Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater
Olympia Ballroom
Olympia Ballroom
Olympia · 116 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA
Weekday hourly rental with two-hour minimum. Capacity is from a 2023–24 fact sheet; confirm current layout and rates.
Type: Ballroom
Rooms & rental options
Olympia Ballroom
Historic downtown ballroom.
Capacity: Dated 2023–24 fact sheet: 200–225 with seating/stage; 300 standing; 150 chairs.
Access: Accessibility not established.
| Rental option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday hourly | $60 / 1 hour | Monday–Friday; 2-hour minimum; booking page conflicts ($200/2h). View rate source |
| Nonprofit hourly | $40 / 1 hour | Monday–Friday; 2-hour minimum; eligibility confirm. View rate source |
| Full day Mon–Thu | $450 (hours not stated) | Full-day hours unspecified. View rate source |
| Full day Fri–Sat | $900 (hours not stated) | Full-day hours unspecified. View rate source |
| Sunday full day | $400 / 10 hours | 12:30pm–10:30pm. View rate source |
| Recurring weekly | $115 (hours not stated) | Three-month contract; hours confirm. View rate source |
- Tables/chairs
- Two speakers and microphone
- Dated fact sheet: fridge, prep room, water station, summer AC and Wi-Fi
- No kitchen (dated fact sheet).
- 2023–24 table inventory conflicts with current FAQ: use current FAQ 10 round, 6 rectangular, 4 cocktail, 3 short square, 2 catering tables.
- Dated brochure also lists separate retail pop-up at 513 Washington St SE (30 people with chairs/displays); current rental availability/prices unconfirmed, not a ballroom room.
Rental policies & extra costs
- Deposit
- 50% down to secure date; 7.5% invoice discount for full payment at deposit. Source
- Rental add-ons
- Stage $225; table/chair setup/removal $200; projector/screen $250; podium $25; mobile bar furniture $90; bar staffing quote. Source
- Food/alcohol
- FAQ permits unrestricted vendors/food/drink/alcohol; legal permits and insurance still need confirmation. Source
- Music
- Friday–Saturday until 11:30pm; Sunday–Thursday until 10pm. Source
- Cancellation
- Full refund within 5 business days of payment; 50% when more than 60 days before event; none within 60 days. Confirm precedence. Source
- Parking and cleanup
- Street/nearby lots. Renters set up/put away furniture; no glitter, rice or confetti. Source
Before you book, ask
- Which hourly rate applies and what does full day include?
- Current seated capacity, furniture inventory and accessible route/restrooms?
- Mandatory insurance, tax, cleaning/security and damage deposit?
- Is the separately listed retail pop-up still rentable?
- Food
- Catering, drinks and alcohol described as permitted; confirm applicable requirements.
- Deposit
- 50% down payment; damage deposit, tax, cleaning and insurance unknown.
- Parking
- Street and lot parking.
Checked 2026-10-01.