Outdoor Wedding Venue in North Ogden
A North Ogden legacy since 1924, Cold Springs Trout Farm is now your premier outdoor wedding destination. We’ve traded a century of family gatherings for a dedicated event space that blends mountain views, flowing water, and lived-in history. Celebrate your next chapter surrounded by the timeless charm of our serene, open-air venue.
Advantages of Choosing an Outdoor Wedding Venue
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Personal Touch
Outdoor weddings offer a level of customization that indoor spaces can’t match. By utilizing the farm's various landscapes, you can tailor the setup of your ceremony and reception to fit your style, creating a layout that feels intentional and specific to your event.
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Increased Guest Comfort
An outdoor layout provides the square footage needed to comfortably host larger groups. Without the limitations of a traditional indoor room, you can scale your seating and activities to fit your guest count, ensuring the space feels open and accessible for everyone.
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Seasonal Charm
The farm’s landscape evolves throughout our May to October season, offering a variety of natural backdrops. Whether you prefer the peak greenery of a Utah summer or the cooler temperatures and colors of a fall wedding, the outdoor environment naturally adapts to match the timing of your event.
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Potential for Additional Activities
An outdoor setting offers the flexibility to include activities that go beyond a standard reception. The expansive grounds can accommodate lawn games and specialized outdoor dining setups, providing a more interactive experience and giving your guests room to utilize the entire property.
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Optimal Lighting
Outdoor venues offer superior lighting conditions for both photography and guest experience. The natural light provides a high-end look for wedding photos and creates a well-lit, open environment that evolves from afternoon ceremonies to sunset receptions.
Choose Your Perfect Spot
South Event Gardens
Designed for a seamless transition from 'I do' to the dance floor. Your guests can stroll from a sun-drenched ceremony on our expansive lawn to a shaded cocktail hour in the gazebo. For the reception, our 1,600-square-foot pavilion serves as the heart of the celebration, featuring a grand covered archway that opens onto a spacious paved patio—perfect for an evening under the stars.
East Picnic Area
The East Picnic Area is a private, functional space optimized for groups of 90 or less. The site features a 2,200-square-foot bark-covered area with 12 picnic tables, along with 15-amp power and dedicated serving space. Surrounded by a grove of mature trees, the area includes a central firepit and a grassy lawn overlooking the fishing ponds and mountains. It is a practical, all-natural setting ideal for smaller ceremonies, corporate outings, and family reunions.
Entire Farm
For maximum privacy, you can book the entire farm for your event. This option provides exclusive access to the property, including the South Event Gardens, the East Picnic Area, and the open spaces surrounding the fishing ponds and animal enclosures. Renting the full venue ensures your guests are the only ones on-site, allowing you to utilize every area of the farm’s 100-year-old landscape for a completely private experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To reserve your date at Cold Springs Event Venue we require a non-refundable deposit of $500 and a signed contract. Once we have the deposit and signed contract we will reserve your date for you. If you’d like a contract, please contact us and we will send you your customized contract and online payment portal via email. If you would like to come tour the space first, please sign up here.
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Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own caterer or provide your own food. The South Event Gardens include a small kitchenette with limited on-site water access, while the East Picnic Area does not have running water or a kitchenette. We recommend planning accordingly, as many professional caterers and/or food trucks are well-equipped to accommodate these setups.
Please reach out to us if you would like catering recommendations.
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Our venue has a variety of options that can fit all sizes of events! Our main event area, the South Event Gardens comes with chairs and tables for 160 with an additional set of folding chairs that can extend the seated guest count to about 250. Our East Picnic Area can accommodate about 90 guests maximum. Or, you can rent the entire farm for plenty of space.
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Inclusions vary based on which area of the farm you are renting for your event, please see our pricing page here for specific details of what comes included. Our decor items don’t come included but you can rent the entire decor inventory for a small flat fee. Click here to see our decor. We also have a variety of yard games that are available for a small flat fee.
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We allow alcohol to be served by our preferred licensed and insured bartender. No alcohol is allowed on the premises unless it is being served by our preferred bartender. No alcohol may be consumed near the trout ponds area or in the parking lots. We charge a $400 fee for any events that will be bringing in alcohol. Please note that the $400 fee does not include the cost of bartending services or alcohol, it is simply an extra cleaning/staffing fee for our venue.
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We allow alcohol to be served by our preferred licensed and insured bartender. No alcohol is allowed on the premises unless it is being served by our preferred bartender. We charge a $400 fee for any events that will be bringing in alcohol. Please note that the $400 fee does not include the cost of bartending services or alcohol, it is simply an extra cleaning/staffing fee for our venue.
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We will clean our facility’s floors, tables, chairs, service areas, etc. You will be responsible for removal of all of your decor, food, flowers, and personal items (basically everything you or your vendors brought into the venue). You will also be responsible for making sure all trash makes it from the garden, floors, tables, kitchen, or other areas into trash cans or trash bags so our staff can empty it at the end of the event.
Pricing
*Cold Springs Farm is currently an outdoor only venue and is open for events May - October (A limited number of events may be possible in April or November, for discounted rates during these months please contact us)
*Rental of the Entire Farm area must be reserved at least 4 months in advance.
South Event Gardens
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Hourly: $200
5 Hr Block: $850
*Hourly rentals have a 2 hour minimum
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Hourly: $200
5 Hr Block: $850
*Hourly rentals have a 2 hour minimum
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Hourly: $250
5 Hr Block: $1100
*Hourly rentals have a 2 hour minimum
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Hourly: $300
5 Hr Block: $1250
*Hourly rentals have a 2 hour minimum
East Picnic Area
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10 Hr Block: $2500
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10 Hr Block: $3000
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10 Hr Block: $3500
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10 Hr Block: $4000
*Sundays subject to availability of staff, please inquire for more information.
Entire Farm
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10 Hr Block: $4750
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10 Hr Block: $5000
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10 Hr Block: $6500
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10 Hr Block: $8000
*Sundays subject to availability of staff, please inquire for more information.
“We had our wedding reception and ceremony at Cold Springs and it was 10/10.”
“They took care of the layout and set up for us to come in and start decorating first thing in the morning. Staff is great and easy to work with. Such a beautiful venue.”
- C. Correa
Start Planning Your Event Today!
Our dedicated wedding coordinators are here to assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams. Schedule a tour to explore our stunning venue and meet our friendly team.
Cold Springs Event Venue
2284 Fruitland Dr
Ogden, Utah 84414
(385)-288-1180
info@coldspringseventvenue.com