Centre of Elgin - Heritage Ballroom

Heritage Ballroom

For Any Reason…. In Any Season!

The Centre has a variety of rooms to suit your individual needs. Meeting, conference and program rooms are available for a variety of group sizes. The Heritage Ballroom can accommodate up to 275 people, ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions, graduations, anniversaries and more. Call our Banquet Office at 847-531-7047 or banquets@elginil.gov for more details and availability on any of our rooms.

The Heritage Ballroom

Heritage Ballroom setup for an event.

This elegant banquet facility features:

  • Panoramic Window Views
  • Bride/Groom Suites
  • Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Outside Catering Options Available
  • Private Entrance/Covered Parking
  • Convenient Location to I-90
  • Custom Bar Packages

The Heritage Ballroom is adjacent to Walton Island, making it ideal for scenic photo opportunities, wedding ceremonies and outdoor events as well!

Email banquets@elginil.gov for a copy of the 2026 Banquet Rental Agreement and Pricing.

2026 Bar Package Pricing

Beer & Wine Package

Includes: Beer, Wine, and Soda.

  • Two Hours: $20 per person
  • Three Hours: $24 per person
  • Four Hours: $26 per person

Host/Cash Bar Pricing

Bottled Domestic
Coors Light, Miller Lite, White Claw — $5 per bottle
Bottled Imports
Corona, Heineken, Modelo Especial — $6 per bottle
Wine
Cabernet, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Moscato, Rosé — $6 per glass
Non‑Alcoholic
Soda, Lemonade, Juice — $2 per glass
House Package

Includes: Champagne, Well Liquor, Beer, Wine, and Soda.

  • Two Hours: $22 per person
  • Three Hours: $26 per person
  • Four Hours: $30 per person

Well Liquor Selection

Vodka, Rum & Spiced Rum, Whiskey, Scotch, Gin, Tequila Montezuma, Amaretto, Irish Cream — $6 per glass.

Premium Package

Includes: Champagne, Premium Liquors, Beer, Wine, and Soda.

  • Two Hours: $26 per person
  • Three Hours: $30 per person
  • Four Hours: $34 per person

Premium Liquor Pricing

$7 per glass
Tito’s, Malibu Rum, Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Southern Comfort, Beefeater, Jim Beam, Seagram’s 7, Bailey’s
$8 per glass
Jack Daniels, Crown Royal, Jimador, Tanqueray Gin, Makers Mark, Dewar’s, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Bacardi, Ketel One, DiSaronno Amaretto, Jose Cuervo

Additional Information

  • Current Heritage Ballroom Cash/Host Bar Pricing — subject to change.
  • No shots served.
  • $350 bartender charge per bartender (fee waived with the purchase of any bar package).
  • Taxes and service charges not included in package pricing:
    • 8.5% Kane County Tax
    • 3% City of Elgin Tax
    • 20% Service Charge

Fully-Equipped Meeting Rooms

Consider our meeting rooms and Celebration Room for smaller events such as business presentations, birthday parties, club functions, seminars, or committee gatherings.

Meeting Room / Capacity –

  • East and/or West Conference Room – 40
  • Art Studio – 50
  • Pioneer Room – 32
  • Celebration Room – 40

Catering and multimedia capabilities are available in our meeting rooms. Call now to schedule your next event!

Directions and Accommodations

Directions

From the North

Exit I‑90 at Route 31. Take Route 31 south to Kimball Street and turn left. Proceed over the bridge and turn right onto Grove Avenue. The Centre will be on your left.

From the South

Take Lake Street/Route 20 to Route 31. Follow Route 31 north to Kimball Street and turn right. Proceed over the bridge and turn right onto Grove Avenue. The Centre will be on your left.

From the East

Take I‑90 west to Route 25. Follow Route 25 south and keep right. Continue on Dundee Avenue to Kimball Street and turn right. Turn left onto Douglas Avenue. The Centre will be on your right.

From the West

Take I‑90 east to Route 31 south. Follow Route 31 south to Kimball Street and turn left. Proceed over the bridge and turn right onto Grove Avenue. The Centre will be on your left.

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