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Navarre is Small village south of Massillon along the Tuscarawas River. Local pros service neighborhoods including downtown, river-side neighborhoods. A small downtown commercial strip serves local needs; many residents commute to Massillon or Canton for major services. Browse Navarre-area wedding venues who actually work the local venues — vetted by our editorial team and reviewed by real couples who hired them.
Average price ranges reported by Stark County homeowners.
Prices are estimates based on Stark County averages. Actual costs vary by project scope, materials, and timeline.
What you should know
The venue is the first vendor most couples book — and the decision that locks in 30-50% of the wedding budget. The price varies 10× across Stark County, but more importantly, what's included varies even more. Some venues bundle catering, bar, rentals, and coordination; others charge for the space only and require you to bring everything. Here's how to read the proposals honestly.
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All-inclusive venues (Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gervasi Vineyard, Walsh University Barrette Center with caterer, several others) typically run $30,000-65,000 total for 100-150 guests including ceremony + cocktail + dinner + bar + rentals. Venue-only venues (Quail Hollow State Park, Walsh University Barrette Center as venue-only, McKinley Presidential Library, etc.) typically run $2,500-8,000 for venue + $20,000-40,000 for caterer + bar + other vendors separately. Math sometimes favors all-inclusive (less coordination, often better total pricing); sometimes favors venue-only (more customization, sometimes lower total when you shop vendors aggressively). Calculate both before deciding.
Mid-2026 Stark County wedding venue pricing. Quote structures vary radically — some are venue-only rental fees, others bundle everything. Always compare total estimated cost (venue + catering + bar + rentals + service) for honest evaluation.
$800-3,500 rental
VFW halls, church reception halls, community centers: $1,200-2,200 typical for full-day rental. Adds catering ($5,000-8,000 for 100 guests), bar service ($2,500-4,500), rentals ($800-2,500). Total: $9,500-17,500 for 100-guest wedding. Budget-friendly entry tier.
$8,000-25,000
Hilton Akron, DoubleTree Akron, Pro Football Hall of Fame Holiday Inn: $12,000-18,000 typical for 100 guests including ceremony + cocktail hour + plated dinner + bar + standard rentals. Hotel block discounts often part of package. Time: 5-hour reception window typical.
$12,000-30,000
Brookside Country Club, Sycamore Hills, Glenmoor Country Club: $15,000-22,000 typical for 100-guest wedding including venue, catering (in-house chef), bar service, basic rentals. Outside vendors usually allowed for some categories (flowers, DJ); catering and bar typically required in-house.
$10,000-28,000
Hartville Kitchen Banquet Center, Galaxy Restaurant + Banquet, J.M.A.C. Banquet Center: $12,000-18,000 for 100-guest wedding with in-house catering, basic rentals, sometimes bar. Often venues couples comparison-shop with country clubs.
$15,000-35,000
Gervasi Vineyard (Canton's premier winery venue): $18,000-28,000 typical for 100-guest wedding. Includes venue + ceremony space + cocktail hour + dinner + bar. Wine selections from estate. Atmosphere is the value proposition — landscape, architecture, photo backdrops.
$6,000-25,000+
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Center, McKinley Presidential Library, Stark County District Library: $8,000-18,000 venue rental typical, then catering + bar separately. Unique experience but logistics often more complex (no in-house catering, limited time windows, additional permits).
$4,000-15,000
Stark County area barn venues like The Vinings, The Maple Glen, several Tuscarawas County options: $5,500-9,500 venue + you bring catering ($8,000-12,000) + bar + rentals ($2,500-5,500). Outdoor ceremony option included. Total: $18,000-28,000 for 100-guest wedding.
$200-2,500 permit
Quail Hollow State Park, Stark County metro parks, private estate properties: $400-1,200 permit fees typical. Then you bring everything — tent rental ($3,500-7,500), catering, bar, rentals, restrooms (if applicable). Total: $20,000-35,000 for 100-guest outdoor wedding. Significantly more logistics but unique character.
$1,500-8,000 minimum
Restaurant private rooms often book with food + beverage minimums ($3,500-7,500 typical for 50-80 guests). Includes restaurant's existing catering, bar, ambiance. Best for: smaller weddings (under 80), microweddings, rehearsal dinners. Gervasi's restaurant rooms, Bender's Tavern, Quaker Steak rooms, etc.
