Ilion Elks Club is a point of interest in Ilion, NY. Phone: (315) 894-1444. Average rating is 4.6 stars from 49 reviews. Website: https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1444.

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4.6 49 reviews

Brotherhood, Banquets, and Barbecue in Ilion

Name: Ilion Elks Club
Address: 8 West St, Ilion, NY, 13357, US
Telephone: (315) 894-1444
Rating: 4.6

Lodge 1444 brings Ilion together for events, celebrations, and community giving since its charter.

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Charity

Giving without expectation

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Justice

Fairness for every person

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Brotherly Love

Fellowship above all

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Fidelity

Faithful to our word

About Us

Interior view of the Ilion Elks Club with patrons dining.

On West Street in Ilion, Lodge 1444 has been a gathering place where real things happen: chicken barbecues that draw a crowd, birthday parties with room to spare, and wedding receptions that fill every corner of the hall. The 4.6-star rating from nearly 50 members and guests reflects something you can't fake, a place people actually want to return to.

The downstairs event space is genuinely large. Families have hosted baby showers, celebrations of life, and milestone birthdays here without feeling cramped. The kitchen turns out crowd-pleasing spreads, including the lodge's well-loved chicken barbecue plates complete with beans, coleslaw, and the Central New York staple of salt potatoes, boiled in salted water and finished with butter. If you've never had them, you're in for a discovery.

As a lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1444 channels a portion of everything it does back into the Ilion community. Veterans programs, youth scholarships, and local charitable giving are not sidelines here. They are the reason the doors stay open.

What We Offer

Lodge 1444 offers a full event hall available for private rentals, including weddings, anniversary parties, baby showers, birthday celebrations, and celebrations of life. The space is genuinely roomy, comfortably accommodating large guest lists without the squeeze.

Regular community events like the popular chicken barbecue bring members and neighbors together throughout the year. Bar service, kitchen facilities, and on-site coordination make planning straightforward. Pricing is kept accessible, reflecting the lodge's nonprofit mission rather than a commercial venue markup.

Membership in the Elks Lodge opens the door to a broader network of brotherhood, veteran support initiatives, youth programs, and national charitable efforts. Lodge 1444 welcomes prospective members who want to do more than show up, they want to give back to the Mohawk Valley.

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“Great atmosphere!!!The prices are right ..Good food!”
— David Walts

What Our Guests Say

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2 years ago

"Lots of room for a wedding, celebration of life, baby shower the only thing that could then prove is the air conditioner it was not working properly it was so hot downstairs with other than that it was a nice place to have a little get-together"

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2 years ago

"Stopped in because they were having A chicken barbecue. 15.00 a plate. Half a chicken Beans Cole slaw Salt potatoes (it's potatoes boiled in Salt water with butter. Never heard of this before But they were delicious!! Marconi and cheese. Your choice of 3. Very good deal. Also watched the old home days Parade in Ilion, ny. Parade came right the Elks Club Unexpected but pleasant find."

— David Muldowney

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a year ago

"We had my niece's birthday party here... nice size and plenty of room."

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9 months ago

"Great atmosphere!!!The prices are right ..Good food!"

— David Walts

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2 years ago

"We enjoyed meeting Matt and the regular folks were very pleasant thank you for making our visit pleasing"

— Jackie Florentino

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent the event hall at Ilion Elks Lodge 1444 for a private party?

Yes. The hall is available for weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, celebrations of life, anniversaries, and other private gatherings. The space is large enough for significant guest counts. Contact the lodge directly through the Elks national lodge page to inquire about availability and pricing.

Do I have to be a member to attend events or rent the space?

Non-members can attend public events like the chicken barbecue and can rent the hall for private functions. Some member-only events and bar access may require membership or a member sponsor. Reach out to Lodge 1444 to confirm specifics for your event type.

What are the chicken barbecue plates, and when are they held?

The barbecue plates feature half a chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and salt potatoes, a Central New York specialty of potatoes boiled in heavily salted water and served with butter. Plates have been priced around $15. Barbecue events are held periodically throughout the season, so check the lodge's event schedule for upcoming dates.

Where is Ilion Elks Lodge 1444 located?

The lodge is at 8 West Street, Ilion, NY 13357, in the Mohawk Valley region of Upstate New York, convenient to Herkimer and the surrounding communities.

How do I become a member of Lodge 1444?

Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can start the process through the Elks national website at elks.org or by visiting Lodge 1444 and speaking with an existing member who can sponsor your application.

What community programs does Lodge 1444 support?

Lodge 1444 participates in Elks national programs supporting veterans, youth scholarships, drug awareness education, and local charitable giving. Members contribute time and funds to causes that directly benefit Ilion and the broader Mohawk Valley area.

Is the event space air conditioned?

Some guests have noted that the air conditioning in the downstairs hall can be inconsistent during peak summer events. It is worth asking the lodge about current HVAC status when booking a warm-weather event so you can plan accordingly.

The Order · Since 1868

Community. Friendship. Charity.

Every Elks lodge belongs to one of America's oldest and largest fraternal orders. Through the Elks National Foundation, the Order has given more than $481 million to college scholarships, veterans, and neighbors in need.

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A Proud Heritage

The Elks gave America
Flag Day.

Long before it was a national observance, the Order set aside June 14th to honor the flag. Patriotism has always been one of our cardinal principles, and every lodge meeting still closes the same way it has for over a century.

“To our absent members.” — the Eleven O’Clock Toast

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