Backus Community Center is available to rent

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.

Meetings, workshops, classes, parties, showers, concerts .... for 1 to 1,000 ....
the historic Backus building has space for you!

• Convenient location in the heart of International Falls next to the Forestland Annex 
• Meeting rooms and auditorium space to accommodate any size group
• Highly competitive rental and lease rates
• Catering services available
• Ample parking and on the city bus route
• Distinctive Art Deco style with terrazzo floors and polished granite walls

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