The perfect business, the perfect experience starts right here at Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery. We offer a variety of options for your meetings, social gatherings or team building experience with a variety of venue sizes to accommodate smaller intimate gatherings all the way up to space that can accommodate up to 450 guests. See the Corporate Guide for event spaces and specs.

The perfect experience starts here. We offer a variety of options for your event needs:

Meetings
Social gatherings
Team-building experiences
Bridal showers
Rehearsal dinners
& more!

With 6 different venues, Chankaska is sure to have not only a variety of wines and spirits but the perfect space to fit any need.

Capacity:450
Mtg. Rooms:6
Location:Greater Mankato
Property Type:Event Center

Preferred Service Providers: Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery has preferred service providers for event hosting, management, and equipment rental. If you wish to use an additional provider, they must be approved and qualified by Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery prior to signing of event contract. This Excludes catering. Events are to be catered by one of Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery preferred caterers.

Website | 507-931-0089

Are you looking for a space to host an upcoming event? 227 Event Space partnered with Nu Event Planning and offers a beautiful space for your upcoming party, meeting, or training.Our Event Space provides:
​​
Seating for up to 60 people
A large kitchen island with bar stools
A kitchenette with a refrigerator, freezer, sink & microwave
Tables, table clothes & matching chairs
3 large windows for lots of natural lighting
Beautiful artwork
Access to bathrooms
​
Saturday and Sunday Reservations Only

Capacity:60
Mtg. Rooms:1
Location:City Center
Gross Meeting Space (sf):700
Catering:outside catering is allowed

Website | 507-330-7700

The VINE Adult Community Center (VACC) is the perfect venue for your upcoming business meeting, family reunion, or gathering. The VACC has a variety of spaces available, some with kitchenettes and built in audio visual and sound systems. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Various functions can be served and a wide range of guests can be accommodated.

Capacity:300
Mtg. Rooms:8
Location:City Center
Property Type:Community Center
Gross Meeting Space (sf):7,059
Catering:Full Service

See link below for room specs.

Website | 507-386-5587

The Library System serves its users through a variety of educational materials, programs, activities, and events for adults and youth. These are designed to encourage the use of the Library’s resources to develop and nurture a life-long habit of reading.

Capacity:100
Mtg. Rooms:2 | 1 room holds 25 people; 1 room holds 100 people
Location:City Center
Property Type:Library
Max. Theater Style Capacity:100
Max: Banquet Capacity:20
Catering:Off-site Catering

Website | 507-304-4002

Mogwai Collaborative is Mankato’s only coworking space. Mogwai features floor to ceiling art murals, wireless projector that can connect with up to 8 devices at one time and a large whiteboard.

Moveable furniture, high top tables, lounge seating, bean bags. Mogwai offers a unique meeting space experience to get you thinking outside the box. The room can be set up to specifically cater to your meeting needs.

Mogwai Collaborative is located on the lower level of the Hubbard Building. The Hubbard Building is the recipient of City Center’s 2019 Sustainability award. Our building is powered by rooftop solar panels, features two live plants walls and LED lighting.

Private Conference Rooms
Private Phone Booths
Fiber Internet
State of the Art Media Room
Open Office Collaboration and Lounge Areas
48 Digitally Coded Lockers
Honest Cafe Market

Capacity:25
Mtg. Rooms:1
Location:City Center
Property Type:Convention Center
Gross Meeting Space (sf):394
Max. Theater Style Capacity:25
Max: Banquet Capacity:18
Catering:outside catering is allowed

Website | 310-922-1031 | [email protected]

Host your next meeting, retreat, party or presentation in one of the History Center’s meeting rooms. Our two meeting rooms offer flexibility for groups up to 75 people. Rentals include recently improved technology options, kitchen access and options to visit the Museum.

The Park at the Historic Hubbard House is available to rent for weddings and other special events. Nestled among elegant Victorian gardens, the Park at the Historic Hubbard House is available for outdoor weddings or special events.

Capacity:75
Mtg. Rooms:2
Location:City Center
Property Type:Museum
Gross Meeting Space (sf):1600
Max. Theater Style Capacity:65
Max: Banquet Capacity:36
Catering:Off-site Catering

Website | 507-345-5566 | [email protected]

Built in 1877, the Historic Masonic Hall is a 10,000 square foot building in downtown Mankato, Minnesota. With its neoclassical architecture that includes expansive rooms, gorgeous detailing, and a historic feel with modern updates, it is the perfect backdrop for your special event. The second floor Lodge Room features a domed ceiling that will amaze your guests. No other space in Mankato compares.

Practicalities

Tables and Linens
20-60 inch Round Tables with White Tablecloths
6-8 foot Banquet Tables with White Tablecloths
200 Black Chiavari Chairs
Newly Renovated Restrooms
Elevator for Easy Accessibility
28 Spot Parking Lot
Parking Ramp and Street Parking Nearby
The Historic Masonic Hall is available for rental for business meetings, trainings, and holiday parties. It is also a wonderful place to host graduation parties, retirement parties, or celebrating any of life’s special moments. The Dining Hall and Conference Rooms will be set up to suit your needs.

