The Best Barn & Farm Wedding Venues in Rock City, IL

The Best Barn & Farm Wedding Venues in Rock City, IL

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The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms 

5.0

Rockton, IL
  • Up to 450 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Offer

Orchard Ridge Farms is a 130-acre private estate, home to The Pavilion and Copperstone Inn with exclusive catering by Henrici's. With four outdoor ceremony sites as well as an indoor option the possibilities are endless! Our award-winning venue has been featured on the Travel Channel, Midwest Living, and have been awarded- "Top 10 Timeless Venues." The Pavilion and Copperstone Inn offer a picturesque appeal and is well suited for any unforgettable affair. Our dedicated team is committed to ensure that your Orchard Ridge Farm's experience is truly one of a kind. No detail has been overlooked in creating this special venue. The Pavilion is truly a "one-of-a-kind" facility, filled with rustic and sophisticated elegance. Host to a single event per day, your wedding or event will be exclusive with The Pavilion. Relax and enjoy the serene setting while our dedicated and professional team ensures that you and your guests experience a joyful day!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Rustic charm with elegance
  • Romantic vineyard setting

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • Does not allow pets
We had a wonderful experience working with The Pavilion. The beauty of the venue and the pricing (compared to venues in the greater Chicago area) were what initially attracted us. However, the food through Henrici's (the exclusive in-house catering) and venue staff were incredible assets. We were very lucky to work with Lexi, Jill, and Stacie, all of whom were incredibly patient with the many questions I had throughout the process. Guests repeatedly told us how excellent the food & beautiful the venue was, asking how we found the place a couple hours away from home. We could not recommend The Pavilion more!
Ashley B., a year ago
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Ensign Jade Acres 

5.0

Freeport, IL
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

Nice to meet you! We are Riley Ensign and Alyssa Jade. It is a once in a life time opportunity to start your dream business with the love of your life, and here we are! Ensign Jade Acres is a barn venue that sits on seven beautiful acres with picturesque country views. Located in Freeport, Illinois; central to Rockford and Galena, our location is the perfect escape from the city while remaining a short drive from Milwaukee or Chicago.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Rustic-chic setting

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dance floor not included
  • No built-in audiovisual options
Ensign Jade Acres was an absolute dream venue for our wedding! From the moment we first reached out, the owners demonstrated excellent and timely communication, making the planning process a breeze. The venue itself is spacious and offered great value, with gorgeous views that felt like we were dropped into the middle of nowhere amidst the most beautiful sunset imaginable - truly priceless! The owners were so sweet and went above and beyond as hosts, being very hands-on and eager to help before, during, and after the event. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting or a more caring team to bring our special day to life. Highly recommend Ensign Jade Acres to any couple looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding experience!
Stephanie K., 4 days ago
Pheasant Valley Barn 

5.0

Brooklyn, WI
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor

We welcome you to Pheasant Valley Barn! The barn is nestled in a scenic valley in the middle of our farm. The Byrne family started dairy farming in Wisconsin after emigrating from Ireland in the 1870's. In 2003, we decided to renovate our 1890's barn. We added a new metal roof and restored the interior of the barn. To celebrate, we had a barn dance for Duane's parents' 40th anniversary. Thus began "The Party Barn". In the fall of 2018, our son Cory married his fiance, Jenny. It confirmed our idea of starting a barn venue and sharing our barn and farm with others. We have been asked many times, "Why don't you rent out this barn?" We have decided the time is right to diversify our farm and start this event business. We are so happy that we restored our barn. As more and more barns and farms are lost, our barn is preserved and now can be shared with others to create a memorable and special day for your event!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Rustic-chic setting
  • Dressing room available

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not for you if you prefer a more modern aesthetic
My husband and I were married at Pheasant Valley Barn this past summer and we could not have been happier with our venue choice. Lindsay, the owner, was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process, offering timely advice and insights that ensured our rustic, flower-filled wedding vision came to life seamlessly. The beautiful, open barn provided a warm, welcoming backdrop for our special day. Lindsay worked hard to infuse personal touches that made our wedding feel unique. From the first venue walkthrough to the final farewell, Lindsay was there to answer every question, calm every worry, and handle all the behind-the-scenes details with total professionalism. We were able to relax and soak in every magical moment knowing we were in very capable hands. I would enthusiastically recommend Pheasant Valley Barn to any engaged couple searching for a venue that delivers beauty, charm, and outstanding service.
Alexis F., 4 months ago
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Oak Hill Farm 

5.0

Apple River, IL
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Oak Hill Farm is an elegant outdoor wedding venue nestled on a secluded estate near Galena, Illinois, a popular tourist destination in the Midwest. Our venue features four outdoor ceremony locations, a historic chapel and an all-white, open air pavilion (heat and window walls available as needed) that seats up to 250. We offer unique amenities, many vintage details and endless photo opportunities on our 170 acre private property.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Multiple event spaces
  • Pets can join the celebration
  • Creates a sense of togetherness

