We have a variety of rental spaces as you will see below. If you need more information, please call the main office at (218) 285-7225 Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm. If you would like to make an online request, please click the online form below.
Businesses who rent space at Backus Community Center enjoy many amenities. The spaces listed on this page are located on upper levels of the west wing of the building, ensuring business privacy. They are easily accessible by an elevator. Tenants aren't limited just to their spaces, though. There are various rental services available at Backus to help with special meeting needs; we offer everything from large spaces to electronics for teleconference meetings to catering. Our tenants enjoy round the clock access to the building and their spaces. Our historic building is well lit and beautifully maintained with great pride by our staff.
AND... because these spaces are on the upper levels, our renters enjoy a fabulous view of International Falls.
While Backus rentals are competitively priced at current market values, Backus is more than a just a place to rent an office. It's a place where arts are alive. It's a place where everyone has a story about "When I went to school here..." It's a place where people are valued. It's growing and changing and very much alive.
And it's waiting for you.
Room 208 is located on the second floor of Backus. Its a corner room with nice windows facing the road. It is ready to have someone use it!
For larger events, the Backus Stage/Gym will provide seating for 200-500
Room size: 55' x 85'
Non-Profit $375 per day
Commercial $575 per day
Private short-term parties $25 per hour
start to finish
Our Dining Room can seat up to 100 guests and has a light and airy atmosphere thanks to the abundance of east and south sun exposure
Room 110 size: 22' x 34'
Room 111 size: 23' x 44'
$100 per day rental fee
includes both dining room sections
The 1,000 seat Auditorium is equipped with a full-sized stage, lighting, sound and a 24' x 16' projection system allowing for modern presentations and performances
$1 per seat rental fee charged in addition to gym rental fee, fee used for auditorium
capital improvements
Our Conference Room can seat up to 100 and is open to a variety of table and seating configurations
Room size: 60' x 25'
$100 per day rental fee
If you don't see what you like on the menu, ask about special requests!
Meetings, workshops, classes, parties, showers, concerts .... for 1 to 1,000 ....
the historic Backus building has space for you!
Our staff includes a licensed food manager, licensed cooks and an experienced event coordinator.
Past events hosted in our facility include: weddings, class reunion dinners, receptions, banquets, concerts, plays, public meetings, trainings sessions - large and small - showers, funerals, dances and other special events -- if you can plan it, we can host it!
A 9-foot Steinway Concert Grand Piano is also available for your event, and Backus can secure a variety of musicians or vocalists to fit your needs.
Call our office for rental rates and details (218) 285-7225
Backus Community Center | 900 5th Street,
International Falls (218) 285-7225
"Historic Backus Community Center, the heart of International Falls, where all generations celebrate the arts, culture, recreation, wellness and life-long learning."
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