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This lovely 17-acre site is on the National Registry of Historic Places and features vintage 1928 buildings designed by Albert Kahn for the Packard Motor Car Company. With an industrial style and rustic accents, you have the freedom to create your own unique event.

We provide the venue and tables, you bring in your choice of vendors everything else. You can purchase your own alcohol which can be a big savings.

The site is owned by the Packard Motor Car Foundation which is a 501c3, and the revenue from events held onsite goes towards the restoration of this automotive history site.

We offer free historic tours for your guests, and you can rent classic Packard cars as displays in your reception.

Visit www.packardprovinggrounds.org we have a live calendar link so you can check date availability and a link to schedule a site tour.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$6,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Packard Proving Grounds

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Awards

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
On The Spot Knot On The Spot Knot Wedding Officiants

A beautiful site for a wedding and ceremony. I've been to an outdoor ceremony and one in the front carriage house... both very beautiful!

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49965 Van Dyke Ave Utica, MI, 48317
586-739-4800

Packard Proving Grounds frequently asked questions

Packard Proving Grounds includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Packard Proving Grounds for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Packard Proving Grounds offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Packard Proving Grounds offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Packard Proving Grounds offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Packard Proving Grounds offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Tables
Packard Proving Grounds is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.

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