"Great building, great staff in a very healthy market that sells lots of tickets. The FARGODOME is a great multipurpose building that can accommodate any show."

 

Jerry Mickelson
JAM Productions

The FARGODOME has a track record of hosting some of the biggest and best events between Minneapolis and Seattle. From concerts to sporting events, tradeshows to business conventions, theater to religious revivals, the FARGODOME helps put the "WOW!" factor in your event.

• Building Specifications

  • A total of 115,000 square feet of exhibit space including:
    • A large 400 ft. X 200 ft. area totaling 80,000 square feet on the main arena floor
    • 20,000 square feet on the concourse level
    • An additional 15,000 square feet in the lobby
  • Spacious meeting rooms available
  • Total meeting room seating capacity of 1,000 with theater setup; single rooms can accommodate smaller events
  • Variable arena seating configurations, from 2,500 to 25,000
  • Dome concert seating
  • Arena concert seating
  • Excellent acoustics
  • Half-house configuration for maximum flexibility
  • 3,200 parking spaces available; 50 handicap accessible spaces
  • Large Midwest fan base

   

  General Seating Arrangements

  The FARGODOME has extreme versatility with seating configurations. On a regular basis, the facility is transformed from a conference facility to concert hall, to football arena, to theatre—all within a few days. Click here to view some of our popular arrangements and get a better view of how we can accommodate your event, no matter the size.

• Equipment

  Equipment Rental Information

  Equipment	Price
  Tables
  • 8 ft. banquet size (30" x 96")	$4 each per day
  • 8 ft. classroom size (18" x 96")	$4 each per day
  • 6 ft. round tables (72")	$4 each per day
  • Skirted tables	$10 each per day
  Chairs	$0.35 each per day
  Basketball Floor	$300 per event
  Stage	$0.35 per sq. ft.
  Spotlights (Xenon Super Trouper)	$100 each per day
  Forklift (Operator extra)	$25 each per hour
  Pressure Washer (Operator extra)	$75 each per day
  Overhead Projector	$25 each per day
  Screen (8' x 8' and 9' x 12' available)	$35 each day
  LCD Projector (Proxima/Eiki) (computer must be provided by the meeting planner)	$125 each per day
  Color Television (27" cable hookup extra)	$50 each per day
  VHS Video Recorder	$35 each per day
  Dvd Player	$50 each per day
  House Sound	$100 per day
  Microphone
  • Regular	$10 each per day
  • Lavaliere	$30 each per day
  • Wireless	$50 each per day
  Podium (stand-up or tabletop)	$25 each per day
  Coat Racks (50 hang capacity)	$25 each per day
  8' High Pipe & Drape (Blue or Black)	$1.50 per running foot
  Portable Radios	$35 each per day
  Phone Hookup and Handset (long distance extra)	$100 per event
  Easel	$10 each per day
  Dry Erase Board	$15 each per day
  Flip Chart with Paper	$25 each per day

  All equipment subject to availability. Equipment rates subject to change. Additional items available upon request.

• Services

  Service Rental Information

  Service	Price
  Catering/Decorating (non-exclusive)	Catering service cost plus fifteen (15%) percent Decorating company cost plus ten (10%) percent
  Electrical Usage Charge (concerts)	$500 per event
  Electrical Service
  • 120 volt 20 amp duplex	$10 each per day
  • 220 volt 30 amp single phase	$25 each per day
  • 20 volt over 30 amp	$30 each additional 10 amps per day $10 each 100 amp or by special order
  Water and Drain Services	$20 each per day
  Telephone Extension (long distance extra)	$100 per event
  T1 Internet Connection	$150 per event
  Cable Television Service	$20 per event
  Facility User Fee	$0.50 per hard ticket sold $1.00 per computerized ticket sold (under $20) $1.50 per computerized ticket sold (over $20)
  Fax Service	$1.00 per page
  Photocopies
  • Black & White	$0.10 per copy
  • Color	$0.50 per copy
  Novelty/Souvenir Sales	Thirty five percent (35%) FARGODOME vendors
  Sales Tax	Seven percent (7%)
  On-site Parking	3,200 on-site parking spaces Parking fee is $5.00 per car

  All electrical, water, drain, telephone and cable television rates are based on advance orders.
  (All day-of orders add $5 each per day.)
  All services subject to availability. All service rates subject to change.

• Guidelines

  We’re eager to help make your event a success. The following guidelines will help us to do so.

  1. The FARGODOME does not allow the use of duct, masking, scotch, or two-sided tape for any application. We require that only wrestling mat tape be used in the facility. This may be purchased at sporting goods stores or we will have it available for sale during move-in for $11.00 per roll. If your exhibitors use any two-sided tape, a minimum clean up charge of $300.00 will be assessed directly to the promoter.
  2. The FARGODOME does not allow small decorative helium balloons to be used anywhere in the arena. Large tethered advertising balloons may be used in your display area but before inflating them, please sign a waiver at the utility table in the NW corner of the field level.
  3. The FARGODOME is unable to accept any shipments for vendors prior to the start of, or after the conclusion of your show. If you need to ship items prior to arriving for move-in, please send them directly to the decorator that has been designated for your event. The FARGODOME will accept shipments for promoters prior to events. Please have the sender note your company name and the event coordinator’s name on the package, so that our staff will know that they can accept the parcel.
  4. All paint over-spray removal charges will be billed directly to the promoter.
  5. When arranging your contract times, please be sure that you have allowed enough time for your decorator to move in their materials and complete the necessary measuring and set-up prior to the beginning of your move-in. Often we are not able to accommodate requests for extra time and would appreciate it if you would plan for their needs in advance.
  6. All vendors who plan to give away food samples must first contact our food & beverage department and obtain prior approval.
  7. A FARGODOME exhibitor utility order form will be included in your vendor packet. Please note that all requests must be received with full payment seven days prior to the beginning of your show in order for us to honor the advance rate price of these services.
  8. The FARGODOME is a smoke-free facility.
  9. The FARGODOME does not allow the use of any kind of tapes or adhesives in its rooms and facilities. Easels or some other kind of holder must be used for all signage. Please ask for assistance with this issue if needed.
  10. Section 33 on the east concourse is not available to promoters for tradeshows. Our food and beverage department occupies this space. Please be sure that you do not sell or plan to use this area during your show. The FARGODOME also uses Section 1 for Guest Services. In addition, no booths may be sold in front of any permanent advertising panels on the concourse level.
  11. Occasionally, we are able to accommodate requests from vendors to stage their trailers or extra vehicles in an empty parking lot prior to the beginning of move-in. However, all arrangements for this must be made with the event coordinator prior to the move-in day. We have experienced problems with exhibitors dropping their items and blocking our parking lots. The FARGODOME assumes no responsibility for loss, theft or vandalism of items left outdoors.
  12. Please advise your vendors that all vehicles, trailers, and booth materials must be removed completely from the FARGODOME and its parking lots by the time your contract expires.

• Your Events Team

  Rob Sobolik
  General Manager
  
  Bernie Larson
  Assistant General Manager

  Colleen Moriarty
  Box Office Manager
  
  Jamie Costello
  Event Coordinator

  Sarah (Tabery) Dykema
  Director of Marketing & Sales