Byron Forest Preserve
Wedding venue in Byron, Illinois
About Byron Forest Preserve
Byron Forest Preserve offers the Jarrett Prairie Center museum and banquet facilities for weddings and other events. Both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held, with banquet rooms accommodating 20 to 250 guests. The venue provides a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen, a 2,600 sq ft wrap‑around observation deck with panoramic views, bar service, and ample parking. It is located at 7993 North River Road, Byron, IL 61010 and can be contacted at 815‑234‑8535 or info@byronforestpreserve.com.
The facts
- Guests
- 20–250 guests
- Pricing note
- Reservation fee $300 non‑refundable; bar service optional with cash bar pricing (beer $3‑$4, wine $5, mixed drinks $5‑$7, bottled pop $1). Wine and champagne $20+ per bottle, served by district bartender; no outside alcohol permitted.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Banquet hall · Museum · Park
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Byron Forest Preserve
- Website: byronforestpreserve.com
- Phone: (815) 234-8535
- Address: 7993 North River Road
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