WESSMAN DRY FLOOR RENTAL RATES & INFO Area Approx. Sq. Ft. Rate per day Hourly Rate (4hr Min) Arena 17,000 sq. ft $850 $85 per hour Weddings 17,000 sq. ft. $850 NA Yellowjacket Room $100 $20 per hour Capacity is 2,510 (1,550 fixed seat 180 degrees) Additional outdoor display areas are available. Wessman reserves the right to negotiate rates on an individual basis. Lessee is responsible obtaining accurate square footage and dimensions on each individual event. Rental day, including both event day (s) and move-in/move-out day(s), is from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Activity or set up/tear down work between 12:00 (midnight) and 8:00 am is subject to additional rental charge of 10% of published daily rate per hour. Rental rates does not include tax, staffing, equipment or miscellaneous charges. CONCERTS Area Arena Rate per day $2,000 (security is extra). All rentals are subject to the applicable local, state and federal taxes. During special events or prime time, the Arena Director reserves the right to negotiate rates on an individual basis. SERVICES INCLUDED WITH FACILITY RENTAL Dressing rooms and lobby are included in arena rental. Rooms will be set up on a one time basis with costs for any other changes to be charged to the lessee at prevailing rates. House lighting, ventilation, heat required during show hours. In recognition of the need to conserve energy, a minimum level of comfort will be maintained during non-show hours. Wessman Arena will provide premises in clean and serviceable condition. At the conclusion of the event the lessee is responsible for returning the premises in the same condition as found at the beginning of the event. Wessman Arena shall provide general cleaning service of public areas (i.e. restrooms, lobbies, mezzanine, etc.). Specialized cleaning and bulk trash removal is the responsibility of lessee. Interpretation of these terms is the right of Wessman Arena Management.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN FACILITY RENTAL Event Staffing Wessman Arena will provide, and the lessee will be charged for, all event related staffing. All event requirements must be coordinated with, and approved by, Wessman Arena Management at least fourteen (14) days prior to the beginning of the term of the lease agreement. Minimum staffing of specific positions will be required with certain events. All positions have a four (4) hour minimum. Food Service and Concessions All food, beverage and concessions are operated and controlled exclusively by Wessman Arena. Food and beverage sampling must be approved in advance by Wessman Arena Management. Catering You are free to choose a licensed caterer of your choice. However there is a $0.50 per plate fee. Parking Ample parking is available in our parking lot. Parking is not prohibited in the back lot (staff only). All fire lanes must be clear and parking signs must be obeyed. Communication Services There is an open Wifi for the building. General Information Mailing Address Physical Address Shipping Address PO Box 2000 2701 Catlin Ave. 801 N. 28 th Street Superior, WI 54880 Superior, WI 54880 Superior, WI 54880 Telephone: 715-394-8361 Web Site: http://www.wessmanarena.com RULES & REGULATIONS The use of propane, flammable bottled gas, liquid/gel fuels or open flame is prohibited within the building. Any other type of pressurized tank, cylinder or vessel must be properly secured to prevent damage to it. Helium users are responsible for the safe removal of all helium filled balloons, novelties or vehicles from the building at the end of the event. Decorations, signs, banners, etc., may not be taped, nailed, tacked, stapled or otherwise fastened to any portion of the facility.
No holes may be drilled, cored or punched into the building. No painting of signs, displays or other objects is permitted in the building. No adhesive-backed (stick-on) decals or similar items (excepts nametags) may be distributed or used in the building. Any vehicle displayed in a show must contain no more than ¼ of a tank of fuel. No sample food and/or beverage products may be distributed by exposition sponsoring organizations and/or their exhibitors except upon written authorization from Wessman Arena Management. No one may bring food or beverage into the arena at any time. Wessman Arena Management must approve taping down of carpet and/or electrical cords, prior to installation. Wessman Arena requires the use of residue resistant carpet tape (i.e., Bron #BT100D/F or Bron #R136 clear floor tape). All tape and its residue must be removed from floor and disposed of immediately after the show. All electrical extension cords must be three-wire UL listed and UL approved. Two wire electrical cords and zip cord is prohibited. *Lessee will be responsible for compliance with the following rules and regulations during their event. Lessor suggests that this information be provided to all event participants with information including show brochures, programs or exhibitor packets. It is the lessee s responsibility to correct any areas of non-compliance and to be responsible for any damage to premises caused by noncompliance. STAFFING RATES Event Supervisor $20.00 Ticket Sellers $12.50 Ticket Takers $12.50 Bartender $75.00 (will be waived if sales are $250 or greater per bartender) Campus Safety $50.00 Arena Security $40.00 Minimum amount of staffing will be required for the safety and comfort of guests. All positions have a four hour minimum.
EQUIPMENT RATES Tables (6 rectanglular) $7.00 Chairs $1.00 Microphones Corded Microphone No Charge Wireless Microphone $10.00 B/W Copies Color Copies Pipe & Drape (8 x10 or 10 x10 sections) - 3 sides x 8 back (No sides = $20.00 each) $.25 (per page) $1.00 (per page) $27.00 (each) Special Drapery 3 High $5.25 (each) 8 High $5.85 (each) Stanchion $7.00 (each) Portable Bar (small) $30.00 Portable Bar (large) $40.00 Staging Section (4 x 8 ) (24 or 36 height) $30.00 (per section) Ramp for Staging $75.00 Forklift with operator Scissor Lift with operator $75.00 (per day) $75.00 (per day) BEVERAGE SERVICES CASH BAR Wessman serves only premium liquor. Tax is included in the pricing. A bartender charge of $75 per bartender will be waived if sales per bartender are $250 or greater. Premium Beer $5.00 Domestic Beer $4.00
Tap Beer (16oz.) $5.00 House Wine $5.00 Soda $2.00 KEGS AND PUNCH Keg Beer (15.5 gallons) Miller, Budweiser, and Michelob Products $275 per keg Premium Keg Beer (15.5 gallons) Leinenkugels, Bent Paddle $340 per keg Keg Root Beer (1919 Root Beer) (7.75 gallons) $135 per ½ keg (3.875 gallons) $75 per ¼ keg 15.5 Gallon Keg, 180 12 oz. Cups or 130 16 oz. Cups Insurance The University of Wisconsin-Superior requires proof of general liability insurance to cover non-university events held in our facilities for meetings, conferences, sports camps/clinics, weddings or other special functions or events. The acceptable form of insurance documentation is a certificate of insurance showing evidence of general liability insurance to cover the event and use of University facilities. The certificate of insurance must provide a minimum of $1 million in coverage limits and include the University of Wisconsin-Superior as the certificate holder and as an additional named insured for the event and use of facilities