Our Venue
Nestled along the scenic Rock River
Cliffbreakers Event Center at Riverview Inn and Suites offers a riverfront setting for unforgettable events – from weddings and large-scale celebrations to corporate conferences and conventions.
Flexible indoor spaces accommodating up to 1,000 guests and an outdoor terrace overlooking the river provide distinctive settings for every occasion. In addition, seamless on-site catering, a convenient location with ample on-site parking, and an Event team providing hands-on coordination help create an effortless experience.
Envision Your Event
See yourself in a space that feel expansive yet warm and inviting, featuring broad natural lighting, built-in fireplaces, rich chandeliers, and an antique oak bar.
Whether seeking a full banquet hall or small party venue in Rockford, these divisible rooms are flexible enough to scale up or down and customize to your style – from classic elegance to modern sophistication.
Looking for something more buttoned up? A dedicated boardroom and turnkey seminar space make corporate events and last minute meetings easy.
Sweeping Spaces
Event Venues for 10 to 1,000+ People
Event Features
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Storied, nostalgic event and wedding venue
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Chef-driven on-site catering
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Capacity for up to 1,000 guests in a single space
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37,000+ total sq. ft. of across seven (7) distinct event spaces, including:
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Sweeping ballrooms with stunning chandeliers, built-in fireplaces, and river views
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Ornate boardrooms featuring rich, original woodwork
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Turnkey seminar spaces with built-in theatre seating and A/V
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Complimentary high-speed WiFi
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Convenient, complimentary on-site parking
Things to Do near Rockford, IL
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BMO Center, 3.9 mi.
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Discovery Center Museum, 4 mi.
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Anderson Japanese Gardens, 4 mi.
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Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 4 mi.
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Burpee Museum of Natural History, 4 mi.
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Coronado Theatre, 5 mi.
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Summer Wood Amphitheatre, 6 mi.
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Hard Rock Casino, 9.1 mi.
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Chicago Rockford Intl. Airport, 9.6 mi.
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Northern Illinois University Rockford, 10 mi.
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Guest Capacities
Title | Dimensions | Area | Reception-Style Capacity | Theatre-Style Capacity | Banquet-Style Capacity | Classroom-Style Capacity | U-Shape Capacity | Conference Capacity |
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Gold Room | 26 ft. x 18 ft. | 468 sq. ft. | N/A | N/A | 20 | N/A | N/A | 20 |
Grand Ballroom | 95 ft. x 152 ft. | 14,440 sq. ft. | 1,594 | 1,770 | 1,046 | 700 | N/A | 361 |
Renaissance Ballroom | 95 ft. x 82 ft. | 7,790 sq. ft. | 866 | 1,200 | 500 | 450 | N/A | 195 |
Vanderbilt Ballroom | 52 ft. x 126 ft. | 6,552 sq. ft. | 728 | 570 | 340 | 250 | 84 | 164 |
Vanderbilt 1 | 48 ft. x 40 ft. | 1,920 sq. ft. | 213 | 120 | 80 | 60 | 16 | 48 |
Vanderbilt 2 | 52 ft. x 40 ft. | 2,080 sq. ft. | 231 | 200 | 120 | 90 | 32 | 52 |
Vanderbilt 3 | 52 ft. x 46 ft. | 2,392 sq. ft. | 266 | 250 | 140 | 100 | 36 | 60 |
Amphitheater | 30 ft. x 30 ft. | 900 sq. ft. | N/A | 62 | 62 | 62 | N/A | 62 |
Event Capabilities
Capacity & Flexibility | Choose an affordable venue with both size to scale and room to satisfy your budget. As the largest event space in Rockford, IL, ballrooms, boardrooms, and wedding locations for 10 to 1,000 make it so you don't have to second guess your guest count. |
Chef-Driven Catering | Savor the flavor and convenience of our extensive on-site catering services in Rockford, IL, ranging from coffee breaks to elegant banquets. Our Event and Culinary teams manage the details so you're free to indulge and enjoy your event. |
On-Site A/V | Cliffbreakers Event Center offers comprehensive on-site audiovisual services, including sound systems, projectors, screens, and lighting. High-speed WiFi makes it even easier to stay connected. |
Adjacent Accommodations | Riverview Inn and Suites features 84 modern guest rooms on-site. Hotel guests enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily, on-site fitness facilities, and indoor swimming pool. Looking to paw-ty? Raise the woof at our pet-friendly hotel and event venue. |
Convenient Location | Cliffbreakers Event Center at Riverview Inn and Suites offers a convenient gathering point for attendees not only from Rockford, IL but Chicago, IL, the Beloit, WI, Madison, WI, and Verona, WI-areas, and beyond. |
