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    • What is Backus
    • About
      • What Backus has to Offer
      • History of Backus/ AB
      • Backus Staff
      • Board of Directors
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      • Building Rental
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      • Annual Report
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      • Notary
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  • Home
  • What is Backus
  • About
    • What Backus has to Offer
    • History of Backus/ AB
    • Backus Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Building Tenants
    • Building Rental
    • Links of Interest
    • Annual Report
    • Backus Newsletters
    • Notary
    • Supporters & Sponsors
    • Membership
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Performing Arts Season
    • Life Line Screening
    • Contractor Course
  • Programs
    • Ruby's Pantry
    • Summer Food Service
    • Borealis Bards
    • Exercise
    • Summer Art Week
    • RLCO
  • Donations
  • Backus Endowment
  • KCC-TV
    • KCC-TV
    • KCC-TV Membership
  • Photos
  • Forms

Backus Community Center is available to rent

Celebrations.  Banquets.  Meetings.  Training sessions.  Business office space.  Creative learning space.  

YOU NAME IT!

Backus has long term or short term rental options to meet a variety of needs.

Excellent customer service.  Centrally located.  Wonderful amenities.  Safe, secure environment.  


Please call the Backus office at (218) 285-7225 Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm to find out how we can help you with your rental space needs.  

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Meeting Space Available for Rent

Stage/Gym

Auditorium

Auditorium

For larger events, the Backus Stage/Gym will provide tables and seating for 275
Room size:  55' x 85'
Non-Profit $400 per day
Commercial $600 per day
Private short-term parties - starting at $40 per hour

start to finish

Auditorium

Auditorium

Auditorium

 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
$2 per seat rental fee charged in addition to gym rental fee, 

fee used for auditorium
capital improvements

Conference Room 101/102

John Faith Little Theater

John Faith Little Theater

Our Conference Room can seat up to 80 and is open to a variety of table and seating configurations

Room size:  60' x 25'
$100 per day rental fee

John Faith Little Theater

John Faith Little Theater

John Faith Little Theater

Our JFLT can seat up to 150 and is open to a variety of seating configurations and event opportunities. 

stage, elevator access, and private bathroom.
$100 per day rental fee

Rental rates

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Rental & Lease Opportunities - Location | Amenities | Affordable!

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

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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