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Special Event Venues – 4-H Building

Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building and Other Spaces

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District offers a variety of spaces for special events. Learn more about hosting an event in a park.

These two spaces are owned by BPRD but managed by other organizations.

exterior of Joan Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building

Rental of Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building

This popular space for wedding receptions, fundraising events, sales, and large gatherings within the Missouri Valley Complex is owned and operated by BPRD.

Reservations

Call 701-222-6455 to inquire about availability and secure rental space (email requests not accepted).

Reservation Requirements

  • Due at time of reservation: signed facility use agreement (sample) and $1,000 security deposit (refundable)
  • Due 14 days prior to event:
    • Certificate of liability insurance ($1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence) for renter and, if utilizing, for caterer, alcohol establishment, and security company
    • Rental fee

Alcohol Service Requirements

  • Alcohol must be served by an establishment licensed in Bismarck with the appropriate liquor license.
  • A licensed security company is required when alcohol is present (1 security personnel per 150 people).

One-Day Rental Fee

The standard rental hours are 8:00am-11:00pm. All building features listed below are included in the rental fee.

  • Without Alcohol: $800 (for-profit $1,350)
  • With Alcohol: $1,000 (for-profit $1,750)

Building Features

  • Capacity (fire code occupancy)
    • Table and Chair Seating: 435
    • Seated Only: 830
  • Tables: 64 eight-foot and 37 six-foot gray plastic rectangular
  • Chairs: 435 black plastic
  • Dividers: 6 gray (7 feet wide by 6 feet high) and 4 sand (13 feet wide by 6 feet high)
  • Room Dimensions: 80 feet x 86 feet (including storage area approximately 23 feet x 22 feet as outlined on floorplan)
  • Heated and air conditioned
  • Restrooms
  • One large overhead garage door and two smaller garage doors
  • Electricity – eight outlets every 8-foot length of building, one standard and one 50-amp outlet at end of building with overhead garage door (see floorplan)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sound system (advance request required) – microphone with four speakers; volume cannot be adjusted nor can any other equipment be connected to the sound system
  • Wall-mounted screen (8 feet x 8 feet) (no projector)
  • Security cameras
  • Outdoor playground
  • There is no kitchen facility available for use.
  • Parking areas for renters include the paved lot and overflow dirt lot. Winter Rentals: Snow removal will occur when accumulation reaches two inches and snowfall has stopped. Additional snow removal will be the renter’s responsibility.

Building Rules

  • Smoking is prohibited in the building and within 20 feet of entrances and exits.
  • Vehicles are restricted to established roads and parking lots.
  • Garage doors must remain closed during event, except for loading and unloading.
  • No overnight camping is allowed.
  • Signage may not be placed on the property or nearby roads without advance permission.
  • Multiple power outlets should be utilized inside the building, rather than using only one bay or outlet.
  • Tables and chairs must remain indoors.
  • Glass beverage containers are prohibited.
  • Candles and fireworks are prohibited.
  • Items of any kind may not be suspended from the ceiling, and nails, screws and other anchors are prohibited. Painter’s tape and damage-free hanging strips that do not damage walls may be used.
  • Helium balloons are prohibited.
  • Wax on floors is prohibited.

Building Details

map of Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building and surrounding parking lots to the south and southwest and the playground to the northeast
floor plan for Joann Hetzel Memorial 4-H Building showing dimensions and location of electrical outlets

4-H Building Info