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Rochester Event Center

At Rochester Event Center, we offer one of Southeast Minnesota’s premier event venues — a place where your vision comes to life with ease and elegance. From grand weddings and milestone celebrations to corporate galas and community gatherings, our versatile spaces and dedicated planning team ensure every detail is handled with care.

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Weddings

Corporate Events

Social Events

Rochester Event Center Amenities

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    Spacious, Flexible Event Rooms

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    Full-Service In-House Catering

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    Professional Bar Service

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    State-of-the-Art Audio & Visual Capabilities

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    Dedicated Event Coordination

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    Ample Complimentary Parking

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    Accessible Facilities

Elevated Events,
Tailored to You

Step into Rochester Event Center and discover a venue that adapts to your needs — whether you’re planning a lavish reception, a meeting for hundreds, or an intimate gathering with close friends and family. With flexible layouts, elegant ballrooms, and customizable lighting and décor, we create the perfect backdrop for your unique event.

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Large banquet hall at Rochester Event Center, guests seated at round tables watching a speaker.
Guests serve themselves from fruit and cheese platters at the Rochester Event Center buffet table.

Exceptional Cuisine,
Prepared Onsite

Great events deserve unforgettable food. Our award-winning culinary team crafts menus that reflect your style and taste — from plated dinners to creative buffet stations and butler-passed appetizers. Prepared fresh in our state-of-the-art kitchen and presented with flair, your meal will leave a lasting impression.

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Elevated Events,
Tailored to You

Step into Rochester Event Center and discover a venue that adapts to your needs — whether you’re planning a lavish reception, a meeting for hundreds, or an intimate gathering with close friends and family. With flexible layouts, elegant ballrooms, and customizable lighting and décor, we create the perfect backdrop for your unique event.

Explore Our Space
Large banquet hall at Rochester Event Center, guests seated at round tables watching a speaker.
Guests serve themselves from fruit and cheese platters at the Rochester Event Center buffet table.

Exceptional Cuisine,
Prepared Onsite

Great events deserve unforgettable food. Our award-winning culinary team crafts menus that reflect your style and taste — from plated dinners to creative buffet stations and butler-passed appetizers. Prepared fresh in our state-of-the-art kitchen and presented with flair, your meal will leave a lasting impression.

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Reviews

Testimonials

The staff were very accommodating to all of my clients. They granted many menu requests that had not been brought to my attention

– Cardinal of Minnesota

We have compared to other venues, but it is hard to match the attention to detail, amazing food, great ability to handle dietary restrictions, amenities included with the rental, ease of setting up the rental, support with questions along the way, ample staff available to support the evening, etc. Many venues make every option a la carte, making it quite costly to hold events, but we prefer your packages. Thank you for all that you do for the community. We appreciate you!

– Elder Network

The staff is so attentive and responsive to our needs! Everyone was so polite and so easy to work with. Top notch staff! We also love the ease of parking and that everything is wheel chair accessible. We had three children in wheelchairs in attendance that evening. Thank you to the staff for everything they did to make the evening so successful!

– Childhood Cancer Community

Mary was wonderful to work with. I appreciate that she always answered (my emails/requests) in a timely fashion and was willing to help give suggestions. Truly great customer service... THANK YOU!

– Appreciative Customer

You have always done a great job! We are thrilled to be able to host our swim team, eat dinner, and have an awards presentation. Thank you so much!

– Rochester Swim Club

It is always a pleasure to work with the Rochester International Event Center. Whenever we hold our event at the Rochester International Event Center we know they will help make our event a success. They keep us coming back every year.

- AgStar Financial Services, ACA

We could not have been more pleased with everything! The room was beautiful and the food delicious.

- The Bunke Family

We wanted to officially say THANK YOU for all your work to make our wedding reception a memorable experience. We absolutely loved the setting of the room. And the food, as always, was amazing. You are the best!

- Mark & Emily Green

Thank you so much to all of your staff who helped make our day so special. Your venue is absolutely gorgeous and the food was fantastic. We believe our experience was worth every penny!

- Jeff & Chandra Pagel

A HUGE thank you for everything you did to make our dream wedding come true!

- Samantha and Mickey Keef

The food was amazing and so was the service. I will definitely recommend your Event Center in the future to others!! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening!!!

- Nick & Sheila Psyck

Thank you again for your expert handling of and outstanding support for our 30th Taste of the Town culinary event! Throughout the day, evening and into the next day we experienced nothing but excellence and superior customer service as we planned, set up and conducted our event.

- Dave Ferber-Director of Community Engagement for The Salvation Army

Our event would not have happened without your efforts and contributions. I cannot begin to describe your professionalism and excellence. The food was outstanding!

- Jodi Millerbernd, Boys and Girls Club of Rochester

The combination plate was delicious. I heard positive comments from guests about how prompt the staff was serving and removing food. The bartenders were also always one step ahead. Thanks for the 1st class hospitality!!

- Dan and DeAnn Baker & Aaron and Amanda Graham

We just wanted to officially thank you for helping us make our event a success....we continue to receive comments about the venue and food. Know we will be back next year!

- Emily Bauden & Staff of New Life

Our event was an absolute success. I give you an A+!!! I heard nothing but positive comments. The food and the service was excellent.

- Pamela Trachsel - Edina Realty

Everything was absolutely super! Great location, great meal and great staff. 100% satisfied and we will use your location again in the future, and have been promoting your site to our friends/family/ & clients!

- Lisa Sherrington - Olmsted County Public Works