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  Martha's Orchard

  6578 S County Rd 400 E, Clayton, IN 46118, USA

  • Spaces for 230 Guests

  Martha's Orchard Event & Party Center is a family-owned wedding barn and event venue situated on a historic property about 20 minutes west of Indianapolis, Indiana. The land dates to an original deed signed by Andrew Jackson in 1832, and the venue has hosted celebrations for over 25 years. The centerpiece of the property is a 5,000-square-foot climate-controlled barn that serves as Central Indiana's largest wedding barn. The barn is equipped with 1G fiber WiFi and modern restroom facilities, and it connects to front and back patios that open onto scenic grounds. A large pond and apple orchard provide a rural backdrop suited to photography and outdoor ceremonies. The venue offers two outdoor ceremony settings: beneath the apple trees or in an open shaded area. Martha's Orchard hosts one wedding per day, ensuring each event receives the full focus of the property and staff. Clients may bring outside vendors or work with the venue's in-house catering team, DJ service, and rental inventory. A complimentary bridal suite is available for the wedding party. The venue also accommodates reunions, corporate gatherings, and family celebrations.

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  WestGate Academy

  13598 East WestGate Drive, Odon, IN 47562, United States

  • Spaces for 600 Guests

  WestGate Academy is a professional event and conference venue located within WestGate@Crane Technology Park in Odon, Indiana — an innovation hub home to more than 60 high-tech and defense companies. Designed as a place for teams, organizations, and professionals to connect and collaborate, the academy markets itself as an ideal setting for conventions, training workshops, seminars, and corporate gatherings. The facility offers a range of spaces to accommodate professional events: conference rooms, meeting and training rooms, coworking areas, and a dedicated event space, all supported by 100 Gigabit internet connectivity provided by Smithville. For organizations needing more room, the academy also includes office and lab space — including 8,000 square feet of customizable unfinished space — suited to technical conferences and hands-on training programs. Set within a technology park environment, WestGate Academy draws on its proximity to NSWC Crane and a community of defense and innovation companies, making it particularly well suited for professional conferences, contractor networking events, and workforce development programs.

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  Elks Lodge 235

  3535 McKinley Ave, South Bend, IN 46615, USA

  • Spaces for 30-325 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Meeting Space

  South Bend Elks Lodge #235 is a community-rooted event venue and social club located on McKinley Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. As a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks — a fraternal organization founded in 1868 — Lodge 235 has long been a gathering place for celebrations, fundraisers, and community events, with members contributing to local veteran support, cancer research, and youth programs. The lodge offers several distinct event spaces suited to a range of gatherings. The Crystal Ballroom is the flagship space, accommodating up to 275 seated guests for dances, weddings, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations. The Dining Room seats up to 80 guests and has hosted Mother's Day brunches, live band dinners, and holiday events, while the Card Room serves smaller private gatherings of up to 30. The Jolly Corks Pub provides a casual social setting with televisions, games, and karaoke. An eight-lane wooden bowling alley rounds out the facility and is available for private rentals and league formation. In-house catering, ample parking — including RV hookups — and a welcoming staff make Lodge 235 a practical and distinctive choice for events in the South Bend area.

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  Garrison Convention Center

  5830 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46216, USA

  • Spaces for 12-320 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 10 Total Spaces

  Set within the serene 1,700 acres of Fort Harrison State Park in Lawrence, Indiana, the Garrison Conference Center occupies a historic limestone campus originally built in the 1940s as the Officer's Club at Fort Benjamin Harrison. When Indiana acquired the property in 1995 after the base closed, the buildings were preserved and reopened as a state park inn and event destination — just 13 miles from downtown Indianapolis. The center's two event facilities together offer nine rooms suited to gatherings of all sizes. The Fort Event Center houses the Blue Heron Ballroom, which accommodates up to 320 guests and opens onto a patio above the golf course practice green, plus three additional meeting rooms ranging from 40 to 100 guests. The Fort Harrison Inn adds five smaller spaces — from the Roosevelt Room with its historic wood walls and built-in bar (100 guests) to the intimate Harrison Board Room (12 guests) — rounding out a flexible lineup for corporate meetings, banquets, receptions, and weddings. Free parking, wireless internet, and scenic park surroundings are available throughout the campus.

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  Emerald Green Restaurant

  1001 W 129th St, Hammond, IN 46320, USA

  • Spaces for 240 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  The Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh Golf Course occupies the second floor of a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired prairie-style clubhouse in Hammond, Indiana, opened in 2009. Perched above the fairways of Lost Marsh, the restaurant and event facility offers views of Wolf Lake, the golf course, and the Chicago skyline on clear days — a backdrop that sets it apart from the typical indoor banquet venue. The Emerald Green's 240-seat banquet hall can be configured in sections or opened fully for larger gatherings, accommodating weddings, corporate events, showers, and private parties. A separate conference room is available for business meetings and smaller group functions. The facility is open to the public — not exclusively for golfers — and the space's flexible layout suits a range of event styles and sizes.

