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Tuscaloosa River Market Event Use Rates

EQUIPMENT & SET-UP: All rentals include use and set-up of tables (72" round, 8' & 6' rectangle, 36" bistros), 400 black, padded Chiavari chairs, house A/V equipment, and up to (5) 10x10 foot sections of standard 9 ft. black pipe & drape. .....INCLUDED in rental fee

STANDARD RATE: 3 hour event with 2 hours for vendor load-in and 1 hour at the end for break-down. Standard rental rate includes use of tables, chairs, and standard A/V. River Market staff, a custodian, a security guard, and we set-up the venue for you.

.....$2,500.00

DAY USE RENTAL: Applicable for events that occur Monday - Friday between the hours of 9 am to 3 pm.  3 hour event with 2 hours for vendor load-in and 1 hour at the end for break-down. Standard rental rate includes use of tables, chairs, and standard A/V. River Market staff, a custodian, a security guard, and we set-up the venue for you.

.....$1,000.00
FULL DAY RENTAL: An event with a specific period of event time, specific hours for vendor load in, and after conclusion of the event for removal of personal items and clean up, that occurs between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Friday or from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays. .....$3,000.00
FRONT PARKING LOT AS EVENT SPACE: Rates depend on renter’s needs for additional barricades and personnel to support the additional event space as determined by the Operations Manager. (Example: 50 barricades, 8 additional security, 2 additional custodians, 2 additional Operations Assistants = $1,210.00) .....Rates Vary

 

EVENT DEPOSIT:  25% of the total is due at the time of booking and approved proposal is required to confirm the hold on the event date. The remaining balance is due in full 30 days prior to the event.  
 

.....25% of Total 

ADDITIONAL HOURS: Extending event, set-up, & strike times, adding rehearsals or event run-throughs are subject to additional hourly rate. Additional hours must be added at least two weeks in advance of the event.

.....$250.00 per hour

 

SPECIAL EVENT LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED: Renter is contractually obligated to obtain event liability coverage through a third party provider. See rental agreement terms and conditions for more information. Certificate of Liability Insurance is required to be on file 30 days prior to the event. Policy must name “City of Tuscaloosa, its agents, officers, and employees” as additional insureds. 

 

.....Cost: Vary

CUSTODIAL FEE: One custodian is included at no extra charge as part of your rental agreement. Renter will pay for an additional custodian at a ratio of one custodian per 100 guests at a rate of $20 per custodian per hour for a minimum of 4 hours. 

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(1)INCLUDED: Additional $20.00 per worker per hour with a 4 hour minimum

 

SECURITY FEE: One security guard is included at no extra charge as part of your rental agreement. Renter will pay for an additional guard at a ratio of one guard per 100 guests at a rate of $20 per guard per hour for a minimum of 4 hours. 

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(1)INCLUDED: Additional $20.00 per worker per hour with a 4 hour minimum

 

 

LINEN RENTAL: Linen rental service is available. Prices vary. Visit www.werentlinens.com to view linen variety. Speak to City Venue Operations staff to place your order. 

 

.....Rates Vary

 

PREMIUM DRAPE: 16-foot tall Pipe & Drape options are available at a rate of $100 per 10foot wide section. Colors available: Black, Champaign, & Ivory Voile 

 

.....$100.00 per 10-foot section 

 

Maximum number of people for these rates - 350
(Price may increase as attendance increases at River Market Manager’s discretion) A damage deposit may be required depending on the nature of the event

 

  

 

Golf Cart Service:  $50.00 per golf cart per hour with a 2 hour minimum (2 carts with drivers available) 

 

.....$50 per cart
A/V Technician: One Audio/Visual Technician to support the event per hour.....$40.00 per hr

 

Additional Set-up required: Use of Pipe & Drape and or any significant changes to the layout occur during the scheduled event and require additional staff.

 

.....Starting at $250.00