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The Lincoln Event Space
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Ottawa, Kansas
Elegant wedding venue plus event space and speakeasy-style bar featuring a photobooth and ballroom and outdoor seating.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 150–150-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- 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 (913) 298-0298
- Website thelincolneventspace.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–7 PM |
The setting
“We cannot recommend this venue enough, especially if you’re looking for a unique historic place for an affordable price.”
“The space has a modern, clean layout that makes it easy to customize for different event styles, whether you’re going for an elegant wedding setup or a more casual celebration.”
“The eye-catching exterior is well maintained and the fenced in courtyard is well manicured.”
Amenities couples mention
“The bridal suite is incredible & we enjoyed our 5 hours of pre-wedding festivities (hair, makeup, pictures), as did the guys in the Grooms Room!”
“The bridal suite is incredible & we enjoyed our 5 hours of pre-wedding festivities (hair, makeup, pictures), as did the guys in the Grooms Room!”
“Ottawa was an adorable town and we had no problem finding lodging, restaurant, etc.”
“We had did our first look/private vows and ceremony outside, cocktail hour in The Speakeasy and reception on the main floor of the venue, and each space was truly gorgeous.”
“The fire pit area flowed seamlessly with the flow of the courtyard and the rest of the atmosphere.”
“The floor plan allows for a smooth setup of sound, lighting, and dance floor energy without feeling cramped.”
“Brook, our bartender, was amazing, attentive, and a super friendly addition to our event.”
What couples say again and again
“The outdoor space is perfect for an outside wedding and then space inside is so beautifully decorated and pristine and of course can’t forget how amazing the speak easy is.”
“I worked mostly with Darren and Brooke and they were the MOST helpful and went above and beyond for the wedding.”
“Kirstan and the team were responsive, helpful, and made the entire process simple and stress-free.”
“We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator, and loved both the main ballroom and speakeasy settings for the various events through our day.”
“The bridal suite is incredible & we enjoyed our 5 hours of pre-wedding festivities (hair, makeup, pictures), as did the guys in the Grooms Room!”
From the reviews
We were married November 11, 2023. When we found out our venue closed unexpectedly just 9 days before our big day, we thought we would have to give up a lot of what we wanted and had already planned.
The Historic Post Office was amazing. It has the perfect elegant, vintage, classy vibe we were looking for when looking at vendors. Our favorite part was the speakeasy.
This venue is stunning for any occasion, not just weddings. My event used the Speakeasy downstairs, and the photos online (although very beautiful) do not do it as much justice as the awe you feel when walking into the space.
The Lincoln was the perfect place to celebrate our favorite day! The manager Kirstan was helpful from the first tour until the wedding day and made us feel relaxed and taken care of. The venue is GORGEOUS and had all our guests raving about how beautiful and dreamy it was!
Getting married at The Lincoln Event Space
The Lincoln Event Space 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.
Corporate events & private parties at The Lincoln Event Space
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Lincoln Event Space — 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.
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