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  Fountain Square Theatre

  1111 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Fountain Square Theatre is a historic event venue housed in a landmark 1928 building in Indianapolis' Fountain Square neighborhood. Originally opened as a 1,500-seat motion picture and vaudeville house with a 40-foot domed ceiling and twinkling star effects, the building has been thoughtfully restored into a full-service wedding and private events destination. The main event space features columned arches surrounding an expansive dance floor at the foot of a large stage, with a balcony mezzanine overlooking the main level — the mezzanine retains much of its original architectural detail, including a painstaking restoration of painted ceiling motifs. The venue is designed for ceremonies, receptions, corporate functions, concerts, and dances. On-site offerings include in-house catering, linens, staffing, a fully stocked bar, tableware, and decor. The building also houses a boutique hotel — FountainView Inn — providing lodging for guests, along with a rooftop bar and lounge with views of the Indianapolis skyline.

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  Eiteljorg Museum

  500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

  • Spaces for 35-360 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 6 Museums
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is a cultural landmark in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to the art and histories of Indigenous peoples and the American West. The museum's distinctive Southwestern-inspired architecture houses a permanent collection and rotating exhibitions that span centuries of artistic tradition, creating a setting unlike any other in the Midwest for private events. Six distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to receptions and banquets of up to 360 guests. The Allen Whitehill Clowes Sculpture Court, the museum's largest venue, seats 360 for seated dinners and can be expanded with additional space. Outdoors, the DeHaan Family Terrace and Gardens offers a scenic setting beside White River State Park's canal, accommodating up to 260 guests beneath distinctive white sail coverings. All events at the Eiteljorg are catered through Kahn's Catering, the museum's exclusive catering partner. The venue's events team, led by the Director of Rentals and Events, provides on-site coordination and offers space tours Tuesday through Thursday.

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  University Park

  325 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  University Park is a historic landscaped public park in downtown Indianapolis, managed by the Indiana War Memorials (IWM) and available for private events and large public gatherings. Completed in 1876, the park occupies a full city block between Vermont and New York Streets, with Meridian Street to the west and the Indiana War Memorial building to the north. The centerpiece of the park is the Depew Fountain, a five-tiered bronze and stone structure featuring sculptures of children, fish, frogs, and a draped figure — an elegant anchor for outdoor ceremonies. The grounds also feature statues of President Benjamin Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, and Vice President Schuyler Colfax, set among mature trees and ornamental flower beds. As one of the Indiana War Memorials — a complex that also includes the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Veterans Memorial Plaza, and American Legion Mall — University Park carries the gravity of a nationally recognized historic district. IWM coordinates reservations and can accommodate events ranging from small private gatherings to large festivals. Inquiries are handled by the IWM Events Coordinator.

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  Deer Park Manor Weddings & Events

  1501 E Hillside Dr #300, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA

  • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Deer Park Manor is a historic event estate set on 20 acres in Bloomington, Indiana, minutes from Indiana University and downtown. Built between 1953 and 1956 by Sarkes and Mary Tarzian — the Tarzians were pioneers in color television technology and broadcast media — the property has welcomed guests including Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. The Fitzgerald family acquired the manor in 1998 and undertook extensive renovations, adding landscaped gardens, water features, gated drives, and curated interior spaces. The grounds include remnants of a historic limestone quarry, roaming deer and red fox, and seasonal wildflowers that lend the estate a nature-preserve character. The manor accommodates up to 120 guests indoors and 175 guests for outdoor celebrations. Open-vendor catering and BYO alcohol (with licensed servers) give couples and event hosts full flexibility over the food and drink experience. Tables and chairs are included, and the outdoor reception area can support tented setups up to 40 by 80 feet. The manor is available for weddings, business dinners, reunions, graduation parties, anniversary receptions, and other private gatherings.

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  The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club

  12255 Club Point Dr, Fishers, IN 46037, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club is a private full-service club set on 279 acres of woods, wetlands, and bird sanctuaries in Fishers, Indiana. The 50,000-square-foot clubhouse serves as the social hub of the property and houses multiple event spaces suited to gatherings of all sizes, from intimate boardroom meetings to cocktail receptions of up to 500 guests. The championship golf course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1994; the property participates in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, reflecting its commitment to the surrounding natural landscape. Beyond the course, the club offers six outdoor tennis courts, a heated junior Olympic-sized pool, a fitness center, and multiple dining outlets — making it a well-rounded setting for celebrations that extend beyond the main event.

