A Banquet Center on the Brazos River!
John Knox Texas Ranger Memorial Center is a premium 6,000 sq. ft. banquet facility at a competitive price. It is located just off Interstate-35 in a wooded park with beautiful views of Baylor's McLane Stadium and the Brazos River. It is a perfect setting for parties and business conferences, wedding receptions, monthly meetings, fund raisers, training sessions, dances and more!
Knox Center is climate controlled, has a public address/sound system, elegant restrooms, a staging kitchen for caterers and provisions for a band, bars and dancing. Round and rectangular tables and audio-visual equipment are available for rental. Free parking is available on site.
Knox Center is situated on Waco's Riverwalk less than a mile from the Waco Convention Center, major hotels and restaurants. It accommodates up to 320 for dinner-style seating or dances and 450 for theater-style (rows of chairs) seating. The adjoining Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum can be opened by special arrangement for qualifying evening events.
To view photographs of Knox Center including decoration ideas, please click here.
To Reserve Knox Center
Step #1 - Checking Availability
Click Here for Available Dates
"Busy" indicates a booked/reserved date.
This calendar is updated periodically. Please call Jude to confirm that the dates available.
Dates are confirmed as booked when deposits and contracts are received.
Step #2 - Estimating Fees
Pricing of Knox Center is based on the day of the week and size of party:
Weekday (Monday - Thursday) rates
Under 200 guests $1,600
Over 200 guests $2,000
Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) rates
Under 200 guests $2,600
Over 200 guests $3,000
Fees include table/chairs and are set up by TRHFM staff. Rentals are from 8am to midnight day of event.
To reserve the room, a required deposit is due with signed contract.
Costs may vary depending on the utilization of the room, catering needs, additional services we offer, etc.
Please contact the booking office to discuss your event needs and get a quote.
Step #3 - Forms
Please click below, print and fill out the following:
- Simple Checklist (1 Page)
- Request for Booking Form & Rental Contract (8 Pages)
Please Print and Read the contract. You'll need to Initial each page and then Sign and Date the last page. - Sample Room Setups Diagram (9 Pages of examples)
How do you want the room arranged for your event?
Please note: Changes made in room arrangement less than three working days before the event will incur a $100 change fee. - Security & Catering Arrangements Form (1 page)
Confirms Catering and Security Arrangements. - Do's & Don'ts (1 page) in English or in Español.
Explains what you can and cannot do in the facility during your event to avoid clean-up and damage fees.
Catering Information:
After booking your event, we are happy to provide a list of service providers and caterers. Service providers include decorators, lighting and sound equipment companies, and other services, as well as approved contacts for security services. Pre-Approved Caterers have the necessary licenses and paperwork on file; however, you may use any caterer so long as we receive the necessary paperwork.
Step #4 - Contact UsPlease call to make an appointment for Consultation After consultation deposit checks and signed contracts may be mailed to: Banquet Services |