Venue considerations

  • No venue-provided food services
  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Our wedding at Oak Hill Farm was an absolute dream! From our first communication with Becky, she was thorough, fast, kind, and detailed in answering all of our questions. On the big day, everything was set up exactly how we wanted it. It was perfect! Becky and her staff were so accommodating, helpful, and nice, making sure the event ran smoothly. As a bride, they treated me like the most important person in the world. The venue was breathtaking - I felt like I was in a real life fairytale! All of our guests and even our vendors couldn't stop raving about how beautiful Oak Hill Farm is. For any brides looking for the perfect rustic venue with an attentive team that will make you feel special, I highly recommend Oak Hill Farm!
Kelsey B., 6 months ago
Livengood’s Barn 

5.0

Chadwick, IL
  • Up to 240 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Livengood's Barn, located in Northwest Illinois, is a unique way to celebrate life's major events! With two renovated, climate-controlled barns, and open lawn with pond for outdoor weddings this site has everything you are looking for in a rustic, intimate event. Ed and Kali Livengood have always loved sharing life's special moments with family and friends. Now, they are sharing their property for others to create those special moments as well.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Has onsite accommodations

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • Dance floor not included
  • Does not allow pets
Livengood's Barn was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the moment we reached out, their communication was quick and responsive, whether by text or phone call. They were incredibly accommodating, even when we needed to make last-minute changes like switching from long tables to round tables. The venue itself is huge, with both indoor and outdoor spaces that allowed us to have the exact wedding we envisioned. The value was unbeatable, and we are so grateful to the Livengood's team for helping make our special day everything we hoped for.
Ryan S., 3 months ago
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Four Winds Farm 

4.8

Fitchburg, WI
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Four Winds Farm is a countryside wedding venue located in Fitchburg, just 10 minutes from Madison, WI. The newly restored 8,900 sq. ft. barn is the main attraction suitable for wedding receptions and ceremonies. Four Winds is a fully functional farm focusing on permaculture and can accommodate both small and large parties year-round. The barn, which holds 200 people, provides thoughtfully designed spaces that can be customized to suit your needs. The Loft is the most significant space on the barn's second level and has been updated and restored to enhance the gorgeous long wooden beams. This area is equipped with audio-visual hookups and speakers. The spacious kitchen and dining area was the newest addition during the refurbishment, and it includes a catering kitchen and a fireplace, creating a wonderful homely feeling. The attached patio space has direct access to several areas of the barn and is large enough to host an outdoor event all by itself.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Unique barn setting
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • Requires outside catering services
  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
Our wedding at Four Winds was perfect. It is a beautiful facility that can host both indoor and outdoor activities seamlessly. Four Winds treated us very well, and it was easy to plan our wedding with them. Four Winds provided tables and chairs, in addition to the beautiful furniture they have inside and on the patio already. It was easy for our vendors to set up food. And the drinks that Jay designed for us were amazing. The day of our wedding, Four Winds helped keep water pitchers full and spaces clean. I've been at several weddings that didn't have refreshed water pitchers or other services, and Four Winds anticipated our needs before we even noticed them. And we've gotten so many compliments on the venue since our wedding!
Brian K., 5 months ago
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Barnwood Events WI 

5.0

Madison, WI
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,200

Barnwood Events is 10 minutes from Downtown Madison next to the Capital City Bike Trail in a park-like country setting. This brand new barn timber frame building is built with modern amenities for year round events. The venue includes free parking for up to 170 cars and an onsite renovated farmhouse that sleeps up to 14 guests. The barn seats up to 300 inside and has 8 acres of green space and large mature trees that include several options for outdoor or indoor ceremonies and receptions.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Does not allow pets
Julie and Dave (and their team) have brought a great venue to the area. They are such wonderful hosts, and truly have the mentality that coming together with other vendors to make a couple's dreams come to life is the ultimate goal. We have thoroughly enjoyed each and every event, and look forward to more in the years to come.
Blue Plate Catering, 3 years ago
Prevailing Winds Lodge Blue Mounds/Madison 

5.0

Blue Mounds, WI
  • Up to 1000 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

If you are looking for a wedding venue with on-site accommodations, seek no further than Prevailing Winds Lodge in Blue Mounds, WI. Our lodge offers the most intimate of settings for small weddings and breathtaking vistas from high atop our prairie for large weddings. Let the beautiful surroundings sweep you and your partner away as you begin your life together as one. Why Choose Us? Serenity, nature, privacy, and peace are just a few things you will experience on your wedding day at the lodge. We provide our guests with the ideal place to host a once-in-a-lifetime destination wedding. The lodge does not have any restrictions on the vendors of your choice, but it does offer packages for certain amenities and referrals for local merchants and suppliers. After hosting your big day at our venue, enjoy your stay in our spacious room with a wood fireplace, bond with your guests, and experience other fun activities.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Requires outside catering services
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
Everyone involved in hosting at Prevailing Winds Lodge are the most amazing humans ever! Due to covid, we had to walk away our wedding plans in 2020. Steve and Jen, along with members from the Madison community, generously rallied together to host a dream wedding giveaway for couples dealing with this hardship. We were the lucky recipients and are eternally grateful. They made the whole process as stress free as possible and treated us as family from day one. Karo worked closely with us during the planning process and is a pro at what she does. The venue itself is out of a story book and the lodge is a home away from home. Anyone choosing this venue should know that the their dream wedding is possible. Prevailing Winds Lodge is the perfect place to start your journey.
Dan and E., 3 years ago
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Badger Farms, LLC 