$2,500-8,000 rental
Empty event spaces letting you bring any caterer: $3,500-6,500 rental typical. Total wedding cost similar to all-inclusive but with full vendor choice flexibility.
Variable
Saturday peak (May-October): full venue pricing. Saturday off-peak (December-March): 15-30% under peak. Friday weddings: 15-25% under Saturday. Sunday weddings: 20-35% under Saturday. Weekday weddings: 35-50% under Saturday peak. Lots of room to negotiate venue cost via timing.
$300-2,500
Holding ceremony at reception venue: often $500-1,500 add-on. Bundle pricing usually better than separate ceremony venue + reception venue. Some venues include ceremony in reception fee; many charge separately.
Canton, Akron, Massillon, North Canton areas support 50+ wedding venues spanning every price tier and style. Major categories: country clubs (Brookside, Sycamore Hills, Glenmoor), banquet centers (Hartville Kitchen, Galaxy, JMAC), unique venues (Gervasi Vineyard, Pro Football Hall of Fame, McKinley Presidential Library), barns (The Vinings, surrounding Tuscarawas County options), hotels (Hilton Akron, DoubleTree, Akron Holiday Inn), and parks (Quail Hollow, metro parks). Each has strong points and trade-offs. Venue selection typically drives everything else — date, guest count parameters, catering options, budget range.
Top Stark County venues for Saturday peak-season dates (May, June, September, October) book 14-24 months out. Gervasi Vineyard, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brookside Country Club, Sycamore Hills, Walsh University Barrette Center are typically the booking-constrained venues. Couples engaged less than a year before desired date face limited options at top-tier venues. Strategies: choose alternative dates (Friday, Sunday, off-peak season), choose alternative venues (less famous but quality similar), accept a longer engagement period to book the dream venue.
Hidden costs in wedding venue contracts often stem from catering policies. In-house catering required: venue often marks up catering 20-40% over equivalent outside catering. Approved vendor list with limited options: limits price competition, often 10-25% premium over open shopping. Open catering: maximum savings but maximum coordination. The same venue can cost $18,000 (mandatory in-house) vs $14,000 (outside caterer allowed) — $4,000 difference for the same wedding. Always evaluate venues with catering total in mind, not just venue rental.
Stark County's outdoor wedding season is May-October with summer storms common, spring/fall temperature swings, and humidity making August challenging. Quality outdoor venues offer rain backup plans (indoor space available, tent included or rentable). Sketchy venues have no backup — your outdoor wedding becomes an unplanned-tent crisis at 6am wedding morning. Confirm: "What's the rain backup plan? Is the indoor space already reserved for me, or shared with other weddings?" Quality venues have specific answers; risky operators dodge the question.
Service charge structures vary radically. Some venues: 18% service charge (covers service, no gratuity expected). Some: 18% service charge + recommended 5-10% additional gratuity. Some: 22% service charge (includes gratuity to staff). Some: gratuity-free pricing (service charge structure is the gratuity equivalent). On $15,000 of food + beverage, that's $2,700-4,500 in service charges + potential additional gratuity. Confusion here is expensive. Clarify in writing: "Does service charge include gratuity for service staff?" Quality venues answer clearly; sketchy ones hedge.
Wedding venue booking timeline varies dramatically by venue popularity. Here's the typical Stark County process from initial search to booked.
2-6 weeks
Couple researches Stark County venues via venue websites, wedding directories, Instagram, friend recommendations, wedding planner suggestions. Identify 8-15 venues fitting style + capacity + budget range. Eliminate based on availability for date range.
2-3 weeks
Contact 6-10 venues with date range, estimated guest count, style/format requirements. Venues respond with pricing packages, available dates, brochures. Some venues require booking call before sharing detailed pricing; others have pricing on websites.
3-6 weeks
Tour 3-6 finalist venues in person. See the space, talk to event coordinators, ask about logistics, dietary policies, vendor restrictions. Take photos. Some venues offer styled-up tours (mock setups); others show empty space and explain. Ask hard questions about hidden fees.
