Alerus Center

The Alerus Center, located at 1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201, is a state-of-the-art facility that offers comprehensive meeting, conference, and event spaces. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Conference Spaces

• Ballroom 2:

• Capacity: 144 (Theater Style Seating), 80 (Banquet), 60 (Classroom), 40 (Hollow Square)
• Area: 1,344 square feet

• Ballroom 4:

• Capacity: 1,050 (Theater Style Seating), 450 (Banquet), 448 (Classroom), 55 (Exhibits)
• Area: 9,790 square feet

• Ballroom 5:

• Capacity: 1,050 (Theater Style Seating), 520 (Banquet), 448 (Classroom), 55 (Exhibits)
• Area: 10,350 square feet

• Ballrooms 1-5:

• Capacity: 3,150 (Theater Style Seating), 1,490 (Banquet), 1,400 (Classroom), 140 (Exhibits)
• Area: 25,588 square feet

• Ballrooms 1 and 3:

• Capacity: 241 (Theater Style Seating), 120 (Banquet), 104 (Classroom), 56 (Hollow Square)
• Area: 2,052 square feet

Main Arena Floor

• Capacity: Up to 21,000 people

• Area: 100,000 square feet

• Configuration: Exhibits (405)

Prefunction Area

• Area: 15,000 square feet

Meeting Rooms

• Rooms 2, 3, 5, 10, 12:

• Capacity: 140 (Theater Style Seating), 80 (Banquet), 72 (Classroom), 40 (Hollow Square)
• Area: 1,380 square feet

• Rooms 1, 4, 11:

• Capacity: 50 (Theater Style Seating), 30 (Banquet), 24 (Classroom), 16 (Hollow Square)
• Area: 598 square feet

• Rooms 6 & 7, 8 & 9:

• Capacity: 56 (Theater Style Seating), 40 (Banquet), 32 (Classroom), 28 (Hollow Square)
• Area: 690 square feet

Additional Features

• Luxury Suites: 17 suites with VIP club area seating for approximately 75.

• Concession Stands: Eight concession stands.

• Vending Sites: Two vending sites.

• Ticket Windows: 14 ticket windows.

• Merchandise Stands: Four merchandise stands.

• Conference Rooms: A dozen conference rooms.

• Exhibit Space: 130,000 square feet of exhibit space.

• Banquet and Meeting Rooms: Full-service kitchen and full-time chef preparing culinary creations for top-quality dining and catering experiences.

The Alerus Center offers a comprehensive range of facilities to accommodate various types of events, from intimate meetings to large-scale conventions and entertainment events. Its versatile spaces and advanced amenities make it an ideal venue for both local and national events.