North Star Conference Center

About North Star Conference Center

North Star Conference Center is a dedicated event venue in DeForest, Wisconsin, offering a versatile facility for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. The main hall can accommodate up to 400 guests, while the space can also be configured for more intimate gatherings of around 150. The venue features an on-site banquet kitchen where all food and beverages are freshly prepared, with an emphasis on local ingredients and custom menu options. Multiple meeting and banquet rooms are available, including the main North Star Conference Center room (4,950 sq ft) and smaller spaces such as Galileo, Aurora, Orion, Voyager, Voyager I, and Voyager II, each with varying capacities for banquets, receptions, classrooms, and theatre-style seating. The venue provides standard tables and chairs, bar service, and audio/visual equipment rentals. A hall rental deposit of $1,500 is required, and full payment is due at booking. The venue is associated with the adjacent Comfort Inn & Suites Madison North, but guest accommodations are not part of the conference center itself. Restrictions include a 19% service charge, 5.5% sales tax, a $250 minimum bar revenue, and policies on decorations, entertainment end times, and outside food and beverages.

The facts

Guests

150–400 guests

Pricing note

Hall rental deposit of $1,500 required; full rental fee due at booking. Additional fees apply for extra bartender ($190), setup/cleaning ($235), linens, and audio/visual equipment. 19% service charge and 5.5% sales tax added to food, beverage, and applicable services.

Kind of place

Banquet hall

Last updated

October 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach North Star Conference Center

• Website: northstarconference.com
• Phone: (608) 846-9100
• Address: 5025 COUNTY RD V

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