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Model Farm Event Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Reno, Nevada

Weddings

Plan your tour

  • Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
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  • Phone (775) 475-0567
  • Website modelfarmeventcenter.org — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday 8 AM–5 PM
Sunday 8 AM–5 PM

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The setting

The style of Model Farm Event Center in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside 5 mentions

“It truly makes a beautiful backdrop for wedding pictures from the large pond to the intimate chapel, cascading trees and barn that doubles as a reception hall.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Model Farm Event Center — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Outdoor Ceremony Site

“Great cute place for an outdoor ceremony.”

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🔥 Fire Pit

“A lake with a bridge, fun stuff outside to do like horse shoes, fire pit, hammocks.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 5 mentions

“It truly makes a beautiful backdrop for wedding pictures from the large pond to the intimate chapel, cascading trees and barn that doubles as a reception hall.”

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🐕 Pet-Friendly 4 mentions

“We just picked up our dogs from a 4 night stay here during our vacation.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 9 mentions

“It truly makes a beautiful backdrop for wedding pictures from the large pond to the intimate chapel, cascading trees and barn that doubles as a reception hall.”

From the reviews

We could not have asked for a better venue! Julie is fantastic and so helpful. She was so accommodating and easy going. We could not and would not have had such an amazing wedding if it weren’t for this place.

★★★★★ — Abbey, Aug 2020

Beautiful grounds in country, would be spectacular place to have a wedding and reception!, reunion or any celebration!. Adorable chapel overlooking large pond . And red barn for dancing....this place is a hidden treasure close to Spanish Springs Host is sweet and very accommodating .

★★★★★ — Michele, May 2018

This was the best place for a friend's wedding reception! We had so much fun. Sitting on 80 acres of land. You have a huge barn to decorate for your celebration. A lake with a bridge, fun stuff outside to do like horse shoes, fire pit, hammocks.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Aug 2018

This place is truly beautiful. There is a pond, a chapel, a two level patio/ deck, and a really large event room for dancing and entertaining. This is a great place to plan your wedding, anniversary party, or any other important event. I recommend it.

★★★★★ — Sherry62, Jul 2020

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Getting married at Model Farm Event Center

Model Farm Event Center 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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Corporate events & private parties at Model Farm Event Center

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Model Farm Event Center — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Model Farm Event Center

5000 Amy Rd, Reno, NV89510

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.