FAQ:

Booking My Event

  • To book a space, we require a signed contract and 50% deposit of the room rental and food & beverage minimum.

  • The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to your event. If your event is booked within 14 days, full amount is due to secure your date.

    • Once the agreement is signed the total amount due becomes the contracted minimum amount. The total can increase with guest count and menu updates but not decrease below the contracted minimum.

Room Rental

  • All Rental Fees include up to two hours of set-up, four hours of event, and one hour of teardown. Rental fees include one bar and up to 40 tables with basic linens and 400 chairs pending space configuration and capacity. Housekeeping, operations labor, in-room AV, service staff and bartenders, guest services and parking attendants are included in Rental Fees. 

  • For events beyond the 4 hours included with the Room Rental, extra time may be added for an additional hourly fee. This rate varies by space. Consult your Sales Manager for an estimate.

  • Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all guests. Your event manager will provide details on the Wi-Fi and password prior to the event.

  • Yes, insurance is required. Insurance requirements are detailed in the event contract.

  • Yes, all spaces in the stadium are ADA-accessible.

Decorations + Vendors

  • Yes, you can supply your own decorations. We do not allow confetti or open flames. All items brought into Children’s Mercy Park must be placed in the trash or removed following the event.

  • Yes, you are welcome to work with outside vendors for florals, entertainment, décor, etc.

  • Please consult your sales manager or event manager if you need recommendations for vendors we have worked with in the past.

Parking

  • Complimentary parking is available in our Red Lot. Upgraded parking may be available for a fee in the Mazuma Plaza, Lone Start Lot, or NFM Lots. Please consult your sales manager on parking options/costs for your event. 

  • Yes, we will designate an area for guest dropoff/pickup.

  • Yes, please consult with your Event Manager if you require handicap parking.

Food + Beverage

  • All food & beverage is provided by an in-house catering team. Please consult your Sales Manager for the latest catering and beverage menus.

  • No, we do not allow outside catering at Children’s Mercy Park. 

  • Yes, most spaces have a food & beverage minimum.

  • Yes, please consult your Sales Manager to plan your menu and schedule a tasting.

  • Absolutely, dietary restrictions need to be accommodated a minimum of two weeks prior to the event so our kitchen can accommodate.

  • Final menu selection and guest count is due 14 calendar days prior to your event.

    • Changes in menu and increases in guest count that occur after this date will be accommodated to the best of City Foods & Events' ability based on availability. Additional fees may apply for increases occurring after the 14 calendar day time frame.

    • Any additional costs incurred after the 14 calendar days prior to event or day of will be added to the final billing and submitted in your final post-event invoice.

  • One bar setup with bar staff is included with the room rental and bar package. If additional bars/bartenders are requested, there may be additional fees.

  • We allow certified non-profit organizations to bring in donated wine/beer. A corkage fee will apply for all donated products. Consult your Sales Manager for details and restrictions around donated products and associated corkage fees.

Cancellation Policy

  • The initial deposit is non-refundable if an event is canceled. In the event of cancellation, the remaining balances of the contract shall not be charged, as long as you are able to provide written notice of your cancellation no later than 14 days prior to your event.

  • In the event of cancellation after 14 days prior to the event, you will be responsible to pay any remaining balances shown on your BEO at the time of cancellation.