Monterey Ballroom
Wedding venue in Owatonna, Minnesota




About Monterey Ballroom
The Monterey Ballroom is a historic private ballroom opened in 1938 that serves as a full‑service wedding venue in southern Minnesota. It offers an indoor rustic hall with oak floors, chandeliers and seating for up to 500 guests, as well as outdoor deck and patio spaces for ceremonies or cocktail hours. The venue provides a licensed bar, large private parking, handicap‑accessible ramp, Wi‑Fi, and a 14‑hour room access window. Couples can bring their own caterer or choose from a preferred list, and the site offers indoor and outdoor ceremony options, bridal rooms, and on‑site décor and florist services.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 500 guests
- Price
- $500–$4,500
- Pricing note
- Rental rates start at $500 for a Thursday rehearsal/grooms dinner and go up to $4,500 for holiday events; a ceremony add‑on is $1,000. Rates include chairs, tables, linens, a bartender, parking, Wi‑Fi, and 14‑hour access.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Banquet hall
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Monterey Ballroom
- Website: montereyballroom.com
- Phone: (507) 444-9890
- Address: 4712 S. County Road 45
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