Capacity:200
Mtg. Rooms: 3 | (1 space – 200; 1 space 65 ; 1 space 20)
Location:City Center
Property Type:Event Center
Catering: Professional caterers are preferred; no food can be cooked on-site

Website | 507-625-7984 | [email protected]

The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota offers a Community Room that fits up to 30 people and is a fun space for birthdays and other special occasions as well as a fun space to hold a meeting. Outside catering or commercially prepared food is welcome. Museum members receive 20% off room rental rates.Capacity:30

Mtg. Rooms:1
Location:City Center
Property Type:Museum
Catering:Off-site Catering

Capacity: 30
Mtg. Rooms:1
Location:City Center
Property Type:Museum
Gross Meeting Space (sf):12000
Catering:Off-site Catering

507-386-0279 | [email protected]

Established in 1919, Mankato Golf Club features a classic championship 18-hole golf course immaculately manicured that is both scenic and enjoyable to golfers of all ages and abilities. Other amenities at MGC include an extensive practice facility complete with a large practice green, full shot and short game area, outdoor heated swimming and kiddy pool. Our spacious clubhouse features a food & beverage operation second to none in Southern Minnesota from a burger and fries to a four course meal. The Clubhouse is also available for special events, meetings, banquets and weddings. Any special occasion you can think of–we can help you host!

Mankato Golf Club is a family-oriented Private Club committed to provide an exceptional experience each and every day for our members and their invited guests; enjoy golf, swimming and dining in a relaxed social environment characterized by exceptional service.

Easy access to the golf course with less player traffic and quicker pace of play.

Championship golf course with four sets of regulation tees and two sets of shorter PGA family tees providing a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all ages and abilities.
Extensive practice range complete with a full long game area, short game area and large practice green.

Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bar
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Golf Carts
Hand Sanitizing Station
Lighting
Locker Room
Parking
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
Tables
Water Fountain
Wheelchair Accessible
Wifi

Our Clubhouse is business-friendly and we enjoy facilitating your business retreats, conferences, lunches, and meetings. The Mankato Golf Club has the ability to balance a family-friendly environment while fostering our member’s business and golfing needs at the highest-level.

Whether it’s a group of 30 or 150, you and your attendees will enjoy meeting in one or all three of our rooms. Our experienced staff will assist you in planning your activity. Each room has all the bells and whistles, including controlled lighting, integrated sound systems and comfortable chairs.

Spaces
1 – Indoor Multi-purpose room
1 – Outdoor Driving Range
1 – Outdoor Golf Course

Website | 507-387-5676

Located in the heart of the Mankato City Center, the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center has established itself as one of the Midwest’s premier centers for meetings, events, and entertainment.

Meetings and Conventions
The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center has the ability to host various events such as expos, large banquets, meetings, special events, receptions, conventions, conferences, and large company outings and includes:

70,000+ square feet of flexible meeting space
50,000 square feet of flexible exhibit space
15 versatile meeting spaces
Up to 25 meeting rooms in the City Center Campus
A large Grand Hall that can seat up to 2,200 people theater style or 1,000 people banquet style
Flexible space configurations available for all types of events
Onsite production tools and technical abilities
270 hotel rooms connected by skyway
680 parking spaces within 2 blocks
Ability to host events from as little as a 5-person board meeting, to a 2,200 person conference

Banquet Hall
The Banquet Hall is a spacious room featuring high ceilings and located adjacent to the Ellerbe Room, which provides the perfect flow from your ceremony or social hour to your dinner or reception.

Reception Capacity – 650+

Grand Hall
The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Grand Hall is a flexible space with retractable first-floor seating. This space can accommodate up to 2,000 people theater-style, and up to 1,000 people with rounds. The Grand Hall also features two lobbies perfect for pre-wedding or social hour space.

Capacity – 2000

Reception Hall
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center’s historic Reception Hall, also known as the Ellerbe Room, was built in the early 1900’s as the First National Bank and is classified as Mankato’s 14th Heritage Preservation Landmark. The building was tied into the design of the Civic Center in 1995. The building was designed by St. Paul architects Ellerbe and Round and features original bank vaults, brick architectural accents that include Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired stained glass windows, and intricate hand-crafted details. The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Reception Hall is the perfect unique location for wedding ceremonies, bridal showers, groom’s dinners, social hours, and intimate meetings and gatherings.

Ellerbe Room
The Ellerbe Room is Mankato’s 14th Heritage Preservation Landmark. The building features original bank vaults, brick architectural accents, and stained glass windows.

Capacity – 200

Sports
Badminton
Boxing
Cheerleading
Cornhole
Curling
Dance
ESports
Fencing
Fitness Training
Futsal
Gymnastics
Handball
Ice Hockey
Ice Skating
Martial Arts
Other Sport or Activity
Pickleball
Roundnet
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Yoga

Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bleachers
Chairs
Cleaning Station
Concessions
Hand Sanitizing Station
Heat
Lighting
Locker Room
Parking
Restrooms
Scoreboard
Speakers
TV’s
Tumbling Mats
Video
Wheelchair Accessible
Wifi

Capacity:6500
Location:City Center
Property Type:Convention Center
Catering:Full Service

Website | 507-389-3000