Booking Promotions
Promotions and discounted ways that you can save!
For questions about any of our promotions or to put a date on hold (at no charge), contact our sales team by emailing macevents@umn.edu or calling 612-624-9831. If you’d like to see our rooms, we’re happy to schedule a private in-person tour.
Alumni Discount
U of MN Alumni Association dues-paying members always earn savings when they book an event at McNamara. Members at the multi-year and life member levels receive 10% and 20% discounts (respectively) on their meetings and events. These discounts cannot be combined with a second promotion. Visit Alumni Discounts to learn more.
Just Opened Up!
Saturday, June 28 of 2025 is open here at MAC for a Summer wedding or other celebration. Mention you read about this here on our website and we’ll take $500 off your wedding package!
Weddings
Planning a winter wedding at McNamara has many perks! For starters, winter months fall under our “off peak” dates, saving you up to $500. Off peak months are November through March in both of our large and small zones: University Hall for < 150 people and Memorial Hall for > 150 people. Book a winter wedding and receive complimentary sparklers for your reception send-off! Visit Weddings to learn more.
Conferences
Book a conference in July or August and we’ll waive the charges for any of our owned furniture and equipment including pipe & drape and portable whiteboard. We also have some open Fall 2025 dates too with all rooms available, but inquiries come in daily so book a date now!
Throughout the year if you book a 3-day conference, you qualify for a multi-day discount—your third day’s room rental is reduced by 10%.
Galas
McNamara is happy to always offer “fundraiser freebies” to non-profit organizations that book a fundraiser gala with us. These free items include storage and parking at our front entrance among many attractive conveniences. Visit Galas to learn more.
