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.
 

Can I have alcohol at my event? The answer to this question changes based on the details of your event. Please contact the Roosevelt Center directly for clarification on its alcohol policy: call 406-425-0480, or email rooseveltcenter@rlacf.org

 

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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Last updated April 2025