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Event venues & Rentals

Design, Execute, Celebrate

Whether you’re planning an unforgettable celebration, a corporate gathering, or a cozy retreat, Monona offers a variety of event venues, rentals, and catering options to suit every need.

From elegant banquet halls to intimate event spaces, you’ll find the perfect place to host your next event. Need rentals? Monona’s vendors provide everything from tables and chairs to décor and equipment, ensuring your event is perfectly tailored. Plus, with local catering services offering delicious menus, your guests will be treated to a dining experience they’ll remember.

And when it’s time to rest, Monona’s lodging options provide comfort and convenience, with many offering shuttle services to make getting to and from your event a breeze.

Explore a full list of event venues, rental services, catering options, and lodging with shuttle service to make your event in Monona truly unforgettable!

Monona Public Library

Public library with many books for adults, teens, and children in a building with large windows

Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Aldo Leopold Nature Center is an independent, non-profit nature center located in Monona, Wisconsin

VFW Post 7591

Veterans organization post open to the public with a full bar and large hall available for events

The East Side Club

Event venue with a tiki bar and lake views, plus regular fish fries and music events

Buck and Honey’s

Family-friendly restaurant with a wide array of menu items that also caters

Cranberry Creek Catering

Top choice for Madison, Wisconsin catererers

Forage Kitchen

Casual spot serving grain bowls, salads, and soups with vegan and vegetarian options for lunch and dinner, that also caters

Noodles and Company

Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac ‘n’ cheese to Pad Thai, that also caters

QDOBA Mexican Eats

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering

Fat Jacks Barbecue

Down-home eatery serving pit-smoked BBQ, with all-you-can-eat specials & a lengthy beer menu, that also offers catering

Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Delicatessen-East

Family-owned Italian deli with indoor & outdoor seating offering subs, entrees, salads & soups, that also offers catering

Mishqui Cocina Peruana

Casual eatery serving a variety of Peruvian fare including empanadas, lomo saltado, and ceviche, that also offers catering services

Crema Cafe

Cozy, counter-serve eatery offering up creative, area-sourced American fare for breakfast & lunch, that also offers catering services

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls, that also offers catering services

Country Inn & Suites

Hotel in Monona that offers group shuttle services

North Of The Bayou

Casual restaurant serving Cajun fare & Mardi Gras-themed drinks in French Quarter-style digs.

The Barrymore Theatre

A 971-capacity live music venue on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin.

AmericInn Hotel & Suites Madison South

Hotel in Monona with pool, hot tub, and breakast

Monona Community Pool

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool with diving boards and a slide, plus adult-only swim times.

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin

Monona Community Center

Community center in Monona that is perfect for meetings and gatherings

Garver Feed Mill

Artisan food makers, wellness studios, and event spaces housed in a historic former feed mill

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion

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