Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort

2643 IL Route 178 Utica, IL

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Max Capacity: 300 people

Nestled in natural beauty of Starved Rock State Park - one of the most breathtaking places in Illinois - Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort is a beautiful destination for special events, banquets, receptions and wedding celebrations. Our spectacular resort features over 11,000 square feet of versatile event space that bring people together in fun ways. Host your family reunions, holiday parties, corporate banquets and wedding receptions in a scenic atmosphere in the Illinois Northwoods. We'd be honored to host your big day! Grizzly Jack's offers a formal Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 350 with a dance floor, or breaks into smaller salons to accommodate a more intimate reception, rehearsal dinner or gathering. Our outdoor pavilion and canyon deck offer a scenic space for romantic ceremonies and memorable photographs, and our rustic and comfortable lodging accommodations are great for gathering friends and family to celebrate.

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Wedding Venue Package

Attendees: 20-350 | Deposit is Required Attendees: 20-350 | Call for Price

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Our Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests comfortably (350 maximum) with a dancefloor, and works great for either a plated or buffet style dinner. We provide white linens/skirting, china, glassware & silver, standard ballroom style chairs, dancefloor and staging as part of the ballroom rental. In booking your reception with us in the Grand Ballroom, you'll also receive a complimentary Whirlpool Suite the night of the reception! Additional fees to be aware of are our $100 bartender fee (1 per 100 guests required, additional upon request) and 75cents per person cake cutting fee. Sales tax is 6.5% and service is 20% on all food & beverage. In addition to reception space, we also have beautiful outdoor and indoor ceremony space. When booking your reception with us, you would receive your ceremony space complimentary! With regard to lodging, we include a courtesy block for your wedding guests. This rate would be good up until 30 days prior to the wedding and based on availability. Each room type available will have a base rate- this rate is based on double occupancy- 11% hotel tax and a daily $12 resort fee are additional with the option of adding more guests per room. Each additional guest (up to the maximum # of guests per type) is $20+tax per night. Guests would call in at their convenience to book their reservations, with the first night, taxes & fees due at the time of reserving. All of our rates include unlimited ride wristbands for our indoor amusement and water park! Our backdrop is reminiscent of our neighbors: Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks - Canyon Cliff & Creek just behind our Main Lodge and is home to our outdoor pavilion. Great for photo opportunities! Our property features additional amenities such as mini golf, laser tag, ropes course, family movie night, and concessions along with a full-service restaurant & bar located in our amusement park (cost varies). Should you decide to move forward in planning with us, we'll put together a contract with the rates/block information as well as the rental for banquet space. A deposit (in the amount of the ballroom rental) will be due with the contract to confirm along with a credit card on file. Payments would be scheduled a few months ahead of the wedding up to the day your final counts are due- we'll work together to determine what works best for you.

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Event Spaces

Ballroom

Maximum Capacity: 660
Ballroom

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Ballroom

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Ballroom | Maximum Capacity: 660 | 6000 sq ft | 545 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 480 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 496 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 270 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 405 People

Reception
Capacity: 340 People

Theater
Capacity: 660 People

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Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 14
Number of Ballroom Sections: 3
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 200 x 30
Total Square Feet: 6,000

Canyon Cliff

Maximum Capacity: 60
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Canyon Cliff

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 60 | 420 sq ft | 38 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 36 People

Theater
Capacity: 60 People

Amenities

Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 8.3
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 15 x 28
Total Square Feet: 420

Cascade Falls

Maximum Capacity: 60
General Event Space

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Cascade Falls

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 60 | 420 sq ft | 38 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 36 People

Theater
Capacity: 60 People

Amenities

Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 8.3
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 15 x 28
Total Square Feet: 420

Joliet Room

Maximum Capacity: 220
Ballroom Section

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Joliet Room

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Ballroom Section | Maximum Capacity: 220 | 2000 sq ft | 181 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 190 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 184 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 90 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 135 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 220 People

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Portable Walls

Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 14
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 66 x 30
Total Square Feet: 2,000

LaSalle Room

Maximum Capacity: 220
Ballroom Section

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LaSalle Room

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Ballroom Section | Maximum Capacity: 220 | 2000 sq ft | 181 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 190 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 184 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 90 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 135 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 220 People

Amenities

Portable Walls

Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 14
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 66 x 30
Total Square Feet: 2,000

Marquette Room

Maximum Capacity: 220
Ballroom Section

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Marquette Room

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Ballroom Section | Maximum Capacity: 220 | 2000 sq ft | 181 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 190 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 184 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 90 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 135 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 220 People

Amenities

Portable Walls

Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 14
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 66 x 30
Total Square Feet: 2,000

Sandstone Bluff

Maximum Capacity: 60
General Event Space

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Sandstone Bluff

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 60 | 420 sq ft | 38 sq m

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 24 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 36 People

Theater
Capacity: 60 People

Amenities

Features

Ceiling Height (in feet): 8.3
Space Size (Length x Width) in feet: 15 x 28
Total Square Feet: 420

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