Fortress is Available for Event Rentals!

Perfect for meetings, classes, parties, or reunions

Rental Rates:

$150/hour

  • Use of the The Keep (multi-purpose event space), Cafeteria, Reception Area, bathrooms, and parking lots*.

  • Minimum: 2 hours. Maximum is up to the discretion of the Facilities Coordinator.

  • No rentals will be allowed in the Parent Room/Community Pantry, or any areas beyond the Office Suite Door and the Classroom Corridor doors.

  • Rental Fee includes use of tables and chairs, stage, and countertop.

    *West parking lot is reserved for use by Our Mother of Mercy Church on Saturdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

    *Fortress is generally not available on Sundays before 1:00pm, or during regular program hours (M-F, 7:30 am-6:00pm).

optional Fees

  • Serving Line (3 hot wells, 1 cold well, and ice machine)
    Minimum: 2 hours @$40/hour

  • Commercial Kitchen is available for use if the tenant schedules and takes part in a 30-minute training the week prior to the event rental, and includes use of gas stove and ovens, prep counters, three-compartment sink, dishwasher, pots and pans, and cooking utensils. $500* per event

    • *A refund of $200 can be applied if tenant cleans the kitchen to specifications agreed to prior to the event rental

  • AV equipment (WiFi, wall-mounted smart TVs, mounted speakers, microphones, and mixing board) to be set up and torn down by the scheduled Fortress staff member. $50/event

  • Preset with Tablecloths: Tables and chairs set up with Black linen floor-length tablecloths for both round and rectangle tables. $20/table

  • Preset without Tablecloths: - Tables and chairs set up and ready for your own tablecloths. $10/table

  • Alcohol: Alcohol is permitted only when security is hired and scheduled to be on site for the duration of the event. Fortress contracts off-duty police officers. $80/hour

  • Cleaning Fee: Includes wiping down and putting away tables and chairs, sweeping and mopping, and taking out bagged trash and recycle. $350*/event

    • *A refund of $200 can be applied if tenant takes care of all clean-up and meets specifications agreed to prior to event rental.

  • Catering: Interested in having our kitchen cater your event? Fill out the form and let’s talk!

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Use of Fortress equipment:

  • Tenants must provide their own décor, serving items, and consumables. Under no circumstances may Fortress’s supplies be borrowed or used.

  • Fortress ‘s cafeteria service line, hot and cold wells, and prep areas may only be used if the Kitchen is included in the rental agreement.

  • Fortress’s kitchen equipment (utensils, pots and pans, gas stove, griddle, and oven, and dishwasher) are not available for rentals.

  • Playground supplies such as balls and trikes are not available for rental.

Rental Times:

Rental dates are subject to availability

Fortress’s facilities may not be rented during any of its scheduled program hours or special events, unless a special exception is made by the Executive Director.
For more information contact Royleesha Mills at: royleesha@fortressfw.org or Call (817) 335-1007 ext 112