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Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center
Joliet Junior College opened the Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center in June 2007 on 32 acres of land donated by John H. Weitendorf, Sr. a 1942 alumnus. While the center's primary focus is to enhance educational opportunities within the College and serve as an event location for the Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences Department, the center is available for outside groups and could be an ideal location for your next meeting, event, competition, class, or show.
The Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center provides comfortable and convenient amenities with modern technology, welcoming groups from five to 500.
- Four meeting/classrooms (which may be opened up into two larger rooms)
- Internet access (free guest WiFi available)
- Projectors, sound systems, and other audio/visual equipment
- 10,000 square foot arena
- 6,500 square foot exhibit hall which may be set up as a meeting/presentation/eating area
- Livestock holding wing
- Folding tables and chairs
- Livestock gates, auction block, and indoor wash racks
For more information about rental rates at this location, visit the links below. To check availability, please contact the Coordinator at (815) 280-6900 or e-mail weitendorfevents@jjc.edu.
View pictures of events (PDF) held in these spaces in the past.
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Event Areas
The center offers two large event areas: the arena at 10,000 square feet and the exhibit hall at 6,500 square feet. A livestock holding and handling wing is also available. These larger areas are not air conditioned; they are heated. Tables, chairs, a sound system, and divider curtains are available on-site. These areas provide free guest WiFi. Portable audio/visual equipment can be made available with advanced notice.
Meeting & Classrooms
The center offers four 32-seat classroom style meeting rooms, which can be converted into two larger meeting rooms to accommodate two groups of up to 64 guests comfortably. These meeting rooms are equipped with white boards, projection screens, data/video projectors, a podium, Internet network connection, a small sound system, and free guest WiFi.
Catering Options
JJC's Food Service department can assist you with catering needs at the facility. For more information visit First Choice Cuisine.
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Rental Rates
Rental rates do not include the cost for Campus Police coverage at $45/hour for weekend use. Non-profit groups are eligible for a 25% discount off of rental rates. External groups are required to submit a Facility Rental Application (PDF) after they have checked availability with the Coordinator. A W-9 (PDF) form, Vendor Form, and Certificate of Insurance are also required prior to the event. External groups must adhere to the College's policy (PDF) and procedure (PDF) regarding Use of Facilities (9.01.01).
Room
Rate
Classroom
Seats up to 32 comfortably
600 square feet$85 half day (up to 4 hours)
$150 full day over 4 hours)Double Classroom
(airwall opened up)
Seats up to 64 comfortably
1,200 square feet$170 half day (up to 4 hours)
$300 full day (over 4 hours)Arena
Maximum Capacity: 700
10,000 square feetMonday-Friday
$400 half day (up to 4 hours)
$500 full day (over 4 hours)
Saturday/Sunday
$500 half day (up to 4 hours)
$600 full day (over 4 hours)Exhibit Hall
Maximum Capacity: 400
6,500 square feet
Monday-Friday
$400 half day (up to 4 hours)
$500 full day (over 4 hours)Saturday/Sunday
$500 half day (up to 4 hours)
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Career Training, Non-Credit, & Lifelong Learning
Course Days/Time Dates CDL Training Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.New classes starting regularly. Please call 815-280-6902. Forklift Certification Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.02/13/23-02/16/23
04/24/23-04/27/23
Please call 815-280-1555.K9 Good Citizen Obedience Thursdays
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.02/02/23-03/23/23
Please call 815-280-1555.S.T.A.R. Puppy Training Wednesdays
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.02/01/23-03/29/23
(no class 03/08)
Please call 815-280-1555.Introduction to Upholstery Thursdays
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.TBD
Please call 815-280-1555.Introduction to Beekeeping Saturdays
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.03/25/23, 04/01/23, 04/22/23, 05/13/23
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2023 Events
- 01/02: HOLIDAY
- 01/07-01/08: 4G&TB Nosework Trial
- 01/14-01/15: Cat Show
- 01/16: HOLIDAY
- 01/23: Life Line Screening
- 02/18-02/19: 4G&TB Nosework Trial
- 02/20: HOLIDAY
- 02/26: Will County Coin Club show
