Renting The Lex
Did you know that you can rent The LEX? This 10,000+ square foot facility has undergone a massive makeover since it opened in 1939. The LEX is a beautifully restored, Art Deco-era structure, located right in the heart of downtown Lexington, MO.
It offers palatial space and state-of-the-art amenities for your next event!!
You can download our full Rental Packet for detailed information about renting The LEX for your next event. Also, as separate downloads, are necessary forms to print and return. Lastly, you can download the Alcohol Liability/Release form, if applicable.
Full Set of Downloadable Information/Forms
Click to Download Entire Rental Packet
Weekend Package:
*Great for Weddings, Receptions and Reunions
Standard Weekend Rental Package: $800.00
Rentals start at 8am Friday Morning and run through Noon on Sunday.
This includes: Tables and Chairs are provided at no extra charge but must be set up and taken down by renter.
Not-for-Profit Weekend Rental Package: $725.00
Rentals start at 8am Friday Morning and run through Noon on Sunday.
This includes: Tables and Chairs are provided at no extra charge but must be set up and taken down by renter.
Main Auditorium - Standard Rental Fee
Starting at $200.00
Main Auditorium Standard Rental Fee:
4-Hour Rental $200
8-Hour Rental $400
*Each Additional Hour $50
This includes: Tables and Chairs are provided at no extra charge but must be set up and taken down by renter.
Main Auditorium Not For Profit Rental Fee:
(Not-For-Profit Status will need to be provided at time of rental)
4-Hour Rental $175
8-Hour Rental $350
*Each Additional Hour $35
This includes: Tables and Chairs are provided at no extra charge but must be set up and taken down by renter.
Lower Hall - Standard Rental Fee
Starting at $50.00
Lower Hall Standard Rental Fee:
3-Hour Rental $50
*Each Additional Hour $20
This includes: Tables and Chairs are provided at no extra charge but must be set up and taken down by renter.
Additional Fees
Minimum rental time for the Auditorium is 4 hours, which must include set up/break down/clean up. For rentals that run less than 4 hours, the minimum rental rate still applies. For those rentals that require more preparation time or have other special needs, the LAA Board and Staff will determine the appropriate rates and fees in consultation with the renter.
Additional Rentals:
Tablecloths $9.00 each
(White, Off White, or Black Rectangle Tablecloths and
White or Black Round Tablecloths)
Chair Covers $2.00 each
(white or black)
Damage Deposit:
A $200 damage deposit* is required for the Auditorium rental. The damage deposit will be returned upon satisfactory cleanup by the Renter of the facility, as determined by the LAA staff.
*Events with 150 or more participants may require a larger deposit, to be determined by the LAA Board and staff. This larger deposit amount will not exceed $500 maximum.
A clean up checklist will be provided to Renter before the event date.
Production and House Staff:
The LAA Board reserves the right to require additional facility staff for any event.
Facility Manager $20.00 an hour, two-hour minimum
Bartender $20.00 an hour, two-hour minimum
Uniformed Security Staff - one(1) or two (2)* $35.00 an hour, two-hour minimum
Stage lighting/Sound Control Technician** $20.00 an hour, two-hour minimum
*The LAA Board of Directors and Staff have the authority and discretion depending on the event to require 1 security staff at the above level or if they deem this necessary and will determine if the security personal must be uniformed. Currently The LEX provides limited lighting/sound equipment. The Renter must provide any extra needed equipment and operator(s) at its own expense.
Rental rates and other fees are subject to change at the
discretion of the LAA Board and Staff.
Effective 10.15.2020