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Event venues & Rentals
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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!
Event Venues & Planning
Venues
- Monona Public Library
- Aldo Leopold Nature Center
- VFW Post 7591
- The East Side Club
- North Of The Bayou
- The Barrymore Theatre
- AmericInn Hotel & Suites Madison South
- Monona Community Pool
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
- Monona Community Center
- Garver Feed Mill
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Rentals
Catering
- Kona Ice of Monona
- Buck and Honey’s
- Cranberry Creek Catering
- Forage Kitchen
- Noodles and Company
- QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Fat Jacks Barbecue
- Fraboni’s Italian Specialties & Delicatessen-East
- Mishqui Cocina Peruana
- Crema Cafe
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
Lodging with Group Shuttle Service
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
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
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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