Fairfield Arts & Convention Center - Facility Rental Rates
The process of renting the spaces in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center begins by calling 641-472-2000 with a request to hold a particular date. First-time users will find the PDF document entitled Scheduling Policy & License Procedure a most useful step-by-step guide to the process and timeline involved in booking our facility.

Below are various rates and presenter categories used to determine the basic cost of renting the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.
 Full Price Rates - Effective: 01/01/09
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
RENTAL RATES

STEPHEN SONDHEIM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
STANDARD RENTAL Daily Rate $1,200.00*
* Flat rate per day vs. ten percent (ten percent of gross receipts after tax, per show, whichever is greater.

NON-PROFIT RENTAL Full Day $ 800.00*
Half Day $ 400.00*
* Flat rate plus $0.50 per patron based on drop count for non-ticketed, free events. Flat rate vs. ten percent (ten percent of gross receipts after tax per show, whichever is greater for events where admission is charged.)

EVENT CENTER

Monday –Thursday (One event scheduled to conclude before 4:00 p.m.) $400.00 *
Monday–Thursday (One event scheduled to begin after 5:00 p.m.) $600.00*
Friday –Sunday (One event scheduled to begin at any time) $900.00*
Flat rate vs. ten percent (ten percent of gross receipts after tax per show, whichever is greater for events where admission is charged.)

Daily rental fee includes basic lighting and heat. Tenant is charged for tables, chairs, all necessary labor, supervision, special equipment and/or utilities. Conversion to/from your event and cleanup are in addition to the rental rates listed herewith.

MEETING ROOMS

Monday–Friday (One event scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
Books Are Fun Meeting Room $ 75.00
Cambridge Meeting Room $ 75.00
Books Are Fun and Cambridge $135.00
Executive Conference Room $175.00

Monday–Friday (One event scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.)
Books Are Fun Meeting Room $ 90.00
Cambridge Meeting Room $ 90.00
Books Are Fun and Cambridge $160.00
Executive Conference Room $200.00


Saturday–Sunday (One event scheduled to begin at any time)
Books Are Fun Meeting Room $ 90.00
Cambridge Meeting Room $ 90.00
Books Are Fun and Cambridge $160.00
Executive Conference Room $200.00

Daily rental fee includes basic lighting, heat or air-conditioning, five (5) tables per room and 40 chairs. Lessee is charged for additional tables and chairs, all necessary labor, supervision, special equipment and/or utilities. Conversion to/from your event and cleanup are in addition to the rental rates listed herewith. Additional labor charges may be applied to evening and weekend events.

MOVE IN/ MOVE OUT/REHEARSALS
Required move-in, move-out and rehearsal days are in addition to daily show day rental rates and are reflected as one-half of the rate for the applicable day’s rental rate.

MULTIPLE SHOWS
Multiple shows on the same day will be charged one-half rate (minimum) against ten percent (ten percent of gross receipts after tax, for each additional show.)

TICKETED EVENTS
All ticketed events are required to use facility’s ticketing provider and are subject to ticketing fees plus a $2.00 per ticket facility fee.