Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
Canterbury Park is one of the Twin Cities’ most distinctive event venues — offering more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting and private event space just 20 minutes southwest of Minneapolis in Shakopee, MN. From intimate boardroom meetings to galas for 2,000, every event at Canterbury Park comes with the one backdrop no hotel ballroom can offer: a working thoroughbred racetrack.
Meetings & Private Events
Host Your Next Event at Canterbury Park
For decades, Minnesota’s largest companies, associations, and non-profit organizations have chosen Canterbury Park for their most important gatherings. A dedicated events team, full-service catering, complete AV capabilities, and 13+ unique venues make every event seamless — from the first inquiry to the final send-off.
Venues range from intimate suites for groups of 10 to expansive halls accommodating up to 2,000 guests for receptions, conferences, trade shows, fundraisers, weddings, and corporate outings.
85,000+
Sq Ft of Event Space
13+
Unique Venues
2,000
Max Reception Capacity
Featured Venues
Event Center
24,000 sq ft · Up to 2,000 guests
Canterbury’s largest space features 25-ft ceilings, two large video boards, built-in sound and lighting, a loading dock with 4 garage-style doors, and a stunning atrium lobby. Ideal for conferences, galas, trade shows, and weddings.
Mezzanine Level
25,000 sq ft · Up to 950 guests
Mezzanine North and South can be combined or separated. North features arched windows overlooking the paddock, the signature Horse Shoe Bar, and an outdoor terrace. Perfect for wedding receptions, fundraisers, and galas.
Triple Crown Club
8,424 sq ft · Up to 400 guests
Includes the Triple Crown Ballroom (up to 225 for receptions), Suite (up to 70), and Lounge — each with plug-and-play TVs, built-in sound, private bar options, and full-service catering. Great for meetings, banquets, and holiday parties.
Track Level
19,875 sq ft · Up to 1,000 guests
A flexible hub for large events with easy lobby and casino access, multiple concession options, and the ability to combine with Silks or the Event Center for large-scale activations.
Silks (Seasonal)
12,200 sq ft · Up to 1,250 reception
Canterbury’s largest live racing party space with indoor and outdoor seating. Four newly renovated deck sections sit along the home stretch with prime racing views. Also available for trade shows off-season.
Infield
40,000 sq ft · Festival Capacity
The track infield offers an open-air festival venue for concerts, corporate picnics, tournaments, and more — accessible via tunnel under the track.
Group Sales
Live Racing Group Packages
Make a race day the centerpiece of your corporate outing or client entertainment. Canterbury Park’s live racing packages combine reserved seating, food and beverage service, private event spaces, and wagering access — with the energy of live thoroughbred racing as your backdrop. The 2026 season runs May 23 through September 19, giving you a full summer of dates to choose from.
Book Your Event
Ready to plan your meeting, private event, or group outing at Canterbury Park?
Visitor Info
Getting Here
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Address 1100 Canterbury Road |
Events Phone |
From Minneapolis 20–25 min via Hwy 169 |
Parking Free On-Site |
Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
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