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A Fair Barn
4.4 ★★★★☆ 70 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Salem, Illinois
Rustic barn venue serving as a setting for weddings and other events.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 50–160-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (618) 740-1515
- Website afairbarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“Spectacular rustic chic feel inside the actual barn, and the outside is so gorgeous with the fields, trees in the distances, and a small waterfall fountain.”
“Plus they're always improving the venue( pergola, fire tables, fire rocks, porch swings, two bars, gazebo by the lake, hair salon and a whole house if you need somewhere to stay).”
Amenities couples mention
“Lastly, the team wrapped up all the extra food and placed it in the bridal suite and collected any leftover gifts or personal items and had them ready for us the next morning.”
“In the Grooms room had a comfy couch and was set up for the guys to just hang out.”
“Plus they're always improving the venue( pergola, fire tables, fire rocks, porch swings, two bars, gazebo by the lake, hair salon and a whole house if you need somewhere to stay).”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful venue with an amazing staff, delicious food and they do all of the decorating for you.”
“They went above and beyond to make sure that my daughters wedding was special and unique to her taste and style.”
“Lastly, the team wrapped up all the extra food and placed it in the bridal suite and collected any leftover gifts or personal items and had them ready for us the next morning.”
From the reviews
A Fair Barn is the perfect place to have your wedding! Nicole, Mistie, Jennifer and others all worked so hard to ensure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.
Wedding 10/03/2020 From the Mother of the Bride: The staff were excellent to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure that my daughters wedding was special and unique to her taste and style. Everything was gorgeous and went off exactly as planned. The food was excellent and received many compliments.
From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were blown away by the charm, beauty, and peaceful countryside setting. The barn itself is rustic yet elegant, with plenty of space for guests and a layout that makes both the ceremony and reception flow seamlessly.
Very beautiful venue. Well planed to design. Looking for a barn to get married in? you found it! Plus they're always improving the venue( pergola, fire tables, fire rocks, porch swings, two bars, gazebo by the lake, hair salon and a whole house if you need somewhere to stay).
Getting married at A Fair Barn
A Fair Barn comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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