About
Gudgel Ranch Saloon
Family owned & operated by Cody & Jennifer Gudgel, Gudgel Ranch Saloon offers a spacious indoor and outdoor event venue for all occasions! Plan your wedding, private party, or public event at this dynamic Litchfield location complete with full-service bar, a spacious indoor event space, and flat lawn space perfect for large gatherings. Gudgel Ranch Saloon hosts public events such as Live Music, The Annual Gudgel Ranch Rib Fest, Vendor Events and more! Host your next graduation or holiday party at the site and let Gudgel Ranch Saloon make it special with specialized decorations and catering options. The country setting is great for rustic weddings and events and the site is located just off of historic Route 66.
* Coming soon to Gudgel Ranch Saloon- a whiskey lounge, gaming room, outdoor beer garden, and Mobile Bar- a specially fabricated 1989 2 horse trailer rentable for special events off-site!
* All tables, chairs, linens, and decorations are provided for private events and can be rented for off-site events as well.
The Small Details
Gudgel Ranch Saloon offers 8 acres of space for many options for your special events. We help plan & host your events paying close attention to detail like it's our own. Available options include:
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Decorations
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Professional Decorating Service
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Mobile Bar
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Live Entertainment Recommendations
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Photographer Recommendations
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Seating for 200+
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Catering Options
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Hotel Booking Discounts
Meet the Owners
Hello! We are Cody and Jennifer Gudgel, the owners of The Gudgel Ranch Saloon. We were both born and raised locally in Litchfield, IL. The Saloon resides on the very property Cody grew up on, in fact. The two of us started out as friends, years ago, when we were around 6-7 years old. From there, we developed a relationship and began dating when we were 14 years old. 19 years later, we have grown in many ways. We have been married over 10 years, have two handsome boys, Colton and Waylon, dogs, chickens, and our newest addition, the Gudgel Ranch Saloon Event Venue.
The Gudgel Ranch Saloon was first developed for personal use to serve as a gathering place for all of our friends and family. We designed it to bring people together and entertain. The Saloon became a famous gathering place that drew the attention of many others. With the influx of request from others to utilize the space, we knew that we should expand and share the country experience with others.
Since opening the Gudgel Ranch Saloon Event Venue, many whom have toured the property have referred to this country environment as “A hidden gem,” and “An intimate location for weddings.” The location resides just a few short miles from town. We love to meet new people and can't wait to see where this new adventure takes us in this chapter of our lives.