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  Avalon Manor

  3550 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA

  • Spaces for 100-1,200 Guests
  • 4 Ballrooms
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Avalon Manor Banquet Center has served Northwest Indiana for more than 40 years, offering a 30,000-square-foot full-service facility in Merrillville. The property features five distinct event rooms with collapsible walls that can be opened to accommodate up to 900 guests, making it one of the largest banquet and meeting centers in the region. The Somerset Room seats up to 280 guests and is the facility's largest ballroom; the East Ballroom accommodates 250 and includes a second-floor bridal suite; and the Fountainview Room and Stratford Room each seat up to 100 guests for intimate gatherings or business events. Two outdoor gazebos set among ponds, fountains, and landscaped gardens provide ceremony space for up to 200 guests. An onsite kitchen and full bar service handle food and beverage in-house, and dedicated sales coordinators and lead servers support events from initial planning through the final hour.

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  Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel

  31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

  • Spaces for 250-800 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel sits steps from Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, offering 28,000 square feet of newly renovated event and meeting space across multiple venues. The hotel's location places guests and event attendees at the center of the city, with easy access to the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the dining and entertainment corridors of downtown Indy. The flagship Meridian Ballroom spans nearly 7,000 square feet and accommodates up to 520 guests for banquets, making it well suited for large galas, corporate dinners, and wedding receptions. For groups seeking something more dramatic, the Panorama Ballroom on the 21st floor delivers sweeping views of the Indianapolis skyline and Monument Circle, with capacity for up to 250 guests. The Lanai Deck on the 9th floor provides an open-air setting above the city — an outdoor rooftop pool deck that doubles as an event venue for up to 500 guests. The hotel's culinary and event services team handles catering in-house, and onsite audiovisual staff support productions ranging from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences. A dedicated coordinator works with planners through every stage of the event.

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  502 East Event Center by Jonathan Byrd's

  502 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032, USA

  • Spaces for 800 Guests

  502 East Event Centre is the largest event center in Hamilton County, located in Carmel, Indiana. Opened in 2015, the venue is part of the Jonathan Byrd's hospitality legacy — a family business rooted in central Indiana since the Byrd family opened their first establishment in 1952. The 30,000-square-foot facility brings decades of culinary and hospitality experience to a purpose-built events destination. The venue accommodates up to 1,100 guests across nine distinct event spaces, making it a strong match for large-scale weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. Exclusive in-house catering by Jonathan Byrd's Catering covers everything from plated dinners and buffets to food stations and desserts, with full bar service options available. The site fee includes event space for up to five hours, tables, chairs, parking, and setup and cleanup — a straightforward package for planners coordinating events of any scale.

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  Wellfield Botanic Gardens

  1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

  • Spaces for 25-500 Guests
  • 7 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 8 Total Spaces

  Wellfield Botanic Gardens spans 36 acres of themed gardens and water features in Elkhart, Indiana, operating year-round as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and welcoming more than 38,000 guests annually. The grounds contain more than 24 distinct garden spaces — from a Japanese-inspired island and a 19th-century English Cottage Garden to a grand Woodland Pavilion and a glass-accented Waterfall Garden overlooking Christiana Creek — creating a setting that suits everything from intimate ceremonies to large concerts and corporate gatherings. For private events, the gardens offer eight rental spaces with capacities ranging from 20 to 500-plus guests. The outdoor Event Garden and Celebration Garden handle the largest crowds, while the fully enclosed Great Hall provides an indoor option with panoramic views over the pond, accommodating up to 300 guests in theater-style seating or 210 at tables. All rentals are location-only; clients source their own licensed vendors and equipment, with Burns Rent-Alls Special Events serving as the exclusive equipment partner.

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  Batar

  12649 US-50, Seymour, IN 47274, USA

  • Spaces for 70 Guests

  Batar is a destination restaurant, gourmet sweet shop, and event venue nestled along the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour, Indiana — centrally located between Indianapolis and Louisville, just five minutes east of Interstate 65 on Highway 50. Recognized as one of the "Top 20 Destination Restaurants in Indiana" by the Indiana Tourism Bureau, Batar draws guests from the region for its lunch cafe, home-baked sweets, and retail shop as well as its event offerings. Muscatatuck Hall anchors the event program, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and 180-degree wooded views that bring the surrounding nature preserve indoors. The hall accommodates intimate receptions of up to 40 guests, with multiple outdoor garden settings available for ceremonies of up to 70. Batar provides chair setup, tables, white linens, and private bridal party waiting rooms, giving couples and event hosts a clean starting point to style the space in their own way. Beyond weddings, Muscatatuck Hall is available for birthday and anniversary parties, showers, reunions, and memorial gatherings, with bookings running April through November.