1-2 weeks
Force apples-to-apples comparison: total cost for venue + catering + bar + rentals + service charges + taxes for 100 guests. Some venues quote total; force itemized breakdowns. Identify true comparable costs — some looking-cheap venues become expensive once all components added.
1-3 weeks
Negotiate dates, package inclusions, payment schedule, cancellation policy. Some venues fixed-price; others negotiate on inclusions or schedule. Sign contract with retainer (typically 20-30% of total). Many venues require deposit AND payment schedule documented (30-60-30 percent typical, with final balance 30-45 days pre-wedding).
6-15 months between booking + wedding
Quarterly check-ins or major-milestone meetings with venue coordinator. Discuss: menu finalization (if in-house catering), floor plan, timeline, decor placement, parking logistics, signage requirements. Quality venues have dedicated wedding coordinators handling this; sketchy ones leave you to figure things out.
60-90 days before
If in-house catering: tasting with chef + venue. Walk-through of venue to confirm setup, decor placement, vendor coordination details. Final guest count and floor plan locked in. Final payments often due at this stage.
1-2 day setup before, full day execution
Venue prepares space (often setup day before for elaborate weddings). Wedding-day team executes coordinated arrival of vendors, setup, ceremony, transition to reception, breakdown after event. Quality venues have full event team running the day; budget venues have you coordinating with vendors directly.
Bad-actor patterns repeat — these are the ones to recognize.
May starts peak season. Most Stark County venues prebooked 12-18 months for May-October Saturdays. Friday and Sunday weddings open. Spring (April-May) less ideal for outdoor weddings due to unpredictable weather. Indoor venues book heaviest.
Peak season continues. Outdoor venue demand peaks in June. Outdoor weddings need realistic weather contingency. August heat + humidity stress outdoor weddings — indoor receptions after outdoor ceremonies common. Saturday Saturdays prebooked 14-20 months for top venues.
Second peak. September brings ideal weather + foliage backdrops. October is the most-booked wedding month in Stark County (peak photo aesthetic). November weddings less peaked. Outdoor weddings tighten with foliage but cooler temperatures.
Off-peak. Pricing 20-40% under peak. Top venues available with more flexibility on date, customization. Winter weddings can be elegant but require: parking lot maintenance, indoor-focused planning, weather-affected vendor logistics. January-February weddings have most venue availability and best pricing. New Year's Eve weddings premium tier. Holiday weekend weddings expensive due to staff costs.
The questions Stark County homeowners actually ask before signing a contract.
Navarre 2026 venue rates: barn or rustic venue (Saturday) $2,500 to $6,000, banquet hall (Saturday) $2,000 to $5,000, country club (Saturday) $4,000 to $10,000, boutique hotel ballroom $3,000 to $8,000, park or outdoor venue $500 to $2,000. Bar minimums (separate from the venue fee) typically add $1,500 to $5,000.
Varies widely. Most Navarre banquet halls and country clubs include tables, chairs, linens, basic dinnerware, and on-site coordinators. Barn venues and outdoor spaces are usually bare-bones — you rent tables, chairs, and a tent separately ($1,500 to $5,000 extra). Get the included items in writing line by line: dance floor, bar setup, lighting, parking attendants, security.
November, January, February, March, and most weekdays are off-season. Venues offer 15 to 30 percent off peak rates. Trade-offs: limited outdoor ceremony options (cold or rainy), fewer vendors available (some go on hiatus), and guest travel can be weather-dependent. Friday and Sunday weddings in peak season often get a 10 to 15 percent discount and most vendors are still available.
Some yes, some no. Navarre country clubs and most banquet halls have in-house catering only (you pick from their menu). Many barn and outdoor venues allow outside caterers from a pre-approved list — a few are fully open. If you have a specific caterer in mind, confirm the venue allows them BEFORE you book either one.
Venue capacity is set by the fire marshal and the floor plan. A 150-guest seated dinner with a dance floor typically needs 4,000 to 5,000 square feet. Most Navarre venues quote ranges (e.g., 80-200 guests) — get a final guest count locked 4 weeks before the wedding so the caterer and venue can finalize the layout. Going over capacity is a real safety issue, not a guideline.
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