5.0

Deerfield, WI
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Badger Farms, LLC is a locally owned and operated Wisconsin Barn wedding venue, custom farming business, and special events facility (i.e. banquet facility and reception hall), just minutes from Madison, WI. From the moment we opened our doors in 2006, Badger Farms has been a popular venue for barn weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, strategic planning retreats, special events, private dinners, etc. Besides being a wedding event venue, Badger Farms is also a working farm, which makes our facility well-liked in the agricultural community. Most of our 500 acres are planted with marsh hay and then sold to southern Wisconsin farmers, horse enthusiasts, and contractors daily. By offering these services to the Madison, Wisconsin area, Badger Farms is an important asset to the agri-tourism, farming, and construction community. Our goal is to give our customers and clients the personal attention they deserve.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides event staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you prefer a more modern aesthetic
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
We had a fantastic experience with Badger Farms. In planning our wedding, Dave, Betsy and Jessie were were accommodating to whatever we were thinking while also providing their vast experience from hosting events for years. We were able to have the whole event at Badger Farms including the ceremony under their gorgeous oak tree.
Jason H., 3 months ago
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Fermenting Cellars Winery, Wedding and Event Venue 
Janesville, WI
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $400

Fermenting Cellars Winery, Wedding and Event Venue is an open-air Venue with Canvas sides. 80 ft. by 40 ft. Pavilion. leading up to a patio with a large fireplace and waterfall feature and stone bar. We also have The Shed building which is a climate-controlled building used for smaller groups of 30 or less people, bridal parties, etc. It has a kitchenette, lighted mirrors, a private restroom and comfortable seating. 4 public restrooms on site; 2 large handicapped flush toilets and 2 large, handicapped pit toilets.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Scenic vineyard views
  • Surrounded by nature
  • Wheelchair accessible

Venue considerations

  • Does not have a dance floor
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Does not provide event staff
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The Cording Event Barn at Hawk Valley Retreat and Cottages 
GALENA, IL
  • Up to 40 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,000

Are you dreaming of a Galena Barn Wedding? Hawk Valley Retreat and the Cording Event Barn make the perfect venue for elopements and intimate weddings. Whether you get married in the barn, the gazebo, or on the grounds, you will be sure to be surrounded by nature’s beauty. Our 10 acres of meadows, ponds, and nature will transport you and your guests. We offer several packages to make the planning a breeze, but if you have something else in mind we love making your day the way that you want it. The Cording Event Barn is newly renovated as of Spring 2022 with stunning views of the grounds, a large outdoor deck, loft space, and a large main floor. Full catering is available. BYOB alcohol is available.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Offers full-service amenities

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you prefer a more modern aesthetic
  • Small venue, not ideal for a large guest lists
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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The Barn at Allen Acres 
Rock Falls, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

A barn is where hard work happens. It is where good times and bad happen. It is where families come together. To work. To play. To connect. To grow. And to make memories. It weathers storms, the elements and anything else you can possibly throw at it. Can you think of a better metaphor for marriage? Can you think of a better place to start one? We can’t either. That’s why we put so much heart into The Barn here at Allen Acres. To create a place where someone’s there to bring the vision of your day to life. Why we fought for it. Why we worked ourselves into the ground for it. Spent money we didn’t have on it. And put every ounce of energy into the four walls you’ll see before you. Labor of love? It was an undying test of our wills, our bank accounts and our sanity. But that’s what you do for something and someone you’re passionate about. It’s how you start your dream. It’s how we started ours. And how we’d like to start yours.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Raw space for complete customization

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • On-site parking not available
  • Requires outside catering services

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About wedding venues in Rock City, IL

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Rock City, IL?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Rock City, IL offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $125 and average $500. All-inclusive packages start at $350 and average $2,500.

What types of venues can I find in Rock City, IL?

Rock City offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Barn and ranch and Hotel and resort.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Rock City, IL?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Grand River Hall, The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms and Chestnut Mountain Resort. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Rock City, IL?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (55% in Rock City do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (36% in Rock City do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Rock City, IL accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Rock City, IL can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 460. The average venue in Rock City can seat 120 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Rock City, IL offer?

The venues in Rock City, IL are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Dressing room / Bridal Suite, Clean up and Wi-Fi. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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