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  Ruth's Chris Steak House South Bend

  902 E University Dr, Granger, IN 46530, USA

  • Spaces for 8-175 Guests
  • 9 Restaurants

  Ruth's Chris Steak House South Bend is a locally and family owned franchise location, open since 2007, situated in Granger, Indiana near the University of Notre Dame. The restaurant holds Level 1 Certified Green Restaurant status, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. For private events, the venue offers nine dedicated dining rooms ranging from an intimate boardroom for 8 guests up to a Lower Level grand space that seats 125 and accommodates 175 for receptions. All private rooms are equipped with HDTVs and sound systems, with no rental or tech fees. Mid-size gatherings are served by spaces such as the Bayou (32 seated), Royal (36 seated), and the combined Napa & Sonoma room (50 seated), while the Basin and Napa rooms handle presentations and group dinners in the 24–28 guest range. Complimentary self-parking with front entryway drop-off is available for all guests.

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  Lucas Oil Stadium

  500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Lucas Oil Stadium is a seven-level, state-of-the-art multipurpose stadium in downtown Indianapolis, home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts and one of the most versatile large-scale event venues in the country. Opened in 2008 and spanning approximately 1.8 million square feet, the stadium features a retractable roof, an operable north window measuring 88 feet high by 244 feet wide, and seating for 67,000 guests — expandable to over 70,000 for events in the round. Private events at Lucas Oil Stadium can accommodate groups ranging from 7 to 70,000 attendees, making it a rare venue capable of scaling from intimate gatherings to convention-sized productions. Available spaces include the stadium floor and two exhibit halls totaling 44,000 square feet of contiguous space, the Lucas Oil Plaza on the street-level concourse, East and West Club Lounges each spanning approximately 30,000 square feet across two levels, the Quarterback Club with field and skyline views, the Bud Light Terrace with panoramic views of the downtown skyline, and 12 flexible meeting rooms at the event level. Centerplate manages exclusive food and beverage service throughout the facility. The stadium earned Sports Facility of the Year honors in 2008 and has hosted marquee events including Super Bowl XLVI, the NFL Scouting Combine, NCAA tournaments, and major concerts.

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  AASR South Bend Scottish Rite

  427 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA

  • Spaces for 450 Guests

  The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend occupies a stately neoclassical building in downtown South Bend, Indiana — a landmark structure that has long served the northern Indiana region as both a fraternal home and an event venue. The building's architecture, with its columned facade and formal interior spaces, provides an elegant backdrop for weddings, receptions, and a variety of special events. The venue offers elegant spaces, charming details, and versatile rooms suited for gatherings of many kinds. A virtual building tour is available for prospective clients to explore the spaces before reaching out to book.

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  Community Life Center

  10612 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46229, USA

  • Spaces for 225-320 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Community Life Center is an event venue located on the grounds of Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 2001 by Flanner Buchanan — a family-owned business with more than 130 years of history in the Indianapolis community — the 10,000-square-foot facility has grown into one of the eastside's recognized destinations for weddings, receptions, and special celebrations, having hosted well over 1,400 events. The venue's architecture sets it apart: 84 crystal chandeliers crafted by Schonbek (the same manufacturer behind fixtures at Buckingham Palace and the White House), a 40,000-crystal chandelier anchoring the three-story Crystal Tower, imported Italian marble floors, and two-story columns throughout. Four distinct event spaces serve a range of occasions — the Buchanan Ballroom and its vaulted ceiling and hardwood dance floor accommodates up to 320 guests, the open-air Courtyard Crystal Tower seats up to 300 for ceremonies and receptions, and the Rotunda with its serene fountain works equally well for ceremonies or cocktail hours of up to 225 guests. Dedicated Bridal Suite and Groom's Retreat spaces on the second floor round out the facility. Community Life Center offers exclusive use of the facility — no shared events — along with flexible catering arrangements through a roster of preferred caterers and full bar service through the venue. All first-floor event spaces are handicap accessible, and 182 on-site parking spaces are available for guests.

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  The Uptown Center

  907 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360, USA

  • Spaces for 200-250 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Uptown Center is an elegant event venue situated at 602 Looney Ave in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. Since opening in 2021, the venue has hosted more than 150 events — from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations — bringing together elegance, comfort, and attentive service under one roof. The Main Hall accommodates up to 200 guests, making it well suited for weddings, milestone birthday celebrations, corporate meetings, and receptions of all sizes. Packages include tables and chairs, an on-site venue coordinator, and optional décor, with extended time blocks and enhanced services available for larger events. Conveniently located with on-site parking and audio-visual equipment on hand, The Uptown Center positions itself as a one-stop destination where every detail is managed with care.

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