ROOSEVELT CENTER

What is the square footage and the occupancy of each room available to rent? Not including our tenant spaces, there are currently 3 short-term rental spaces at the Roosevelt Center.  The square footage and occupancy of each space is listed below. 

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• Auditorium - 5781 square feet - 300 occupancy

• Conference Room - 864 square feet - 50 occupancy

• Outdoor Space - 40,912 square feet - 1,000 occupancy

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What kind of events can the Roosevelt Center have? All types of events, big and small are within the Roosevelt Center's wheelhouse. Concerts, conferences, staff retreats, public and government meetings, outdoor festivals, indoor festivals, farmers markets, virtual meetings, art classes, weddings, dance parties, live theater, family reunions, birthday parties, open mic nights, karaoke parties, pickleball games, karate classes, banquets, galas and balls. Have an event that's not mentioned on this list? Give us a call or email and we'd love to make your dream a reality.

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How do I book an event? Call, email or click here to fill out our online reservation form. Enter the details asked for on the form. When you get to the "finish" section of the form, you will be asked to enter credit/debit card details to pay the bill. Total payment generated here may not be final. If there are any conflicts with your reservation, Roosevelt Center staff will call and/or email you to rectify. If you have any questions prior to reserving your event, please give us a call at 406.425.0480 or email us at rooseveltcenter@rlacf.org. 

 

How much does it cost to hold an event at the Roosevelt Center? Some single-day events can regularly be booked for less than $100. We book the spaces by either half or full days. A half day is an event four hours or less. A full day is an event more than four hours. Please note we do charge $30 per hour for events that happen after 5 p.m. and on weekends. All tables are $10 each and folding chairs can be rented for $2 each. You can view other equipment we have to offer on our fee schedule by clicking here. Call or email staff if you have questions. 406-425-0480, rooseveltcenter@rlacf.org

 

What sort of spaces do you have available to rent for events? The auditorium is a former single-court basketball gymnasium that can be configured in any way you can imagine. The auditorium features a mobile stage, optional tiered seating and can accommodate up to 300 people. The conference room can fit a maximum of 50 people, depending on seating arrangements. The Roosevelt Center outdoor grounds also make for a wonderful place to host your event.

 

What if I don't know how many guests I'm expecting? No problem! Roosevelt Center staff can make adjustments to seating arrangements at any time before or during your event. We just need an estimate in order to move through the booking process.

 

Will I get a refund on my deposit if I cancel my event? Required deposit at acceptance of quote is 50% of total event cost. Cancellations made 60 days prior to the date of the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 30 days prior to date of the event will be refunded 50% of the deposit paid. All cancellations received within 30 days of event date will forfeit their deposit in full.

 

How do I pay my event rental deposit or remainder of my bill? Click here to visit the Roosevelt Center's online payment portal. Enter the details asked for on the webpage. Mark the check box at the top labeled "Room Rental Fee". Please remember to note your Quote or Invoice number in the appropriate field. We also accept cash, checks or credit cards inside the Roosevelt Center main office at 519 Broadway Ave. S in Red Lodge.

 

Does the Roosevelt Center have a kitchen? Unfortunately, we do not. We do have a household-sized fridge that event hosts are welcome to use. Click here to view a list of local caterers who have worked with Roosevelt Center clients in the past and whip up all kinds of tasty food.

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Can I have alcohol at my event? 

With rules and restrictions, alcohol is allowed at events hosted at the Roosevelt Center. Find brief descriptions of the alcohol rules below, which mirror Montana state law. Click here to view a list of local alcohol vendors. 

 

Insurance is required for ALL alcohol service: The event client or licensed alcohol vendor MUST hold specific insurance for alcohol to be served at the Roosevelt Center. Commercial liability insurance is required and must be presented to Roosevelt Center staff no less than one week prior to the event. The policy must include Host Liquor Liability coverage to protect the Roosevelt Center. The policy must have public liability and personal property damage insurance to protect the Roosevelt Center. Single limit liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 and general aggregate liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 is required. If you don't have insurance, TheEventHelper.com is an easily accessible online insurance company that the Roosevelt Center recommends. Their fees typically average $1 per event attendee. Click here to visit their website. 

 

Alcohol at Roosevelt Center Licensed Area Events:  

-The only place at the Roosevelt Center not considered part of its licensed area is the auditorium. The licensed area includes spaces like the Conference Room, hallways, tenant rooms, Harper Recital Hall and adjoining rooms, and outdoor space. Alcohol service inside the Roosevelt Center's licensed area MUST be done by its staff. Outside alcohol vendors are NOT ALLOWED to serve inside the Roosevelt Center's licensed area. The Roosevelt Center keeps proceeds from alcohol sales inside its licensed area. 

 

-Only beer and wine can be sold by the Roosevelt Center in its licensed area. No liquor or hard alcohol. We partner with local beer and wine distributors to offer a tiered selection of options for your event. Beer from By All Means Brewing of Billings and wine from Lieu Dit Distribution of Red Lodge. Inquire with staff about pricing. 

 

Alcohol at Roosevelt Center Auditorium Events:  

-Alcohol that is served inside the Roosevelt Center auditorium MUST stay inside the Roosevelt Center auditorium. Cups/glasses/cans of alcohol must remain in the auditorium if a person is to be wandering elsewhere on the Roosevelt Center property. The Roosevelt Center keeps signage on hand to help communicate this rule to guests. 

 

-Auditorium events that are open to the public (I.e. ticketed banquets, performing arts events, open house-style events, any publicly advertised events) MUST bring in an alcohol vendor located within a 100-mile radius of Red Lodge who is also authorized by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to serve alcohol. ONLY licensed alcohol vendors may serve liquor or hard alcohol inside the auditorium. 

 

-Private, invite-only events in the auditorium (I.e. weddings, private dinners, family reunions) have the option to provide their own beer and wine. Private events CAN NOT bring their own liquor or hard alcohol. Private events may hire a licensed alcohol vendor in the auditorium. ONLY licensed alcohol vendors may serve liquor or hard alcohol inside the auditorium. 

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Last updated September 2025