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BANQUETFACILITIES RANKEDBYSEATINGCAPACITY
FACILITY
CAPACITY
CONTACT PERSON
SERVICES
MASSMUTUAL CENTER
1
1277 Main St., Springfield, MA
(413) 787-6610; www.massmutualcenter.com
Varies by event
James Boucher
More than 100,000 square feet of flexible banquet, convention, meeting, and trade-show space; 15,000-square- foot grand ballroom plus a 7,000-square-foot pre-function space with floor-to-ceiling windows to host galas, banquets, holiday parties, proms, weddings, conventions, meetings, trade shows, and other events; 8,000-seat arena for concerts, sports, and other events; full-service catering services on site; managed by MGM Springfield
HOTEL UMASS
2
1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA (413) 549-6000; www.umasshotel.com
Varies by event
Weddings; meetings; conferences; trade shows; 24 break-out rooms; 2 ballrooms seating 800 people each; 3 Jennylin Fontaine banquet rooms; 10,000-seat Mullins Center arena; 2,000-seat Fine Arts Center Concert Hall; lodging on-site;
catering by top-ranked college dining program in the U.S.
MGM SPRINGFIELD
3
One MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 273-5000; www.mgmspringfield.com
1,900
More than 34,000 square feet of total meeting space; 5,600-square-foot Bellagio Ballroom and 10,600-square- Talia Spera foot Aria Ballroom for banquets, parties, receptions, and other events, as well as a meeting room, board room, and
terrace; catering available
STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL
4
366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA
(508) 347-7393; www.sturbridgehosthotel.com
1,600 (175 in outdoor tent)
Lisa Hunt
35,000-sq.-ft. function space in two ballrooms; weddings, showers, parties; catering, AV available; lodging on-site; trade shows; dance competitions; private beach
CASTLE OF KNIGHTS MEETING & BANQUET HOUSE
5
1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA
(413) 532-2000; www.castleofknights.com
1,000
Sue Skorka
Catering and conferencing facility for business functions and social events; full-service banquet and meeting house; AV available
THE LOG CABIN BANQUET & MEETING HOUSE
5
500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA (413) 535-5077; www.thelogcabin.com
1,000
Lynn Kennedy
Weddings, bridal showers, engagement parties; holiday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries; business meetings; banquets; full-service event planning, cuisine accommodations for 50 to 1,000 guests; Log Rolling off-site catering
TWIN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
7
700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow, MA (413) 567-0321; www.twinhillscc.com
800
Laura Chipouras Full-service banquet facility; weddings, bridal and baby showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, holiday parties; fund-raisers; corporate and private events; spectacular photo opportunities; ballroom overlooking greens
MARRIOTT SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN
8
2 Boland Way, Springfield, MA
(413) 781-7111; www.marriott.com/hotels
750
Fran Lasavida
Full-service hotel that offers a wide range of services for weddings, business functions, meetings, reunions, and conventions
THE CEDARS BANQUET FACILITY
9
375 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA
(413) 737-7896; www.cedarsbanquetfacility.com
600
Joanne Creative fare; 10,000-square-foot banquet facility; attentive services; wedding receptions; corporate events and Gagliarducci business receptions; showers; speaking engagements; fundraisers; customize event by choosing desired caterer
NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
9
1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield, MA (877) 446-6752; www.hoophall.com
600 (1,300 for socials)
Full-service facility includes Center Court for 500 for a sit-down dinner, 170-seat theater, 50 in corporate
Chelsea Johnson boardroom, exhibit gallery for banquet functions; catering by Max Catering; full complement of on-site restaurants;
free on-site parking and hotel
SONNY’S PLACE
9
349 Main St., Somers, CT 06071
(860) 763-5454; www.sonnysplace.com
600
Ellie Discenza
Full-service banquet facility; indoor and outdoor spaces; on-site catering; unique venue for showers, Jack and Jills, rehearsal dinners, weddings, meetings, company retreats; WiFi; family-friendly
SHERATON SPRINGFIELD MONARCH PLACE HOTEL
12
One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA
