Allan Farris Community Center

Looking to book your next event?

Please call (704) 629-5111 for details.

• 8-Hour Rental: $1,000.00 plus $250.00 refundable security/cleaning deposit for non-city residents.
• 8-Hour Rental: $750.00 plus $250.00 refundable security/cleaning deposit for Bessemer City residents.
• General Liability Insurance: $100.00 (visit Gatherguard.com, venue ID code 0501-1544, Allan Farris Center)
• Each additional hour approved: $100.00

Request a rental

Send your request online and staff will contact you about availability and fees. Your date is not reserved until the City confirms it and the refundable deposit is paid. Please read the rental policies (PDF) first.

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About you

Name *

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You will be the responsible party and must be at the center when the event starts.

Age *

• I am 21 or older.

Address *

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Do you live inside Bessemer City limits? *

• Yes
• No

City residents pay $750 for an 8-hour rental; non-residents pay $1,000.

Phone *

Email *

Your event

Type of event *Choose oneCelebration (birthday, wedding, shower, reunion, banquet)Meeting (civic, church, neighborhood, board)Arts or educational activity (recital, class, training)Other

Date non-profit Name

Briefly describe your event *

Date of event *

Rentals are Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and weekdays, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Start time *

End time *

Extra time before your rentalNone1 hour2 hours3 hours

Rentals are 8 hours, including set-up and clean-up. Extra time is $100 per hour, can only be added before the start time, and must be paid 2 weeks ahead.

How many people do you expect? *

The room seats 150 with chairs only, or 100 with tables.

Age groups attending *

• 11 or younger
• 12 to 17
• 18 and older

Choose all that apply.

Is this rental for a non-profit organization? *

• Yes
• No

Name of organization

Will food be served? *

• No
• Yes, catered
• Yes, family or covered dish

There is no kitchen, and no cooking is allowed inside. Food must be catered or brought in.

Will there be music, a band or a DJ? *

• Yes
• No

All music must end by 10:00 PM.

Anything that needs staff approval?

• Use of the audio-visual equipment
• A grill or fryer outdoors
• Early access for decorating (needs 15 days notice; extra fees apply)

Optional. Staff will review these with you.

Anything else we should know?

Agreement

Agreement *

• I have read the rental policies. I understand this is a request, and my date is not reserved until the City confirms it and the deposit is paid.

Read the rental policies, rules and regulations (PDF).

Type your full name as your signature *

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