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Welcome to The McKinley! Formerly Eagle Lake Convention Center, we have worked hard to build a stellar reputation over the last nearly twenty years.

Check us out here: www.TheMcKinleyEvent.com

To continue serving our guests, we have moved to a better location, with sweeter amenities!

The McKinley serves as Central Kentucky's premier host, catering to events of all types; weddings, receptions, Corporate Christmas parties, quinceneras, anniversaries, proms, formals, reunions, vendor shows, state/ county/ city testing site, and celebrations of all types.

The McKinley is nestled in the heart of Central Kentucky. We are located on major highway 127; only 1 minute from the Franklin county line. We are 12 minutes from Mercer County, Fifteen minutes from Woodfort County, 25 minutes from Lexinton, 35 minutes from Louisville, five minutes fro Interstate 64, and seven minutes from the Bluegrass Parkway.

Our location makes us the ideal spot for the convenience of all travelers and guests!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue

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Lainey Sent on 07/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Hannah the owner is quick to respond and we couldn’t be happier that we chose the beautiful McKinley Wedding & Event Venue for our big day! The prices were also about 1/3 of the other places we looked.
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User1641081 Sent on 05/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I scheduled my reception with them last minute and they were very flexible about payments and they communicated very well with my family about important dates and meetings! I highly recommend them! They offer multiple packages and a couple of different venues. They offer drapery, tablecloths, and can connect you with tons of wedding resources. The contact was very friendly and welcoming!! Check them out!!
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Jessica Sent on 01/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had a wonderful and stress free experience with Eagle Lake! I am so happy I decided to have my reception here. The coordinated was so helpful with everything, she even recommended our dj and caterer... She gave us many options!

People complimented how pretty our reception was all night! It was also really large, which easily held our 400 guests!

The hardwood floors and beautiful rock fireplace was the cherry on top!

I definitely recommend this place, it was wonderful!
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The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue frequently asked questions

The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
The McKinley Wedding & Event Venue is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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