Byron Forest Preserve District

A wilderness resort that stands above the rest. We are simply the best venue for your family, company, church or wedding. Nestled in 200 acres of forest and tucked away just south of Rockford Illinois, Kilbuck Creek is close to you, but you’ll feel like you’re 100 miles away from the hustle and bustle. We have beautiful facilities and dedicated staff to make your wedding one the you and your guests will remember for a lifetime. We have a picturesque outdoor ceremony setting, and a beautiful banquet hall for your reception or ceremony. The maximum number for an overnight stay in the Log Home is 40 guests. We also have a gathering hall that will hold up to 250 maximum for large events, weddings and receptions.

Forest Hills Country Club has 6 private dining rooms that will accommodate a seating capacity of 2 to 300 people. Personalized planning is provided to tailor the event to your needs.

Celebrate the beginning of your lifelong journey together at the award winning Midway Village and Museum, an unrivaled Rockford wedding venue where beauty and romance come as naturally as the weeping willows that grace Lake Severin. The epitome of a rustic Rockford wedding, Midway Village and Museum offers 148 picturesque acres and multiple choices for a wedding ceremony location and reception venue. This exclusive venue features a two story barn built in 1905, Moonlight Gardens, a Gazebo, a working Millhouse and a quaint church built in 1883. This Victorian village is comprised of 26 historical buildings nestled among tall trees to create a retreat setting and conveniently located near I-90 and numerous Hotels.

The Garden Room is a beautiful location to host a wedding or event of any kind. Our space features over 3,300 square feet of space to accommodate events up to 200 guests. The space is open and inviting with updated décor, a large dance floor, white table linens are included along with risers for staging or a head table and any amount of display tables you may need. You will absolutely enjoy working with our Catering Manager and Banquet Manager to customize every detail of your event.