Kato Ballroom

Historic Elegant Ballroom

Mankato, MN

Holds ceremonies and receptions

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Tania Cordes

PRESIDENT AND WEDDING PLANNER

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Kato Ballroom is a wedding venue in Mankato, MN, that was built in 1946 and has been a part of Mankato and Minnesota history for over 75 years. The Ballroom has hosted famous artists such as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Bobby Vee, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Trampled By Turtles, Glen Miller, Charlie Daniels & Johnny Holm. In addition, many generations of Minnesotans have fond memories of proms, dances, weddings, parties, and special events at the Ballroom. Having an event at the Ballroom is like being a part of history.

Woman-owned Business

80+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Indoor Event Space

Reception Area

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Ballroom

Historic Venue

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Food & Catering

Rentals & Equipment

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Meet the team

Tania Cordes

President and Wedding Planner

I started in the wedding business 15 years ago and love to help Brides and Grooms plan their perfect wedding! I have a business degree so I get the cost issue, but also have been on many boards and have been part of putting together many elegant events. It's trying to find the perfect balance between cost and planning a wonderfully fun wedding!

3.7

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3 reviews

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Sophie S

6/16/2020

Very accommodating and a nice space but not a lot of contact from them and not very flexible through the Covid-19 pandemic

Response from Kato Ballroom on 01/17/2026

I apologize. Covid was a very stressful time for everyone. We tried our best to accommod...

ate as we could.

Molly S

10/01/2012

They did a good job at making sure I was happy. We were able to come in the day before to set up and the day after to clean up. The place is lovely when they have the lights up. Th...

e cooking was good. The down fall was that we did not like the way the tables were set up so had to move them and the chairs by ourselves before and after the reception or they would charge us to do it.

Response from Kato Ballroom on 01/17/2026

I'm sorry this happened. There is new management now.

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Stella G

8/12/2012

We absolutely love the unique style of this ballroom. We immediately knew this is where we had to have our reception. The owner however was incredibly difficult to work with. He sp...

oke very negatively of our later start time. He gave me options to choose from and then argued with me about them. He gave us a time to come in the following day to pay. He then changed his mind, but called my mom and complained and was ridiculously rude.

Response from Kato Ballroom on 01/16/2026

I'm sorry this happened to you. There is new management now.

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200 Chestnut Street, Mankato, MN

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(507) 625-7553

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Kato Ballroom

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President and Wedding Planner

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