Auburn is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains where 1-80 intersects with Highway 49. The Tevis Endurance Ride and Western States Endurance Run are held each year in Auburn. The city has a thriving arts community with galleries, theaters, music, and dance. More information about Auburn.
Auburn Valley Golf & Event Center
530-269-2775
8800 Auburn Valley Road, Auburn
Auburn Valley Country Club features a beautiful golf course and a restaurant. The club makes a great setting for weddings and other events. Amenities include a ceremony site, a reception area, an optional gazebo, chairs, and tables. The event dining area accommodates up to 250 guests or the dining room accommodates up to 175 guests. Catering is available.
Auburn Recreation District
530-885-8461 Ext. 0
123 Recreation Dr, Auburn
Auburn Recreation District has rooms, picnic areas, gyms, athletic fields, and a pool available to reserve for events such as weddings, reunions, picnics, parties, and sporting events. Indoor rentals are available at the Canyon View Community Center and Regional Park’s Lakeside Room. Picnic shelters are available at Ashford Park, Meadow Vista Park, Recreation Park, and Regional Park.
Auburn State Recreation Area
530-885-4527
El Dorado St and Old Foresthill Rd, Auburn
Auburn State Recreational Area is 20 miles long and includes part of the American River and Lake Clementine. The park is a popular destination for whitewater rafting, boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, and walking. The park includes four campgrounds.
Canyon View Community Center
530-885-0611
471 Maidu Dr, Auburn
The Canyon View Community Center sits on an oak covered hillside overlooking the American River Canyon. The 2,096 square feet Sierra Room accommodates events with up to 200 people. The 1,773 square feet Foothills Room accommodates up to 150 people. The 1,143 square feet Canyon View Room accommodates up to 75 people. The 930 square feet Board Room accommodates up to 90 people. The 438 square feet Sunset Room accommodates up to 40 people. A full service professional kitchen is also available.
Dingus McGees
530-878-1000
14500 Musso Rd, Auburn
Dingus McGees sits on 29 acres overlooking a golf course. The historic house accommodates events with up to 350 guests outdoors or 220 guests indoors. The gardens feature waterfalls and a gazebo. Catering is available.
Holiday Inn Auburn
530-887-8787
120 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn
Holiday Inn Auburn features a courtyard patio with a swimming pool and hot tub, a business center, a fitness center, a library, and a lounge. The hotel has three rooms available for meetings, conferences, and events. The 1,848 square feet Charbonneau Room accommodates up to 100 people. The 825 square feet Executive Board Room accommodates up to 30 people. The 299 square feet Conroy Room seats 10 people.
Mercy Center
530-887-2019
535 Sacramento St, Auburn
Mercy Center is a retreat and conference center located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. The Russell Library accommodates events with up to 100 people. Additional meeting rooms, gorgeous outdoor settings, and overnight accommodations are also available.
Power’s Mansion Inn
916-425-9360
195 Harrison Ave, Auburn
Power’s Mansion is a historic 1884 mansion that serves as a bed and breakfast and event center. The Reception Ballroom accommodates up to 160 people. Outdoor spaces include a Victorian Gazebo and a Waterfall Ceremony Site. The mansion has 15 themed guestrooms available for overnight accommodations.
Regional Park
530-885-8461 Ext. 0
3770 Richardson Drive, Auburn
Regional Park is large park with picnic areas, a playground, Frisbee golf, and a creek. A picnic shelter and the Lakeside Room are available to reserve for events at the park. The Lakeside Room accommodates up to 90 people, and a kitchen is also available.
The Ridge Golf Club and Event Center
530-888-7888
2020 Golf Course Rd, Auburn
The Ridge Golf Course and Event Center features a public golf course and a restaurant. The stone clubhouse is available for events with up to 350 people. An outdoor wedding ceremony site with an 100 year old oak tree is available.
Unity of Auburn
530-888-6489
1212 High Street, Auburn
Unity of Auburn has a 12,500 square feet, handicapped accessible building with rooms available for events. The sanctuary is 4,000 square feet and accommodates 225 people. Manning Hall is 1,200 square feet with a serving area with a stove, refrigerator, and a sink. The Youth Education Rooms can be used for meetings and break out sessions.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
More Locations
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