Pioneer Hall

Front of Pioneer HallPioneer Hall was built in 1921 by G.S. Butler as a log memorial to his mother, Mrs. A. Butler Thompson, intended as a gathering place for Jackson County pioneers and the Native Sons and Daughters. From the beginning, the American Legion Post 14 assumed full responsibility for the Hall, caring for the building and grounds, handling maintenance, repairs, and improvements for over six decades.

In 1986, after 65 years of stewardship, the Legion returned management to the City of Ashland, which assumed responsibility for upkeep, utilities, and insurance. Pioneer Hall continues to serve as a historic community space and an enduring part of Ashland’s heritage.  

Pioneer Hall is available to reserve 7-Days a week, from 8am-9pm. Weekday hours begin 8am Monday - 12pm Friday. Weekend hours begin 12pm Friday - 9pm Sunday. View Rates for Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays.

A reservation request form must be filled out for us to approve your reservation. The reservation form is at the bottom of this page. Applications must be submitted at least 10 days before the proposed event date. Once your application is submitted we will contact you within 3 business days via email with next steps. If your application is submitted on short notice your reservation may be denied. 

  • A two-hour minimum applies to all weekday rentals (Monday-Friday until noon). 
  • A four-hour minimum applies to all weekend or holiday rentals (Friday 12:00 PM through Sunday 9:00 PM and any holidays).
  • Renters must have their event ended, cleaned up and the doors locked by 9pm. There are no exceptions.
  • To see the cost of reserving Pioneer Hall, please see the rate sheet.
  • Liability insurance is required for most indoor events. This includes parties, baby showers, weddings, memorials etc. You must obtain liability insurance in the amount of $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate with an endorsement naming the City of Ashland as additionally insured. Evidence of coverage must be provided at least 10-days prior to the first day of your event.
  • If you will be serving alcohol at your private event (+$2M liquor liability is required with the liability insurance) 
  • Indoor Facility Reservation Rules and Regulations.
  • OLCC License: A license is required if payment or a donation is required for alcohol or entry to an event where alcohol is available. For more information https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/lic/
  • Food Trucks: Food trucks are not allowed in residential areas. Since Pioneer Hall is zoned residential, food trucks cannot be parked in front of the hall during your event. Please consider catering or bringing your own food and beverages instead.
  • View Pioneer Hall Layout

To Reserve Pioneer Hall please fill out the form below.

Pioneer Hall Reservation Form

  2. Ashland Parks and Recreation Logo
  3. Application for Reserving Pioneer Hall

    Note: This application is for reserving Pioneer Hall Only. If you are planning a special event, please visit our Special Event page for more information or contact us at parksinfo@ashlandoregon.gov

  8. (Wedding, Birthday, Meeting etc...) Please let us know what type of event you are planning and any details you think would be helpful while reviewing your request.

  15. For 1 day events, use this box.

  16. Please list additional dates that you wish to reserve Pioneer Hall. 

  18. —

    Hours for Pioneer Hall are 8am–9pm. Please ensure your event, cleanup, and lockup are completed by 9pm.

  23. Will You be Serving Alcohol?*

  24. Use this to upload a copy of insurance, or anything else that you think would be helpful for us to know while reviewing your application. 

  28. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT

    I/we are authorized representative(s) of the above organization, that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and I/we agree on behalf of our group to assume liability at all costs for any misuse or damage to public property, to be bound to the policies and regulations of the City of Ashland, and to adhere to any additional requirements imposed by the City of Ashland. I further understand that if any information on this permit request is found to be fraudulent or a misrepresentation of the facts, the permit may be revoked. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, representatives, employees and agents from any and all claims solely attributable to a permitee’s activities conducted during the event.

  30. Acknowledgement*

    I understand any specified Additional Requirements will be emailed along with the approved permit.

  32. I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE PERMIT AND ALL ABOVE-REFERENCED CONDITIONS

    38. Leave This Blank:

  40. This field is not part of the form submission.