MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

Versatile venue for variety of events and private parties.

625 East 12th St.

Brownsville, Texas 78520

(956) 548-1313

Originally built in 1850, Market Square opened as an open air market in 1852. For the rest of the 19th century, many Brownsville residents bought their fresh foods from the many stalls found in the Square. Even after being damaged by a hurricane in 1867, Market Square continued to operate as a market on the first floor and city offices on the second. By the 1940s, the stalls had been closed in, and by the 1980s the city bus station opened.

The Brownsville Historical Association oversees the indoor area of Market Square and it is best suited for large gatherings. This venue can support up to 200 people. The Market Square Event Hall is a versatile venue that has hosted a variety of fundraisers, public programs, festivals, dinners, weddings, and private parties. For more information, please call 956-548-1313 or email rentals@brownsvillehistory.org.

Market Square Rental Agreement

Market Square Rental Fee Schedule

Monday - Thursday

First Hour: $200.00

Additional Hour: $100.00

Day Time Rentals

( 8:00 am- 5:00 pm)

Friday - Sunday

First Hour: $500.00

Additional Hour: $200.00

Weekday Evening

Rentals

Monday - Thursday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $1,000.00

Weekend Evening

Rentals

Friday - Sunday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $1,500.00

The following conditions apply:

All rentals require a $500.00 damage deposit, separate from the rental fees, to hold their reservation.
Damage deposit must be paid at the time the rental agreement is signed.
All rentals must pay a $150.00 cleaning fee.
An additional $350.00 per hour fee is charged for each additional hour beyond contracted rental time.
Additional $50.00 per hour fee is charged for set-up outside normal business hours (9am-4pm). No charge for teardown but all items must be removed from the building the same day.
Use of sound system, podium and projector system require an additional fee of $200.00.

Included in the rental fee:

The use of the main hall and courtyard, including restrooms and prep area for caterers.
Cleaning and preparation of the building (inside and out) for event.

Please note that linens and decorations are not provided.

(Revised and effective 07/01/2023)

BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

1325 E. Washington Street , Brownsville, Texas 78520

1 (956) 541-5560

1325 E. Washington St. Brownsville, Texas 78520

1 (956) 541-5560

MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

Versatile venue for variety of events and private parties.

625 East 12th St.

Brownsville, Texas 78520

(956) 548-1313

Market Square Rental Fee Schedule

Monday - Thursday

First Hour: $200.00

Additional Hour: $100.00

Day Time Rentals

( 8:00 am- 5:00 pm)

Friday - Sunday

First Hour: $500.00

Additional Hour: $200.00

Weekday Evening

Rentals

Monday - Thursday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $1,000.00

Weekend Evening

Rentals

Friday - Sunday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $1,500.00

The following conditions apply:

Included in the rental fee:

Please note that linens and decorations are not provided.

(Revised and effective 07/01/2023)

BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

1325 E. Washington Street , Brownsville, Texas 78520

1 (956) 541-5560

BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

1325 E. Washington Street, Brownsville, Texas 78520

1 (956) 541-5560

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