(413) 781-1010; www.marriott.com/bdlsm
500
Stacey Gravanis
Rolls-Royce weekend wedding packages up to 500 guests; bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, morning-after brunches; birthday celebrations, anniversaries, college and family reunions; social and corporate conventions, events, and trade shows; 25 meeting rooms with more than 38,000 sq. ft. of versatile space; AV; lighting; sound; wi-fi; professional event planners; outdoor patio cookouts
CLARION HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
13
1080 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA (413) 781-8750; www.wsclarion.com
450
Michael White Reunions; weddings; social events; fund-raisers; award banquets; meetings; catering available
OAK RIDGE GOLF CLUB
13
850 South Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA (413) 789-7307; www.oakridgegc.com
450 (300 for wed- dings)
Shelley Karner
Wedding packages; outdoor weddings and photo opportunities; only one wedding per day booked; gazebo; golf outing packages available with dinner for charity and business groups; plated dinners or buffet options
TEKOA COUNTRY CLUB
13
459 Russell Road, Westfield, MA (413) 568-1636; www.tekoacc.com
450 (350 for wed- dings)
Tori Abarno Weddings and on-site ceremonies; engagement and anniversary parties; bridal and baby showers; Jack and Jill Jennifer Godaire parties; rehearsal dinners; proms; quinceaneras; corporate meetings; banquets; golf tournaments; fundraisers;
currently expanding; catering options available
WYCKOFF COUNTRY CLUB
13
233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA
(413) 536-5364; www.wyckoffcountryclub.com
450 (320 for wed- dings)
Weddings and showers; accommodations for 50 to 450 guests; spacious ballroom overlooking greens; indoor- Kyle Kirkland outdoor ceremony space; corporate meetings; golf outings; bar/bat mitzvahs, proms, and holiday parties; food and
drink provided
CRESTVIEW COUNTRY CLUB
17
281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA (413) 786-2593; www.crestviewcc.org
400
Milton Torres
Outdoor panoramic photo opportunities; outdoor ceremonies; only one event per day; professional culinary and service staff; business meeting rooms with dining facilities; weddings, corporate events, dinner events, and more
STORROWTON TAVERN & CARRIAGE HOUSE
17
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA
(413) 221-1700; (413) 732-4188; www.storrowton.com
400
Vincent Calvanese
Weddings; four wedding packages; meetings and banquets of all sizes; five banquet rooms; full-service restaurant; beautiful grounds; on-site ceremonies; weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthdays, showers, galas, conferences; multi- day events; catering available
ELMCREST COUNTRY CLUB
19
105 Somersville Road, East Longmeadow, MA (413) 525-4653; www.elmcrestcc.com
350
Milton Torres Weddings; showers; dinner dances; banquet room can be split into two smaller rooms; catering available
MILL ONE AT OPEN SQUARE
19
1 Open Square Way, Holyoke, MA
(413) 532-5057 ext 204; www.opensquare.com/mill1
350
Mill 1 Event Rustic industrial charm with modern design and amenities; 19th-century mill turned into a venue for weddings and Manager corporate events
SHAKER FARMS COUNTRY CLUB
19
866 Shaker Road, Westfield, MA
(413) 568-4087; www.shakerfarmscc.com
350
(450 in outdoor pavilion)
Grand Ballroom for up to 350 guests; Fairway Room for up to 80 guests; two full bars; outdoor patio and covered Nancy Kotowitz deck; newly renovated outdoor pavilion can accommodate up to 450; outdoor bar; photo opportunties; private
bridal suite
HOLYOKE MERRY-GO-ROUND
22
221 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA
(413) 538-9838; www.holyokemerrygoround.org
300
Liz O’Conner
Private parties; rental includes unlimited rides on the historic merry-go-round; limited assistance with tables and chairs; list of caterers and other vendors available; birthday parties during public hours
THE STARTING GATE AT GREATHORSE
22
128 Wilbraham Road, Hampden, MA 01036 (413) 566-5158; www.thestartinggate.com
300
Chris Sullivan
Event space featuring both indoor and outdoor options in a picturesque setting; luxurious wedding suite; elegant chandeliers; on-site wedding garden; personal event planner; custom food and beverage menus; vast, elevated outdoor space with sweeping mountain views; intimate weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate meetings/retreats, holiday parties, showers
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