The City of Frankenmuth has numerous facilities available for groups and organized events. From small intimate locations, like the Rose Garden or a secluded picnic pavilion, to the 28,000 sq. ft Kern Community Pavilion, we’re sure to have a facility that can accommodate your group.

Picnic Pavilions

We have 4 pavilions available in Heritage Park: Satow, Jaycee, Nickless, & Heritage Cove. These are popular locations for reunions, group picnics and family gatherings. There are charcoal grills and electricity available at all the pavilions. Picnic tables are provided at each pavilion and can seat at least 150 people. Pavilions fill up fast so make your reservation early.

Indoor Facilities

The Parks & Recreation Dept. also has a couple indoor facilities that are great for family reunions, graduations, confirmation parties and meetings. The Lion Haus (located in the Heritage Park) and the Scout Building are both indoor facilities that are available to rent.  The Lions Haus is typically only available from April through October.

 

Weddings

Rose Garden

If wedding plans are in your future, this is a great location to consider for an outdoor wedding ceremony. The Rose Garden is secluded in Memorial Park with beautiful landscaping, florals and plenty of picturesque photo opportunities. If you are interested in using the Rose Garden for a wedding ceremony please contact us for pricing and availability.

For Rose Garden Policies, click here

View a slideshow of the Rose Garden here

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Schau Platz (Bandshell)

Another great facility for outdoor wedding ceremonies is the bandshell located in Memorial Park. This is a large decorative structure with a 44’x25’ stage and surrounded by beautiful landscaping. There are attached dressing rooms (separate for Men & Women) with a restroom in each. Electricity is provided for musical instruments and/or a microphone.

For Schau Platz Policies click here     

Bandshell

The Palmer Schau Platz is a great location for your outdoor concert or performance. The large decorative structure has a stage that is approximately 44’ x 25’ and can accommodate up to 60 seated musicians. It has attached dressing rooms & restrooms for performers and a 400 amp electrical capacity. All of the seating at the Schau Platz is lawn seating. It can also be used for wedding ceremonies.

 

Harvey E. Kern Community Pavilion

Kern Pavilion is a large, clear span, open-air structure, that provides a flexible meeting space for a variety of large events including festivals, concerts, trade shows, and many other activities.

Specifications:

Location:	Frankenmuth’s Heritage Park, about 500’ from the Bavarian Inn Lodge
Size:	28,000 sq. ft.   (180ft by 150ft)
Height:	At walls: 24 ft; in middle: 47 ft
Access:	Large overhead doors on all four sides
Electrical:	Over 800 Amps (3 phase)
Lighting:	Numerous options, including dimmers
Floor:	Concrete–capable of handling large trucks
Restrooms:	Attached, fully accessible
Food/Service:	Caterer of choice- several locations for caterer set-up
Tables/Chairs:	Available for rent from local civic group or through any outside vendor
Internet:	Wireless available
Parking:	Ample, adjacent free parking
Capacities:	Concert seating: up to 3,500 people
	Banquet seating: up to 1,800 people
	Trade show: up to 170  8’x10’ booths
Rental:	Typically available April-October (not heated or air conditioned)

Scout Overnights

If your Scout group is planning a trip to the Frankenmuth area and is looking for a less expensive alternative for overnight accommodations, the Frankenmuth Scout Building may be just what you are looking for. The building was built for local scouts to use for meetings and events. We also open it up for visiting Scouts to use when they come to town.

Facility

• Main meeting room: 30’x 43’ , with a stage on one

   end and a kitchen on the other.

• Upstairs, 30’x 35’ meeting room - typically used as

   a sleeping area.
• Kitchen: stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer,

   microwave, coffee maker, limited cooking/ serving

   dishes and utensils. If you plan on making a meal

   at the Scout Building, please plan on bringing

   necessary pots, pans and utensils with you.
• Bathrooms: Sinks and toilets, but no showers.
• There are no beds in the facility. Please plan

   accordingly and bring your own sleeping bags, air

   mattresses, cots, etc.
• TV & DVD/VCR available in the main room. There

   are also some board games and puzzles in the

   kitchen cabinets. Wireless internet is available

   upon request.
• Building is adjacent to a city park with open

   playfield and some playground equipment. It is

   also within walking distance of downtown

   Frankenmuth.
• Souvenir patches available at the Chamber of

   Commerce, 635 S. Main (Saturday 10-5, Sunday

   12-5) or Satow’s Drug Store, 308 S. Main St.,

   during business hours.

 

Check in time is 11:00 a.m. Check-out is 10:00 a.m., except on Sundays which is 11:00a.m.

Rental Rates:
Weeknight (Mon-Thurs) - $125
Friday night - $175
Saturday night - $225
Friday through Sunday - $275

Click to download a floor plan of the building

Scout programs are offered through:

• Frankenmuth Historical Museum www.frankenmuthmuseum.org
• Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn www.bavarianinn.com

The Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce has more information on activities and attractions www.frankenmuth.org

Dates fill up fast, so contact us early to make your reservation!