You can even engage the plane to take customers up for a ride through history!

Click here for information on how to reserve the plane for this spectacular opportunity.

Recently, members of the G.I. Joe Collectors Convention held a party at the hangar. Their costumes made for great photo opportunities as they posed with our many WWII Army and Air Force vehicles.

The CAF has a recommended list of caterers and beverage service companies. These companies are experienced in the unique set up of the CAF Museum and hangar and can handle all your needs.

With it's rounded ceiling and timber frame construction the hangar is a great place for music and dancing! Referrals for special entertainment are available upon request.

Day or evening events are possible, rain or shine.

And keep in mind this is a working airport, there are always interesting things going on to delight your group!

Host Your Next Party or Special Event Here!

Banquet / Event Rates

We make hosting your party or special event easy with flat rate pricing!

$7.00 per person
$450.00 minimum

• DEPOSIT ~ A $250.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the date of your event. Without this deposit, the CAF cannot guarantee holding the date of your event. The deposit must be submitted within thirty (30) days of booking the date.

• INSURANCE ~ Caterers and Beverage Service Companies are required to carry liability insurance for the time duration of the event to include the set up and take down period. The Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing, must be listed as additional insured within the policy. A copy of the policy must be given to the CAF at least one week prior to the event.

• CATERERS AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES ~ The CAF has a recommended list of caterers and beverage service companies. These caterers are experienced in the unique set-up of the CAF Museum.

• LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ~ The CAF museum is a great place for live music with its rounded ceiling and timber frame construction. Referrals for special entertainment is available upon request.

• SET-UP ~ Set can begin as early as 10:00 a.m. The group or a representative is responsible for assisting CAF volunteers with setting up. Your set up plans (including set up times, table layout, etc.) must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to your event. If you have any special decorations you would like to set out, please bring them along. Information on renting tables, chairs, linens, PA system, sound equipment, projector, and screen is available upon request.
  
  
  • There is NO OPEN FLAME allowed within the facility. This is a working museum and many of the aircraft are fueled. A designated area outside the facility will be established if necessary.
    
    
  • A list must be submitted one week prior to the event of caterers and other vendors and their set up times. Please have them make arrangements with us to drop off and pick up their supplies.

• TAKE-DOWN ~ The Museum closes at MIDNIGHT. Special arrangements to stay later will be considered on a case by case basis. Additional fees will apply to anything later than midnight.
  
  
  • The group is responsible for taking down decorations they have supplied with assistance from CAF volunteers before they leave the facility. The space must be made available to bring aircraft back into the hangar after the event. Caterers and Bartending Services must clean up and tear down their set up areas.

For more information, contact:
Jim Gilmore, Special Events Coordinator
612-685-4506

Rates subject to change.
Please call to verify current pricing or with questions, special requests or unique needs.