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Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Memphis, Tennessee

Weddings Outside catering OK

Plan your tour

  • Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
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  • Website shelbyfarmspark.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

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 Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside 3 mentions

“Stage itself is small but the seating area is be quite large and the backdrop of the lake and the sunset is excellent.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🌊 Pond or Lake 3 mentions

“Stage itself is small but the seating area is be quite large and the backdrop of the lake and the sunset is excellent.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“Stage itself is small but the seating area is be quite large and the backdrop of the lake and the sunset is excellent.”

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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.

From the reviews

Great venue, but not used nearly as much as it could be. This would be a great place for more outdoor concerts. Stage itself is small but the seating area is be quite large and the backdrop of the lake and the sunset is excellent.

★★★★★ — John, Sep 2021

Great big open space in the heart of Shelby Farms Park for all types of different events.

★★★★★ — Paul, May 2018

It is the Best place for in town relaxation. very clean environment. The rest of the lakes in this park is not so clean. the photo was taken in winter at the beginning of 2021. after snow and before the close the park. the lake surface was freezed and no body there. just can see a lot of geese resting on the ice lake.

★★★★★ — Jack, Oct 2022

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Getting married at Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage

Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage 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 Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage — 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 Shelby Farms Lawn + Stage

Great View Dr N, Memphis, TN38120

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