Event Rates & Times
Everything you need to know when arranging your event in Rainbow Gardens.
RENTAL – Up to 4 hours in length
| Year | Up to 700 Seats | Each Seat over 700 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,450 | $3.50 each |
| 2023 | $2,625 | $3.75 each |
Bands
There is no charge for bands that set up during your decoration time (see Decorations & Set-Up section below). If a band wants to come in at other hours or earlier than one hour before your event, there will be a charge of $75 per hour.
Dinner
Weddings, meetings, etc. Four hour time period (same price as listed above).
Kitchen
Use of kitchen space requires an additional fee of $200.
Beer
$125 additional fee for groups who serve beer to attendees.
Security
The services of two uniformed security officers are required in Rainbow Gardens for events with alcoholic beverages. They are scheduled for 1/2 hour before the event through 1/2 after the events closes. Four uniformed officers are required for school dances. Waldameer will arrange for security and the event host will be billed directly.
SPECIAL SHOWS & EVENTS – Up to 12 hours in length
| Year | Event DAY | Set-Up / Tear-Down Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,750 | $1,375 |
| 2023 | $2,875 | $1,437 |
Extra Services
- Extended Event Hours – $300 additional charge for one extra hour past 4-hour rental time period.
- Portable Electrical Boxes – $75 per box, per show. Each Electrical Box contains 28 breakers & electrical cords w/outlets able to cover 70’ of double booth space on the wood floor
- Lighted Mirror Ball – $50 fee
- Seating Chart – Two are issued with signed contract. Extra charts $3 ea.
Decorations & Set-Up
Groups may select one of the times below for set-up. If more than one time is selected or a DJ/Band/Caterer will set-up outside of selected set-up time, see Special Shows & Events Set-Up/Tear-Down Day charge:
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Day of Event
- 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Day Before Your Event if Rainbow Gardens is vacant
- Click Here to view Rainbow Gardens Decoration Policy
Rainbow Gardens Capacity
- Maximum capacity with tables and chairs = 1250
- Maximum capacity (seating only) = 2200
- Seating Charts/Floor Plans: must be turned in 1 week before event