Rental Fees, Amenities, Reservations
Facility Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Special arrangements for 24 hour rentals allow for decorating one day, leaving space set up overnight with event the following day or for two or more day events to be scheduled.
Rental Information & Fees
The facility is not available; May - October on Wednesdays or Saturdays before 3:30 p.m. and December - April before 2 p.m. Rental time includes all set and take down/cleaning time needed to bring facility back to original state.
For additional information please contact Truman Memorial Building at 816.325.7843.
Fees
Not-for-Profit/Family/Friend Events
Uptown Market:
- $300 first 4 hours
- $75 each additional hour (up to 12 hours)
- $900 12 - 24 hour rental
- $300 Security deposit
For Profit Groups
- $400 first 4 hours
- $100 each additional hour (up to 12 hours)
- $1200, 12 - 24 hour rental
- $300 Deposit
Kitchen:
The catering kitchen contains a commercial refrigerator, warming oven, three compartment sink and ice machine.
- $150 Security deposit
Sound System:
Available for announcements and background music.
- $50 Security deposit
Tables: $3 each
Chairs: 50 cents each
Restrooms are located on site.
Staffing fees are charged after normal hours of operation.
Decorations, dance floors, and all other items necessary for rental events must be rented at the lessees expense from outside vendors.
Facility Rentals
Outside of Farmers' Market hours, the Independence Uptown Market is available to rent for special events.
Whether it's a wedding reception, banquet or fundraiser, this award-winning, mixed-use space -- comprised of a large, fully-enclosed pavilion and a spacious, open-air pavilion -- can accommodate up to 300 participants for events.
Combined, the indoor and outdoor pavilions provide more than 14,000 square feet of programmable space. The facility features a catering kitchen, PA/sound system and restrooms. Thanks to its large, glass garage doors, events aren't limited to a specific time of year. The space can be heated, cooled or fully open-air.
Facility Rental Fees
The Independence Uptown Market is available year-round, barring Farmers' Market hours. Events are permitted from the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 8 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Please note: Rentals should include all required set-up and take-down time.
Reservation and Rental Fees
| Security Deposit | First 4 Hours | Additional Hours | 12- to 24-Hour Retnal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend/Family Groups, Non-Profit Groups | $300 | $300 | $75/hour | $900 |
| For-Profit Groups | $300 | $400 | $100/hour | $1,200 |
Amenity Rental Fees
| Amenity | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | The catering kitchen contains a commercial refrigerator, warming oven, three compartment sink and ice machine. | $150 |
| Sound System | Available for announcements and background music. | $50 |
| Tables | Available in sizes 8-feet and 5-feet. | $3/each |
| Chairs | 50 cents/each |
Facility Use and Rental Policies
Rental Contract
The Rental Contract must be read in its entirety, completed properly, signed by lessee, and received by City staff at the Truman Memorial Building.
Rental Times
Times specified in your rental contract are the maximum time allowed for your use of the facility. The set up and take down/cleaning time, is included in the rental time. You will not be allowed into rented area until designated times.
Going Over Rental Time
Lessee’s group must leave at designated time; if staff cannot close facility on schedule or an upcoming rental is delayed due to unauthorized extension of function, the staffing fees and any rental refunds that the City incurs will be deducted from lessee’s security deposit.
Volume
The volume of music must adhere to Noise Ordinance of City Code; Section 7.10.002. D.J. and bands must schedule adequate time to exit the facility at the end of the rental time.
Decorations
All decorations must be approved by the City staff; lighting, banners, streamers, etc. No tape of any kind is allowed on any surfaces.
Kitchen
Use of the kitchen is included in your rental fee; warming oven, refrigerator, prep area, however, an additional security deposit is required.
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on premises without permit. Application for an alcohol permit must be submitted at time of reservation. Independence Police Department officers are required at all events with alcohol. Alcohol is not permitted during events for persons under the age of 21. Please see alcohol request form and request for off-duty officers for additional fees and information.
Staging
Staging is not provided. Lessee is responsible for obtaining required equipment at their own expense.
Facility amenity rentals
Equipment provided as a rental by the Uptown Market (such as the speaker system or kitchen) must be requested in the facility request and approved by City staff.
Insurance Requirement/h4>
Liability insurance which names the City of Independence as additionally insured is required for inflatable play structures and special events.
Clean Up
Floors must be swept and mopped. Brooms, mops, buckets are supplied.
Trash Disposal
The City of Independence will provide trash receptacles and trash bags. Lessee must carry all trash bags to dumpster.