings — earning the nickname "Mid-America's Meeting Place." The complex spans more than 40,000 square feet of potential convention space and includes a newly renovated 7,583-seat multipurpose arena, the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall (an 18,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall), and eight configurable meeting rooms accommodating groups up to 220. The convention hall seats up to 800 for banquets and can be arranged in theater-style configurations for over 1,000 attendees; it can also be divided into half or quarter sections to suit smaller gatherings. On-site catering, audio-visual technology, WiFi, tables, chairs, and linens are all included with rentals. The facility is fully ADA-compliant and offers nearly 3,700 free parking spaces. Positioned at the crossroads of I-135 and I-70, Tony's Pizza Events Center serves both the Salina community and visitors from across the region.

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  The J Bar & Embassy Suites Kansas City/Olathe

  10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

  • Spaces for 120-1,200 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites by Hilton Olathe is the largest hotel event venue in the Southwest Kansas City metro, offering more than 24,000 square feet of flexible space for weddings, corporate conferences, galas, and private celebrations. A two-time recipient of Hilton's Connie Award — the brand's highest honor — the venue combines the scale to host up to 1,000 guests with the on-site infrastructure to accommodate a full event weekend under one roof. The Grand Ballroom, one of the largest ballroom wedding venues in the Kansas City area, seats up to 800 for a seated reception and accommodates up to 1,200 for cocktail-style events. The space is divisible into six breakout rooms for smaller gatherings, presentations, or multi-session conferences. For open-air events, The Reserve is a second-floor outdoor terrace lounge that accommodates up to 120 guests and is available for private events from May through October. All events are supported by an in-house culinary team offering plated dinners, buffet service, chef-attended stations, and custom bar packages. Directly connected to the venue are 200 Embassy Suites two-room suites, eliminating guest transportation and enabling multi-day event programming. Complimentary on-site parking accommodates more than 590 vehicles, and the venue is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City in Johnson County.

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  Dyck Arboretum of the Plains

  177 W Hickory St, Hesston, KS 67062, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Established in 1981 and affiliated with Hesston College, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains sits at the edge of a buffalo grass meadow encircling a lake in Hesston, Kansas. The grounds feature hundreds of labeled native and adaptable plant varieties arranged in tallgrass, shortgrass, and mixed-grass prairie beds, offering a rare opportunity to experience the wildflowers of the Great Plains in cultivation. For events, the arboretum offers three distinct rental spaces. The Visitor and Education Center, a limestone-and-cedar building completed in 1999, accommodates up to 150 guests for ceremonies and 80 for banquets, and includes a full kitchen, sound system, and gallery entryway. The Prairie Pavilion, completed in 2011, is a climate-controlled indoor space with a covered patio accessible via sliding glass doors, accommodating up to 200 guests for ceremonies and 175 for banquets. The Prairie Discovery Lab, part of the 2019 Horticulture and Utility Building, seats up to 80 for banquets and includes an adjacent preparation kitchen. All spaces provide access to the surrounding native gardens and grounds.

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  Dunn's Landing

  4553 Ohio Rd, Wellsville, KS 66092, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Dunn's Landing is a working family farm in Wellsville, Kansas, rooted in over a century of Dunn family history. The 1,000-acre property centers on a century-old dairy barn that has been thoughtfully converted into a reception hall, making it one of the more distinctive rural event settings in the Kansas City metro region. The restored barn accommodates groups from 10 to 400 guests for weddings, reunions, corporate gatherings, and private parties. Two outdoor ceremony sites offer guests a choice of settings: an orchard looking over open Kansas fields, or a lake island surrounded by green pastures. After the ceremony, guests move to the barn for a reception with buffet dining and dancing. Beyond the event spaces, Dunn's Landing offers horse-drawn transportation — including stagecoaches, formal carriages, and farm wagons — for on-site use or off-site occasions such as parades and carriage rides. Farm tours, wagon rides through the natural Kansas prairies, and bonfire options round out the experience. The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast provides on-property overnight accommodations, and the venue includes parking for up to 100 vehicles.

