Looking for a local farm, orchard or winery for an event like a wedding, reception, birthday party, family reunion, company meeting, or other event in northwest Illinois? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in northwest Illinois, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!
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Updates for November 2024
November Most venues are available year round, although in some climates, an outdoor setting in the dead of winter could be challenging!
Venues, listed by county
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Bureau County
Carroll County
Henry County
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Teresa's Tasty Produce - Birthday parties, School and
educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private
Parties, Kitchen facilities available, Catering available, You
may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, B&B
nearby, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit,
Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, goats, Beautiful rural setting, Phone
available, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to
an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking
allowed, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms,
petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your
location (call for info)
12420 County Highway 5, Atkinson, IL 61235. Phone: 309 936-7792. Alternate Phone: 309 945-7865. Fax: 309 936-7399. Email: ttp@geneseo.net. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Jo Daviess County
Lee County
Mercer County
Ogle County
Putnam County
Rock Island County
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Adventure Quest - Lighting, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding
Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners,
Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate
events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, School and
educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private
Parties, Kitchen facilities available, Catering available, You
may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Linens
and table silverware are provided, Hotel nearby, Vegetables, or
bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, Beautiful rural setting,
Hiking trails, Fishing onsite, Fishing nearby, boating nearby,
skiing nearby, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, tennis nearby,
fitness/health club nearby, Copy Machine, Fax, Microphone,
Overhead Projector, Phone available, Podium, Sound System, TV
available, DVD Player, Projection Screen provided, Free Onsite
Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road,
children welcome, handicap accessible, meeting room available,
gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, weddings and
wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for
info)
3501 207th Street North, Port Byron, IL 61275. Phone: 309-523-3619. Alternate Phone: 309-523-9430. Fax: 309-523-9419. Email: dale@morrisco.com. Open: Monday thru Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Directions: To map quest location use: 3501 207th North, Port Byron, Il 61275 We are not in Port Byron, IL; we are on the frontage road Parallel to interstate I80, on the east side situated between the Mississippi River and Interstate I88. Location is in not in any city, just Rock Island County with a Port Byron mailing address. Click here for a map and directions. September 10th thru October 30 Thursday, Pumkin Patch, indian corn and pop corn maze; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. September Family Days: Select and pick your own pumpkin from the "Pumpkin Patch" Try out the "Popcorn Maze" and pick an Ear for yourself. Enjoy a Zip Line Ride, Pan for Gems, Jump in the Inflatable Games Or Have a Wiener Roast. Saturdays and Sundays in September 10am to 5pm. See website for beginning dates as they change each year. October QC Haunted Forest. Every Friday & Saturday from 7pm to 11pm. We'll scare the Yell out of You. See www.qchauntedforest.com for more information. See website for beginning dates as they change each year. HAVE YOUR PARTY AT OUR PLACE Adventure Quest of the Quad Cities is the perfect location for any party. We are a 54 acre facility conveniently located just off 1-80 & I-88 near East Moline IL. No party is too large or too small. Your birthday party is just as important to us as your company party. We offer an elegantly decorated 8,000 square foot banquet facility (A Prairie Lodge) should you desire an indoor catered event or take advantage of the outdoor activities we offer at Adventure Quest: -The high and low ropes team building courses are very popular with corporate events, school field trips, youth groups, outdoor clubs... Choose from several challenges designed to improve self confidence, develop decision making and leadership skills, improve physical fitness and have fun at the same time. -Zip Line Rides: We offer a 400ft Zip line ride over the tall grass prairie and for the more daring, the 800ft Zip Line with the launching point atop a 50ft pole. -Panning for Gems is the most popular with the kids. They pan for real gems from mines all over the world. Each "miner" stakes out a "claim" and they are guaranteed at least 1000 carats to take home. Each miner also receives an identification card with 27 different gems: Rubies, Emeralds, Topaz, Amethyst. See www.adventureqwest.com for more information and great pictures. PUMPKIN PATCH Pick your own pumpkin any day in September & October. Open from 10am to 5pm. Also a selection of Gourds, Indian & Pop Corn & Gift Shop. CLOSED ON MONDAYS! September Family Days: Select and pick your own pumpkin from the "Pumpkin Patch" Try out the "Popcorn Maze" and pick an Ear for yourself. Enjoy a Zip Line Ride, Pan for Gems, Jump in the Inflatable Games Or Have a Wiener Roast. Saturdays and Sundays in September 10am to 5pm. See website for beginning dates as they change each year. October QC Haunted Forest. Every Friday & Saturday from 7pm to 11pm. Weftll scare the Yell out of You. See www.qchauntedforest.com for more information. See website for beginning dates as they change each year. A PRAIRIE LODGE Our banquet facility is nestled among the rolling hills and tall grass prairie. We can accommodate up to 500 guests. Our excellent catering staff will work within your budget for breakfast, lunch, dinner or appetizers. We offer an extensive menu selection as well. See www.aprairielodge.com. Call (309)523- 3619 for reservations or more information.
Stark County
Stephenson County
Whiteside County
Winnebago County
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Orchard Ridge Farms - picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
6786 Yale Bridge Rd, Rockton, IL 61072. Phone: 815-629-2220. Email: JohnZydowicz@gmail.com. Open: Orchard Ridge Farms is a 130 acre private estate, home to The Pavilion and Copperstone Inn. Our award winning venues have been featured on the Travel Channel, Midwest Living, and The Knot's - "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. Click here for our Facebook page. Our property also features two large ponds and a large wooded area with hiking trails. The woods is currently being managed to encourage native species.