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Monterey Ballroom

4.1 ★★★★☆ 62 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Owatonna, Minnesota

Weddings All-inclusive On-site lodging Climate-controlled

Rustic, ornate ballroom for weddings and other special events.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 225–225-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
  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
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  • Phone +1 507-444-9890
  • Website montereyballroom.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 8 am–12 am
Saturday 8 am–12 am
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Monterey Ballroom in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌸 Gardens & Grounds 3 mentions

“A beautiful landscape outside and the interior is much larger than it looks from the outside.”

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Amenities couples mention

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

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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💃 Dance Floor 2 mentions

“He was tuned in and kept people on the dance floor until the end of the evening.”

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🍸 Bar Service 5 mentions

“We catered our own food, but utilized the bar services, and DJ.”

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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 62 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 8 mentions

“The place was sooooo gorgeous and a great price, if I had to do my wedding over I would choose this place again!”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 5 mentions
🚗 easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

From the reviews

Mike was wonderful to work with, very responsive and you could tell he was just as (if not more) excited about going over all the details of the wedding day! Our day had some last minute hiccups (rain) and we needed to change plans last minute and be at the venue earlier than expected.

★★★★★ — Jess, Jun 2022

Very nicely decorated insy and out for a wedding. Very reasonable pricing! I would definitely recommend!

★★★★★ — Jamie, Jun 2026

Our daughter's wedding reception was recently held at the Monterey Ballroom near Owatonna. Since she was living in AZ the challenge was to coordinate an event and involve venue, parents, and engaged couple.

★★★★★ — Sharleen, Jun 2013

We had my son's wedding receiption at the Monterey Ballroom. Everything was wonderful. The facility is beautiful and one of a kind. The food was excellent. The whole evening was truly majical. It really was one of the best days of my life. I really like the layout of the ballroom because everything was is in one place.

★★★★★ — Jan, Jun 2013

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Getting married at Monterey Ballroom

Monterey Ballroom 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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Where to find Monterey Ballroom

4712 south, County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN55060

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