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  Exploration Place

  300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203, USA

  • Spaces for 15-2,500 Guests
  • 11 Museums
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 11 Total Spaces

  Exploration Place is a science and discovery center situated along the Arkansas River in Wichita, Kansas. Opened in April 2000 as the result of a $62 million public-private partnership, the building was designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie and serves as the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center. The facility offers more than 35,000 square feet of exhibit space, a six-acre outdoor Adventure Playscape, and multiple dedicated event venues. For private events, Exploration Place provides a range of spaces suited to gatherings of all sizes — from intimate board meetings to large-scale receptions and outdoor festivals. The WaterWay Hall & Terrace accommodates up to 400 guests with slate floors, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arkansas River, a catering kitchen, and a built-in audio system. The outdoor Wichita Foundation Amphitheater & Plaza and the Adventure Playscape both offer riverside settings with views of the Keeper of the Plains, hosting up to 1,500 guests each. Rentals include tables, chairs, setup and teardown, security for events serving alcohol, free parking, and custodial services. A curated list of preferred catering, bar service, and event planning vendors is available to help clients coordinate the full event experience. Wedding packages include a 12-hour event window, private prep spaces, and a complimentary one-year membership.

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  Prairiewood Retreat and Preserve

  1484 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA

  • 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.

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  Tanganyika Wildlife Park

  1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard, KS 67052, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Tanganyika Wildlife Park is an interactive wildlife park on Wichita's western edge in Goddard, Kansas, offering a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The park brings together exotic animals, flexible event spaces, and hands-on experiences in a way that few venues anywhere can match. Wedding packages include reception room access the day before and day of the event, bridal and groom suites, a rehearsal dinner space, bartending service, engagement photo sessions, and park admission for all guests. Animal ambassadors — penguins, macaws, owls, pythons, tortoises, and more — can join ceremonies and receptions at two pricing tiers, giving couples a signature moment that sets this venue apart from any traditional setting. For corporate events, the park offers full-day buyouts accommodating up to 5,000 guests and exclusive evening packages for up to 2,000. A dedicated events team handles coordination from first inquiry through event day.

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  Kansas State University Gardens

  Manhattan, KS 66506, USA

  • 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.

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  Kansas State Student Union

  918 N 17th St, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA

  • 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.

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  Eisenhower Park Rose Garden

  500 Pine St, Abilene, KS 67410, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden is a historic outdoor venue in Abilene, Kansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Abilene City Park Historic District. The grounds are home to more than 150 types of roses and over 500 varieties of flowers, with a classic gazebo and a spouting fountain providing natural focal points for ceremonies. The garden is available for weddings and special occasions on a first-come, first-serve basis through the City of Abilene Parks and Recreation office. With capacity for up to 250 guests and 12 hours of event time included in the rental, the Rose Garden offers a picturesque outdoor setting steeped in local history — the adjacent stadium is the site where General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his 1952 presidential campaign.

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  Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center

  503 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA

  • Spaces for 400-1,565 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center is a historic multipurpose venue in downtown Pittsburg, Kansas, built in 1925. The facility hosts weddings, receptions, conventions, trade shows, concerts, theatrical productions, and community celebrations, offering a range of spaces to suit events of different sizes and styles. The main auditorium seats more than 1,500 guests in a raked-style format and features one of the largest stages in the state, making it well suited for ceremonies, performances, and large assemblies. The convention level offers over 7,800 square feet of flexible event space on the lower level, accommodating receptions and banquets for up to 60 tables, conferences, and trade shows. Both levels of the facility are handicap accessible. The venue provides in-house equipment and services including a full commercial kitchen, A/V equipment with multiple screens and projectors, Wi-Fi, a portable bar, dinnerware and flatware, and decorative elements such as booth curtains, candelabras, and ceiling fabrics. Couples planning weddings can combine an onstage ceremony in the historic auditorium with a reception on the convention level.

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