- 03/04-03/05: Illini Cat Club Show
- 04/07: HOLIDAY
- 04/13: Invitational Horticulture Contest
- 04/15: Invitational Livestock Judging Contest
- 04/17-04/21: 4G&TB DDT Training
- 04/22-04/23: 4G&TB DDT Mock Trial
- 05/06: JJC Purple Pride Pig Show
- 05/20: JJC Purple Pride Lamb Show
- 05/29: HOLIDAY
- 06/19: HOLIDAY
- 07/04: HOLIDAY
- 07/13: Will County Farm Bureau Membership Night
- 09/04: HOLIDAY
- 11/10: HOLIDAY
- 11/23-11/24: HOLIDAY
- 12/21-12/31: HOLIDAY/CLOSED
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2022 Events
- 01/08-01/09: 4G&TB Nosework Trial
- 01/17: HOLIDAY
- 02/19-02/20: 4G&TB Nosework Trial
- 02/21: HOLIDAY
- 02/23: Life Line Screening
- 02/27: 4G&TB CWAGS Competition
- 03/05-03/06: Illini Cat Club Cat Show
- 03/09: FFA District Proficiency Awards
- 03/12-03/13: No-Z K9 Nosework Trial
- 03/14-03/17: Will County Farm Bureau Ag Expo
- 04/01: Invitational Horticulture Contest
- 04/09: Invitational Livestock Judging Contest
- 04/15: HOLIDAY
- 04/17: 4G&TB CWAGS Trial
- 05/04: Ag Business and Interview Contest
- 05/07: JJC Purple Pride Pig Show
- 05/14-05/15: Stone City Kennel Club Nosework Trial
- 05/28: JJC Purple Pride Lamb Show
- 05/30: HOLIDAY
- 06/08-06/11: National Oxford Sale
- 06/20: HOLIDAY
- 07/04: HOLIDAY
- 07/09: 4-H Summer Show/Ag Olympics
- 07/14: Will County Farm Bureau Membership Night
- 08/20-08/21: 4G&TB Nosework Trial
- 09/05: HOLIDAY
- 10/07-10/09: Stone City Kennel Club Dog Show
- 10/22: Men Who Cook
- 10/29-10/30: Bernese Mountain Dog Show
- 11/17: Ag/Hort Career Day
- 11/19: 4-H Awards
- 11/24-11/25: HOLIDAY
- 12/10-12/11: 4G&TB Scent Seminar
- 12/23-12/31: HOLIDAY/CLOSED
John H. Weitendorf, Sr.
The Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center has been made possible through the generous donation of 32 acres of land by John H. Weitendorf, Sr., a 1942 Joliet Junior College alumnus, to the JJC Foundation in 1999. While students, faculty, and the community of Joliet Junior College enjoy this educational resource, it also serves as a reminder of John Weitendorf's generosity and the longstanding tradition of JJC alumni contributing to the educational mission of the college. Interested donors can inquire about naming opportunities at the Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center by contacting Kristin Mulvey, Executive Director of the JJC Foundation, by calling (815) 280-2353 or visiting the JJC Foundation page at www.JJC.edu/giving.
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Additional Information
The center was conceived to enhance educational opportunities found within Joliet Junior College's Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences and Veterinary Technology Departments for faculty, students, and the Joliet community.
Successful realization of the mission of these departments, and the community college system as a whole, requires that institutions provide the most current information and experiences to all those in need, regardless of their financial or social status. We strive to reach that realization, but are often limited by the depth of financial commitment from the public education system.
The generosity and commitment of private companies and individuals with a common interest in the advancement of the agriculture industry will bring us closer to achieving the goals and objectives shared by all in this most important and vital field of agriculture.
John Weitendorf, Sr. dedicated his real estate business to helping area farmers secure land to pursue their dreams. Now, the center that bears his name will assist the college as it educates future generations in agriculture.
William B. Johnson Arena
Joliet Junior College dedicated the Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center's arena as the "William B. Johnson Arena" on May 24, 2018.
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Additional Information
The William B. Johnson Arena was dedicated on May 24, 2018 at the celebration of Bill's life. This dedication was made in memory of Bill's 50 years of teaching agricultural sciences, to honor his generous donations to the college, and to recognize the tremendous impact he had on generations of agricultural students and the agriculture community. The Fall 2018 issue of Connections considers the theme of legacy and the meaningful influence that one individual can have on generations of students, colleagues, and communities. The impact that agriculture professor Bill Johnson had on three generations of the Albrecht family over 50 years of teaching at JJC is explored in this issue.
The JJC Foundation has established the William B. Johnson Memorial Agriculture Scholarship. Donations toward the scholarship can be made online at www.jjc.edu/givetojjc or by check made payable to: JJC Foundation, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431.
