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Application to Reserve Space at the Michigan State Capitol

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Basic Event Information

Event Date & Timing (required)

Operating Hours: 8am - 5pm
We schedule events up to one year in advance of the current date.

What area(s) of the capitol do you want to reserve?(required)

You may request either indoor or outdoor spaces, not both.

Interior

Exterior

Main Contact Information

Audio

Planning to use the Capitol’s Public Address System?
Our system projects for 500 people or less. If you anticipate a larger attendance, please hire a professional vendor.
You can use our system for playing music, however, Capitol staff is not responsible for doing so.
If hiring a professional audio vendor instead, please provide their information below.

Food & Beverage

Are food & beverages being served?
If yes, food must be provided by a licensed caterer and a copy of their current license must be on file with the Capitol Events Coordinator. Caterers are responsible for bringing all linens.

[Exterior] Tents / Canopies

Do you desire to erect any tents, canopies or shelters?
All canopies and shelters must be freestanding. Weights are required. No stakes are allowed.
Tent piers have been embedded in the lawn to accommodate the following tent sizes:
South side of lawn: 40- x 40-foot and 40- x 60-foot tent
North side of lawn: 30- x 30-foot and 30- x 60-foot tent

Tents are not allowed on the sandstone steps.
If renting a tent, it is recommended to also rent your table and chairs from the same tent rental company.

[Exterior] Portable Toilets

Do you desire to erect any portable toilets?
Portable toilets are required for events expecting 500+ attendees.

[Exterior] Water

Will you need a hose and water (non-potable) for your outside event?

Equipment / Props

Do you desire to erect any equipment or props that will not be provided by the Capitol?
Rental Equipment & Labor Rates
Rental Companies
Outdoor Events Restricted Items List

Banner

Planning to display a banner across the front steps?
The minimum length is 12 feet and maximum length is 24 feet. The maximum width is 2 feet. If your banner is too small or to large, you must hold your banner. We are unable to provide banner poles outside.

Additional Information

Garbage Removal is included in the labor cost for your event. If there is an unusual amount of garbage from your event, there will be a dumpster fee of $150.
There is a $250 cancellation fee per reserved space upon discretion of the CFO Events Coordinator.
The State Capitol building and grounds are patrolled by the Michigan State Police Capitol Security Section. For information or concerns regarding security for your event please contact: (517) 897-0281
Please bring bags into the Capitol only if necessary (consider using a clear bag if available to expedite the security check). Items that often get flagged and will require checking are laptops, metal water bottles, and umbrellas.
For events expecting 500+ attendees, a conference call will be scheduled between the CFO Events Coordinator and the event main contact prior to the event for a comprehensive review.
For student events:
     -Ratio: 1 adult chaperone per 10 children.
     -Diversity: Both male and female chaperones are required.
Michigan State Capitol Events
State Capitol c/o Capitol Events
100 N Capitol Ave, N Annex
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Capitol Events Coordinator
Phone: (517) 373-4455
Fax: (517) 373-8040
Email: capitolevents@legislature.mi.gov

Acknowledgement & Agreements

I have read, understood, and will abide by the Capitol Procedures governing the use of the public areas of the Capitol.(required)
  • The responsible organization is subject to costs incurred for damages as a result of the event.
  • The responsible organization will either restore or pay to have restored the area used for the event.
  • The responsible organization will indemnify and hold harmless the State of Michigan for damage or loss to the State arising out of the responsible party using the Capitol or the Capitol grounds.
  • I understand that an event held for the primary purpose of advancing or advocating the political candidacies of a particular party or group, or advancing, advocating or opposing initiatives, referendums, active House and/or Senate legislation, is not allowed in any of the public areas inside the Capitol. Further, I understand that if during the event, the MSCC Executive Director and/or MSCC Facility Director finds it to be in violation of these rules, they reserve the right to immediately terminate my event and I will not be eligible for are fund.
Note: A signature and a valid driver’s license or other photo ID is required before an event will be scheduled. Please email capitolevents@legislature.mi.gov with an image copy of your driver's license or photo ID, as well as written signature after submission.
After the Public Event Scheduling Form and an ID has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation letter from the CFO Events Coordinator. If you already have one Capitol event scheduled and would like to schedule an additional event at a later date, said additional event will be scheduled as a temporary hold and subject to change until a review of the first event is complete. Once an event's details are finalized with the CFO Events Coordinator, you will receive an invoice to process payment prior to your event. Payment must be received before the date of your event or rally.
Thank you for your submission! Please read the instructions below to continue with the event registration process.
Note: A signature and a valid driver’s license or other photo ID is required before an event will be scheduled. Please email capitolevents@legislature.mi.gov with an image copy of your driver's license or photo ID.
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