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Empire Event Center Private Parties

Conveniently attached to Best Western Rochester.
Read more and view a map of our rooms available for your private party, corporate gathering and events in our guide below. Event space includes a variety of equipment and features.

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Collage of Empire Event Center Rochester Minnesota: hotel exterior, banquet hall, dining, champagne.
A groom lifts a smiling bride at Empire Events Center Rochester Minnesota, surrounded by guests.

ROYALE & GRAND WEDDINGS

Our Royale Ballroom and Grand Ballroom are both available for wedding receptions. View our packages and rates below.

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delectable cuisine CATERING

View our wide selection of catering menu options for any event. Serving a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Our catering menu includes buffet options, day packages, breaks, beverages and more.

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Grilled pork chop with roasted potatoes, asparagus, and balsamic glaze at Empire Events Center.

Reviews & Testimonials

Margaret Heise

“I work with the Empire Event Center through both the SE MN REALTORS where I work and also as the Hospitality Chair of the American Business Womens Association Rochester Charter Chapter. I find Danielle, their Sales Manager, very easy to work with and helpful with the various types of events that we have held. Some have been large trade show type events and others have been small meetings and even hybrid events with some members in person and others on a Zoom call. We find the food to be excellent and the variety to be wonderful. Empire Event Center has been very flexible with both organizations as we have dealt with the ups and downs of Covid-19 restrictions.”

Margaret Heise