Highbanks: a new place to celebrate

We're thrilled to spread the word about a brand-new gem on the tri-state wedding scene: Highbanks, a modern event venue nestled among the trees and overlooking a serene lake at 4737 N Co Rd 575 E, Petersburg, IN 47567. Founded by Grant and Jessica Adams — Grant a lifelong Pike County farmer and Jessica a Haysville native — Highbanks grew out of a simple, heartfelt idea. After seeing neighbor after neighbor ask on social media, "where can I host a birthday party?" or "is there anywhere around here for a wedding?", Jessica set out to build the answer herself. The name honors Highbanks Road and the historic town of Highbanks, officially founded in 1819 and long since faded from the map, with special inspiration drawn from Robert Logan, who ran a general store there in the 1850s. That history shows up throughout the property, from the wedding package names to the room designations and décor.

Step onto the grounds and it's easy to see why couples are falling for Highbanks. Ceremonies take place on a private wooden dock built right out over the lake, framed by a rustic arbor and a dancing fountain, with row after row of outdoor seating along the water's edge so family and friends can watch the vows unfold against the trees and open sky. When it's time to celebrate, the party moves inside to a soaring, barn-style reception hall where a sweeping staircase leads up to a private balcony overlook — perfect for extra guest seating, a quieter conversation, or a bird's-eye view of the dance floor below. Between the main floor and the balcony, Highbanks comfortably seats a large crowd without ever feeling crowded, giving every wedding, birthday party, or company gathering plenty of room to spread out, mingle, and dance the night away.

Songbird DJ is already proud to call Highbanks a new favorite: our own Eddie and Arlene had the honor of serving as DJ and MC for Austin and Maddie Gere's wedding there on August 15, 2026, and it was an absolutely great party! From that first dance across the black-and-white checkered floor to a glow-stick dance party that had the whole balcony looking down on the fun, Highbanks proved it can host an unforgettable night from ceremony to last call. We can't wait to spin many more tracks at Highbanks and watch this new tri-state favorite come to life. Stay tuned as we share even more photos and get to know this beautiful new space!