Point MacKenzie, AK
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Book 3–6 months ahead (6–12 for big Saturday events)
Event Venues Near You
Banquet halls, ballrooms, event centers, conference centers and party rooms for birthdays, showers, reunions, quinceañeras, galas and corporate events. 6,597 listings in 52 states.
How Far Ahead Should You Book Event Venues and Banquet Halls?
Hosts usually book event venues and banquet halls 3–6 months ahead (6–12 for big Saturday events), and earlier for Saturday nights, December holiday parties and May–June graduation season. We list 6,597 event venues and banquet halls in 52 states, most in Texas, California, New York. Before booking, compare the total price, what is included, and the deposit and cancellation terms.
Top Questions to Ask
- Is our date available, and how long will you hold it before a deposit?
- What is the all-in price for our guest count, including service charge, tax and gratuity?
- What is the capacity seated, standing and with a dance floor?
- How many hours are included, including setup and cleanup time?
- Must we use your caterer or bar? Is there a fee for outside food, a cake or alcohol?
Good to Know
- Ask for a sample invoice for your exact guest count; service charges and tax can add 20–30%.
- Fridays, Sundays and weekday daytime slots are often cheaper than Saturday nights.
- Visit at the same time of day as your event to judge light, parking and noise.
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 619 |
| California | 518 |
| New York | 311 |
| Illinois | 301 |
| Ohio | 297 |
| Pennsylvania | 288 |
| Washington | 262 |
| Michigan | 247 |
| North Carolina | 246 |
| Georgia | 229 |
| South Carolina | 185 |
| Wisconsin | 185 |
| Missouri | 181 |
| New Jersey | 168 |
| Indiana | 160 |
| Virginia | 158 |
| Florida | 146 |
| Minnesota | 144 |
| Arizona | 139 |
| Tennessee | 130 |
| Colorado | 119 |
| Oklahoma | 105 |
| Oregon | 105 |
| Utah | 97 |
| Iowa | 86 |
| Louisiana | 85 |
| Maryland | 83 |
| Alabama | 81 |
| Massachusetts | 78 |
| New Mexico | 78 |
| Nevada | 71 |
| Kentucky | 70 |
| Kansas | 69 |
| Arkansas | 57 |
| Idaho | 54 |
| Maine | 49 |
| Nebraska | 47 |
| Montana | 43 |
| Connecticut | 41 |
| New Hampshire | 34 |
| Puerto Rico | 31 |
| South Dakota | 30 |
| Hawaii | 29 |
| Mississippi | 26 |
| West Virginia | 26 |
| North Dakota | 20 |
| District of Columbia | 15 |
| Delaware | 14 |
| Alaska | 12 |
| Vermont | 11 |
| Rhode Island | 10 |
| Wyoming | 7 |
Questions Hosts Ask
How far ahead should you book event venues and banquet halls?
Hosts usually book event venues and banquet halls 3–6 months ahead (6–12 for big Saturday events), and earlier for Saturday nights, December holiday parties and May–June graduation season. Compare the total price, what is included, and the deposit and cancellation terms before booking.
What should you ask an event venue before booking?
Start with: Is our date available, and how long will you hold it before a deposit; What is the all-in price for our guest count, including service charge, tax and gratuity; What is the capacity seated, standing and with a dance floor. Our full list has 10 questions, and the quote comparison tool lets you line up the answers.
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