Hold Your Next Event at
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

Newly Renovated John Knox Texas Ranger Memorial Banquet Center Contact: Elic Fouts 254/750-8631 Email: Click Here or Elicf@ci.waco.tx.us

BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE

A Banquet Hall and Museum on the Brazos River!

John Knox Texas Ranger Memorial Center is a premium ~6,000 sq. ft. banquet facility at a competitive price. Its central location on Interstate-35 in a wooded park is a perfect setting for parties, business conferences, wedding receptions, monthly meetings, fund raisers, training sessions, dances . . . .

Knox Center features climate control, a public address/sound system, elegant restrooms, a staging kitchen for caterers and provisions for a band, bars and dancing. Round and rectangular tables and audio-visual equipment are available for rental. Free parking on site.

Knox Center is situated on Waco's Riverwalk less than a mile from the Waco Convention Center, major hotels and restaurants. It accommodates up to 400 for dinner-style seating or dances and 600+ for theater-style (rows of chairs) seating. The adjoining Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum can be opened by special arrangement for evening events.

To Reserve Knox Center

Step #1-Check Dates

Click Here for Available Dates
"Busy" indicates a booked/reserved date
Dates are booked when deposits and contracts are received.

Step #2 - Estimating Fees

Welcome to John Knox Texas Ranger Memorial Center
Room Fee*		$550	One-day rental 8 am to 12 midnight
Non-refundable Deposit/Booking Fee		$275	Deposit of ½ rental fee due at time of booking
* Special rates are available for recurring monthly or weekly meetings.
Special Arrangements - early/late access
Early Access Fee		$200/ hour	Access to hall day or event before 8 am
Extra Move-In Day (if available)		$275	1 day before event to move-in/decorate/set up
Extra Move-Out Day (if available)		$275	1 day following to move-out/tear down/clean up
Late Closing Fee Extra Hour Midnight to 1 am		$200	Closure after 12 midnight; facility is locked by security at 1 AM
Table & Chair Rental
Banquet Table		$5 each	8’ x 3’ rectangular – accommodates 8
Round Table		$5 each	60” round - recommended for 6
Serpentine Tables		$5 each	Various sizes and shapes
Bar Riser		$5 each	Limited availability
Chairs		$1 each
Security
Please note: Due to museum security, renters are required to arrange for security with TCLEOSE licensed sworn law enforcement officers (not security guards) at the following events — student functions; events with museum access; sales events; events with music and dancing; and events serving alcoholic beverages. One officer is required for events of 1 to 150 persons and two officers for events of more than 150 persons. We will be glad to provide contact information for security services on request. Security at other types of events may be required at discretion of the museum management. Security must be in place 30 minutes prior to and after the event.
Museum Access
Two hours of museum access is included with rentals.  Coordination and advance notification is required. Events offering museum access require security. Additional museum access time may be purchased at $100 per hour.
Food & Beverage
Catering Fee		10% of catering bill	County Food Inspection and State Alcoholic Beverage Commission rules require that all food & beverage be catered.
Any events which include the service of alcohol require security.
Audio Visual Equipment
Podium with Mic (wired)	No Charge	Easel	$5
Lectern w/ PA	$50	Elmo Digital Presenter	$50
Additional Mic (wired)	$10	Video / Data Projector	$200
Wireless Mic (handheld)	$50	Large (17') Built In Screen	$100
Wireless Mic (lapel clip)	$50	Smaller Screen(s)	Please Inquire
Rush Service/Cleaning Fees
Lack of, or Late, changes to Room Arrangements		$100	Additional fees may apply if changes to room arrangement are made less than 3 working days in advance
Cleaning Fee (if Caterer does not Remove Trash or Clean Kitchen)		$150	Caterers are required to remove trash and clean the catering kitchen. If this is not done, a fee applies.

Step #3

Please Click Below and print the following:
For Assistance or Questions Please call Elic Fouts at 750-8631

Click Below
	Simple Checklist (1 Page)
	Request for Booking Form & Rental Contract (8 Pages) Please Print, Sign and Date last page.
	Sample Room Setups Diagram (6 Pages of examples) How do you want the room arranged for your event? Please note: Changes made in room arrangement less than three working days before the event will incur a $100 change fee.
	Security & Catering Arrangements Form (1 page) Confirms Catering and Security Arrangements.

Helpful Information

The following documents are provided to help with service providers.
Pre-Approved Caterers have the necessary licenses and paperwork on file.

	Pre-Approved Caterers List (1 page) List of caterers with insurance and certificates already on file.
	List of Service Providers (1 page) Decorators, lighting and sound equipment companies, and other services. Includes approved contacts for security services.

Step #4

Please attach the Request for Booking Form & Rental Contract
in Step #3 and a deposit check for $275 made payable to:
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

Mail to:
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
PO Box 2570,
Waco, Texas 76702-2570

or hand deliver to the museum at:
100 Texas Ranger Trail
I-35 and University Parks Drive
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Sunday

Questions?    Please Contact: Elic Fouts  254/750-8631