Festival Hall

Rental Rates

Main Hall

The main hall consists of the main & dance floor, stage, and mezzanine level and accommodates approximately 350 people for seated functions. Chairs and Tables are provided.

Maximum capacity / occupant load:

	Dining & Beverage	Non-fixed Seats & Tables
Main Hall	369	466
Mezzanine	64	81
Upstairs Meeting room	64	45

Floor Space (approximate)
Whole Floor	Dance Floor	Mezzanine
3750 sq feet	1225 sq feet	448 sq feet

We Have
Round tables	Rectangular tables	Chairs
36 - 5ft diameter, 8 seats	22 - 3ft x 8ft	over 300

Bar and kitchen space is available at Festival Hall. Though ideal for catering and general food service, the kitchen is not fully equipped with utensils and dishes so it is recommended to bring any required items. Frying and cooking with oil is not permitted due to fire regulations.

Festival Hall Fees

Rent
MAIN HALL
Full Day Rental - Saturdays:	$720.00 (8am – 3am)
Sunday: only available till 5:00 pm.	$70.00 / hour, minimum 3 hours rental ($210)
Monday through Friday:	$70.00 / hour, minimum 3 hour rental ($210)
UPSTAIRS MEETING ROOM
All Week	$ 50.00 / hour
With Main Hall Rental	$ 100.00 / per event

Deposits
Booking Fee:	$150.00 - Paid at the time of booking to secure date * Non-refundable if cancelled within 90 days prior to event
Refundable Security Deposit:	$500.00

* We accept all major credit cards.

** The Security Deposit will be refunded, in full, if no damage is determined upon inspection of hall or if corkage numbers remain as declared when payment was made, otherwise an adjustment will be made for the difference.

CORKAGE: $4.75 / person - ages 5 years and up.

Numbers must include band members, organizers and guests whether or not they consume alcohol. A count will be made by the bartender during the event and you will be asked to sign off for the numbers in attendance.

The Corkage charge is mandatory with an alcohol event. Corkage includes soft drinks, mix, glasses, ice, lemon/lime slices, etc.
The corkage fee is based on the declared number of people when prepaying the event. This amount will change if the numbers increase.

BARTENDERS: $18.00 / bartender / hour + GST – Mandatory Charge

Only bartenders supplied by the RDCHS are hired -- minimum of two bartenders must be hired.

Bar must close according to the liquor license. Premises must be vacated no later than 3:00 am (cleanup time included) unless specified in writing that more time is requested.

Bartenders will not handle cash, Tickets only. The Society can provide ticket sellers at $18.00 per hour if contracted to do so.

SECURITY: $26.00 per hour + GST.

Maybe required depending on type of event, but at least one commissionaire (2 or more as required depending on numbers attending) for ALL alcohol events. Commissionaires receive time and half after 8 hours.

The commissionaires will:

Ensure that no alcohol is taken out of the hall.
Ensure that no alcohol comes into the hall.
Call the police in case of an altercation.
Patrol the interior of the facility and the parking lot.
Make sure that no outside doors are propped open during the event (except for loading and unloading).
Ensure that only the back door is used for loading and loading.
Be the last person to leave the hall and ensure that all lights are out and doors are locked.

SET UP and TAKE DOWN

Hall Set-up - no charge if done by renters
Hall Take-Down & Clean-up – all garbage must be picked up off floors, garbage containers emptied, tables and chairs put away as per directions (see Festival Hall Check List) – No charge if done by renters

Optional Services:

Hall Set-up (tables & chairs): $150.00 (floor plan needed)
Hall Take-Down & Clean-up: $250.00

Linens

May be ordered for the tables at the following rates

85” x 85”: $5.75 + GST
52” x 114”: $5.75 + GST

* Linens must be ordered at least one (1) week prior to the event.

** Prices are subject to change depending on suppliers’ rates.