Black Woods Event Center

BLACK WOODS EVENT CENTER

Modern, versatile Event Center located only five minutes from Downtown Duluth. Conveniently connected to the AmericInn Duluth South, providing great room rates for our guests and free parking, and featuring onsite, Award-Winning Catering and flexible spaces. Newly renovated with a beautiful, private bar to meet the needs of your wedding, corporate event, meeting, or fundraiser.

Why host your wedding at our Event Center? We offer amazing wedding packages that truly make our event space affordable for everyone, while still providing the five-star experience you expect for your special day. With both the AmericInn Duluth South and a first-class restaurant, Black Woods Grill & Bar, only steps away, your entire weekend can be conveniently hosted on site.

THE VENUE

A beautiful, versatile space with both indoor and outdoor spaces featuring a dance floor, A/V system, indoor access to the AmericInn Hotel, in-house catering services, and more. This flexible venue is perfect for any wedding, meeting, or gathering.

Work alongside our event professionals to customize our menus and space to tailor the exact needs of your guests; they will assist you with every detail!

We specialize in first class event services and understand that every event is different. That is why we provide a wide array of options from buffet style lunches or simple meeting snacks to multi-course, white-glove dinner service. Have a budget in mind? Let our team work with you to provide 5-star quality food and service within your budget.

Set your next event in motion by contacting us at #218.724.0000 or completing the contact form below!

SKYLINE ROOM

/month

Accommodates up to
80 Seated
50 Classroom
150 Cocktail

Built-in Dance Floor
AV Accessible
Indoor & Outdoor Social Space
Facilities Features Full-Service Bar
Award-Winning Catering
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FULL FACILITY

/month

Accommodates up to
225 Seated
100 Classroom
300 Cocktail

Built-in Dance Floor
AV Accessible
Indoor & Outdoor Social Space
Facilities Features Full-Service Bar
Award-Winning Catering
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HIGHLAND ROOM

/year

Accommodates up to
50 Seated
35 Classroom
75 Cocktail

AV Accessible
Indoor & Outdoor Social Space
Facilities Features Full-Service Bar
Award-Winning Catering
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AWARD-WINNING CATERING

Since the early 90’s, Black Woods Group Catering has been the #1 Caterer in the Northland, serving over 700,000 people at over 5,000 catered events across Minnesota and Wisconsin. We offer endless catering menu options, from gourmet plated meals to hors d’ oeuvres receptions, beverage and bar services to custom created buffets. From customized menus to budget details, we will work with you to create a lasting memory. Our services go beyond food. With extensive catering menus with options for every occasion, your next celebration can be extraordinary! Graduation parties, weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, bridal or baby showers, anniversaries, and holiday parties are just the start to all that we can do.

Have a theme you want to match your menu to? We can’t wait to hear more about what type of event you are hosting and craft a one-of-a-kind menu to compliment it. From themed fundraisers to birthday parties, our planners and culinary team love brainstorming the endless possibilities! Looking for the latest in food and beverage trends? Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free requests are just the start for us! We take every request and make it unforgettable for every single guest that attends. You ask and we’ll find a way!

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WEDDING PACKAGES

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TESTIMONIALS

“The event was a success – thanks in large part to your staff. Anything we asked for or needed was provided within minutes. Very impressed. Committee members met this morning & all agreed that we would use Proctor Black Woods for our events in the future. Thank you for making our evening an event to remember.”

Suzanne J.

“Black Woods did such a good job with our wedding. From the food to the service I would recommend them to everyone! “

Will L.

“Food was great! Service and communication were great too! “

Mark K.

“Great customer service and wonderful food! Perfect venue for our event.”

Tracy L.

“You have always been great to work with. Everything is set up upon arrival. Any requests are taken care of immediately. It is just such a great venue for our event.”

Bob A.

“Nick was professional, polite, and very personable. He set up a wonderful display of the food and labeled everything. The food was delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and especially the service. Great job Nick! :)”

Jennifer T.

“The staff were positive and efficient with keeping the buffet well stocked. Our guests said that the roast beef buffet with the maple carrots and chive mash potatoes was the best appreciation meal they’ve had yet! Truly appreciated all of their great work and kindness! “

Tara S.

“Staff very accommodating, on time, and food so wonderful! Highly recommend Black Woods! It made the party so much relaxing and fun – even for the hostess.”

Britt L.

“The most fairly priced wedding venue in the Duluth area. We got the most for our money and the food and service were so good! Staff was friendly and helpful. The Waves of Passion Cake was amazing. Adrienne was beyond helpful. Thanks!”

Tessa G.

“Great job!!! Very flexible, prepared, and helpful!”

Madison A.

“Our initial meeting with Adrienne was very positive. She was excited to help us choose a fun menu for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The staff was on time to set up for our reception, they were helpful and efficient with service. Many compliments on the food, it was delicious. We will use your catering service again, thank you for helping to make our special day worry free.”

Tomi E.

“They were very professional and friendly. Everything was done wonderful and the food was delicious. We will use you again. Thank you very much.”

Chris K.

Suzanne J.

“The booking process went very smoothly. Adrienne was very easy to work with and the luncheon went very well. Food was good!”

LuAnne L.

“We guaranteed 77 reservations for our luncheon and 91 showed up. Jessica handled it with aplomb and it went so well. Jonathan was helping her to set up tables, chairs and settings. Both were very professional. The net effect was our luncheon was a huge success!! “

Suzanne A.

CONTACT

Black Woods Event Center is a member of the Black Woods Group. Locally-owned and family-operated since the early 90’s, we take great pride in treating our guests like family and serving our community through fundraising programs; donations and contributions; and grassroots, hands on involvement with local organizations that share our commitment to giving back. Our support of all things local doesn’t end with our community work. That’s why we partner with a variety of Minnesota and Wisconsin companies throughout the year to ensure that as our menu changes with the seasons, it remains filled with the healthy, farm-fresh, and organic ingredients that you’ve come to expect from Black Woods.

Our experienced planning team is excited to work with you to craft and dream up ways to ‘WOW’ your guests during every moment of your experience with us. So, from our family to yours, we look forward to serving you! We hope you love our food as much as we love preparing and serving it.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR EVENT NOW!

Black Woods
195 Highway 2
Proctor, MN 55810

Phone: 218.724.0000

catering@blackwoods.com

Mon. – Fri.: 9 am – 5 pm
Sa: By Appointment Only
Su: By Appointment Only