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McCormick Event Center

Rock Falls, IL - Whiteside County
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  • 205 E. 3rd St.
  • Rock Falls, IL, 61081
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McCormick Event Center is the Sauk Valley area’s largest venue. Our modern, state-of-the-art facility offers an elegant atmosphere, welcoming staff and delicious cuisine. We pride ourselves on anticipating all our clients’ needs and providing an unparalleled experience. McCormick Event Center is the the perfect venue for your wedding, celebration or corporate event. Once the home of Rock River Tool and Die, we are located along the beautiful Rock River, with easy access to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites and the RB&W Riverside Park.

WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS
Looking for the perfect location for your wedding and reception? Look no farther than McCormick Event Center. The venue boasts a huge dance floor, a building-wide PA system with wireless microphones, free Wi-Fi, screens, two full-service bars, floor-to-ceiling room dividers and dimmable lighting.

We have three event coordinators on staff that will help make your day perfect. Your coordinator will work with you every step of the way to provide the perfect setting for your event, leaving you the time and energy to enjoy the moment. We offer 4 different rooms and when they are combined we can handle up to 750 people. 

At McCormick Event Center, we take a proactive approach to helping you plan each detail. We’ll work together on your menu, setup and each part of your event. Our event coordinators will even be in contact with your vendors for setup requirements. Meanwhile, you can sit back and rest assured that everything will come together perfectly.

CORPORATE EVENTS AND MEETINGS
If you are looking to get out of the office, we have banquet space at the McCormick Event Center. We can accommodate all occasions and work with you to develop the celebration that you wish to have.  McCormick Event Center has screens, microphones and podiums available for your convenience.

BANQUETS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
McCormick Event Center offers the perfect space for any type of gathering, including:
baby showers
class reunions
anniversary parties
holiday parties
and much more!

We offer a wide variety of menu options for your special occasion. Check our Menus page for details.

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