ABOUT
We are a full-service organization in private banquet facilities, able to accommodate your needs from 10 to 300 people. We host a variety of events from small meetings to large reunions, receptions, luncheons and appetizer parties.
Here are just a few benefits of booking your event with our facility:
- -Free and ample parking.
- -Conveniently located near the intersection of Highways494 and 35W.
- -Centrally located, minutes from both Minneapolis and St. Paul. MSP airport is just four miles away
As we are a full-service organization, no food or alcohol can be brought into the building, with the exception of your decorations, your cake/desserts from a licensed bakery and entertainment. We welcome licensed bakery items to add a personal touch to your event. We can assist and help cut sheet cakes, but tiered cakes will require your bakery to set up on site.
a deposit is required to reserve your hall
A verbal reservation can be held for only 7 days without a deposit.
if you need to cancel your event…
A non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee your event date and room.
Final payments with guaranteed head counts are due 10 days prior to your event (unless other arrangements have been made and in writing). If the final payment is not received 10 days prior to the event, BEC reserves the right to cancel your event and retain all deposits (unless other arrangements have been made and in writing). If a cancelation occurs within 10 days of your booked event, you will be liable for the entire event balance. Any additional charges incurred the day of the event must be received at the end of the event.
Form of payment accepted: Cash, Check, Credit Cards. A 3% convenience fee be added onto all credit card payments over $300. A returned check fee of $60 will be applied to all returned checks,
Booking Information
The BEC allows you to decorate the rental space, however tape, nails, and tacks cannot be used to affix your decorations to the walls, ceilings, or floors. Blue painters masking tape may be used in select areas to affix decorations, our staff will be able to assist you on specific locations. No open flames are permitted by order of the Fire Marshall. Votive candles are acceptable.
We do not allow rice, birdseed, confetti, balloon bags, or any balloons with confetti inside our premises. Live flower petals are allowed. The BEC reserves the right to add an appropriate cleaning charge after an event if the condition of the room makes it necessary. The current rate is $50.00 per hour.
The BEC is not responsible for the decorations brought into the hall. Host decorations must be removed from the building at the end of their event.
All music is required to finish playing before 12:30AM. No exceptions. The host of the event is responsible for having the guests and band off the premises by 1:00AM.
Security, provided at your expense, may be required.
Alcohol service ends at 12:30 am. The BEC reserves the right to refuse service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests whenever deemed necessary. No outside alcoholic beverages may be brought in or consumed on BEC property.
We abide by the laws of the state of Minnesota. As host, you are accountable for the behavior of your guests, so you should be aware of the Dram Shop Law. This law puts the liability directly on the server of alcoholic beverages if an intoxicated individual causes damage, injury, or death because of too much to drink. The host of the event is also liable. No on under the age of 21 may consume alcohol in the building or our premises.
Smoking or vaping is not permitted in the building.
The BEC offers three (3) complimentary parking lots for your guests, addition parking is available at the Park N Ride lot (Knox Ave S & American Blvd W)
PARKING
East Lot
Located off Dupont Ave, highlighted in green. Closest to our East Entrance (highlighted in orange). The best lot to use for events in our Knights Hall or our Fireside Room.
South-West Lot
Located of Fremont Ave, highlighted in yellow. Closest to our South Entrance (highlighted in orange). The best lot to use for events held in the Grand Hall.
South Lot
Located across American Blvd, highlighted in blue. There is a crosswalk, highlighted in red, available for guests to cross the busy street safely.
Contact us
952-888-1492
1114 American Blvd, W. Bloomington, MN 55420