What information should I have before booking my event?
- A rough estimate of how many guests you will be expecting at your event.
- How many hours you would like to book the facility for (Number of Set-up and Event Hours)
- Your desired rental date.
How do I reserve a specific date?
Calling and emailing about a date does not guarantee the date. You will need two things: a completed facility application and a deposit of $400 (cash, check, credit card) to reserve a date.
I want to serve alcohol at my event. Do I need a licensed bartender?
No, you do not need a licensed bartender if you are serving the alcohol for free. If you are selling alcohol, you must have an ABC license and a licensed bartender.
Can I set up the day before?
No, we only allow same day set-up. Anything brought into the building must be brought out same day.
What size tables do you have?
- 60” Round Tables - 8 chairs per table
- 6’ Rectangular Tables - 8 chairs per table
- 4’ Rectangular/Square Tables - 6 chairs per table
I already booked a date. Can I add additional set-up hours?
Yes, you can add additional set-up hours to your event. Set-up hours are $25 per hour. If it is before the 30 days leading up to your event, the change can be made automatically. If it is within the 30 days leading up to your event, the changes are not a guarantee due to staff availability.
How do set-up and event hours work?
Set-up hours are for setting up decorations, bringing in food, etc. - anything that needs to be done prior to your guests arriving. Event hours are when guests arrive and your event officially starts. There are no breaks allowed between your set-up and event hours. Your set-up hours must connect to your event hours. Please refer to the example below:
- Set-up hours: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Event hours: 4:00pm to 10:00pm
- Cleanup: 10:00pm-11:00pm (1 free hour of cleanup – must be out of the building by the end of the cleanup hour)
How late can we stay?
All rentals are required to end by 11:00pm and the building must be vacated by midnight.
Do you require event insurance?
Yes, we do. Certificate of Liability Insurance can be purchased online from EventInsure.com or from your homeowners/renters insurance. Please contact the La Fetra Center for exact insurance requirements.
I have to make revisions on my insurance. Will it be an additional charge from the insurance company?
No, any revisions that need to be done should not be any additional cost to you if you originally ask for the three forms we need: Certificate of Liability insurance, Additional Insured, and Waiver of Subrogation.
Can you send my refund check to another address that is not on the application.
No, all refunds will be issued to the name and address that is listed on the original application.
What is the staff fee and what does staff do?
Staff fee covers city staff that will be working your event. For every 75 people there will be one staff member or if there is alcohol, it will be two staff members.
Staff DOES:
- Set up and breakdown tables and chairs
- Throw trash and reline trash cans
- Keep outside people out of the building
- Assist with slips, injuries, and restock of building maintenance supplies
Staff does NOT:
- Decorate
- Serve food
- Act as security
- Supervise children
When are my final payment and liability insurance due?
Both final payment and liability insurance are due 30 days prior to your event. If not received, reservation is subject to cancellation.