Top Iowa 1st Birthday Venues

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  Raccoon Ridge Music Hall

  3281 298th Ln, Stuart, IA 50250, USA

  • Spaces for 175-180 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Venue with Activities

  Raccoon Ridge Music Hall is a rustic event center set on 40 acres of timberland near Nations Bridge Park in southern Guthrie County, Iowa. The hall is a steel building with a cathedral-style roof and was designed with acoustics in mind, making it a natural fit for weddings, music events, theatrical productions, family reunions, and birthday celebrations. Inside, the space accommodates up to 175 guests and features a stage with a professional sound system, a full kitchen, multimedia tools, and flexible seating — long pews line the outer edges and can be rearranged to suit the event. Outside, the property offers volleyball and cornhole areas, a fire ring, hiking trails, campsites, and access to a nearby 3D archery course, along with river bluff scenery and prairie views.

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  Iowa State University Memorial Union

  2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014, USA

  • Spaces for 40-500 Guests
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 8 Museums
  • 8 Total Spaces

  The Memorial Union has served as the heart of Iowa State University's campus in Ames, Iowa since its founding as a living memorial to Iowa State students who gave their lives in military service. Today it draws approximately 1.3 million visitors annually and functions as the central gathering place for students, faculty, and the broader community — from student organization meetings to weddings, conferences, lectures, concerts, and art events. The building's historic architecture, including Gold Star Hall, stained glass windows, zodiac imagery, and a grand fountain courtyard, gives the venue a sense of permanence and character that few campus spaces can match. ISU Catering holds an exclusive catering contract within the Memorial Union, ensuring coordinated food service for every event. A dedicated event management team handles logistics for student organizations, university departments, and public clients alike. The MU offers more than a dozen customizable and fixed-setup rooms across multiple floors, ranging from intimate boardrooms to the 4,860-square-foot Durham Great Hall, which seats up to 500 in theater configuration. Outdoor terraces on the building's south side provide additional space for open-air gatherings. A/V equipment is available in all major spaces, and the venue's experienced wedding team — reachable at weddings@iastate.edu — coordinates receptions and ceremonies throughout the facility.

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  Janesville Riviera Roose

  307 Maple St, Janesville, IA 50647, USA

  • Spaces for 40-370 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  The Riviera Roose Events Center is a wedding and special events venue in Janesville, Iowa, occupying the former site of the legendary Riviera Ballroom — a hall inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. The venue serves the broader Cedar Valley region and is available for weddings, receptions, memorial services, business meetings, and private celebrations. The main hall spans 4,308 square feet and accommodates up to 370 guests, with 320 recommended for seated receptions. An adjoining 660-square-foot side room seats up to 40 for meetings and smaller gatherings. All-inclusive weekend packages cover tables and chairs, a staffed bar, a 24-foot stage with lit backdrop, a licensed kitchen, fenced patio, gazebo, portable sound system, bridal suite area, and post-event cleaning — making the Riviera Roose a self-contained setting for events of many sizes.

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  Founder's Banquet Hall

  110 1st St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space

  Founders Banquet Hall is a remodeled event space in Bondurant, Iowa, housed in a building dating to the 1880s. Neutral walls, hardwood floors, and a row of arched natural-light windows give the hall a character well-suited to weddings, anniversary parties, corporate functions, birthdays, and holiday gatherings. The space accommodates up to 200 guests and comes with a full bar and catering menu. Servers and bartenders are included at no additional charge, and events can run as late as 2 a.m. Tours are available during business hours on a self-guided basis or by appointment.

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  Events Center West

  1701 25th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

  • Spaces for 350 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space

  Events Center West is an affordable event venue in West Des Moines, Iowa, positioned as the area's tucked-away alternative for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and holiday parties. The main event space spans approximately 7,000 square feet and seats up to 350 guests across four tiered levels, each designed to give every attendee an unobstructed view of the stage and dance floor. The room includes a permanent dance floor, a private bar, an in-house sound system, and a state-of-the-art digital projector. Outside caterers are welcome, and complimentary parking is available on site.

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  Iowa Arboretum

  1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA 50156, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Gardens

  The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is a community-supported public garden set on landscaped grounds in Madrid, Iowa, offering outdoor and indoor event spaces for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, showers, and anniversaries. Surrounded by botanical gardens, tree groves, native prairie trails, and interactive natural spaces, the arboretum provides a distinctive natural backdrop that sets it apart from traditional banquet venues. The Hughes Education Center serves as the primary indoor event space, accommodating up to 175 guests with 22 sixty-inch round tables, large windows overlooking the grounds, and access to a full catering kitchen, wireless internet, and audio equipment. Outdoor ceremony areas seat up to 200 guests, with a sound system available and four hours of pre-ceremony access included. For intimate gatherings, the Treehouse Venue offers a micro-wedding setting for up to 50 guests. Dance floor rental is available as an add-on for receptions.

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  Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny

  2405 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

  • Spaces for 10-577 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny is a full-service hotel and event venue in Ankeny, Iowa, situated directly off Interstate 35 approximately ten minutes north of downtown Des Moines and twenty minutes from Des Moines International Airport. The property features more than 6,300 square feet of flexible event space across six configurable rooms, accommodating gatherings of up to 432 seated guests or up to 577 in a theater arrangement. At the center of the event offering is the Grand Ballroom — 5,280 square feet divisible into four individual salons — suited for wedding receptions, galas, corporate events, and banquets. The ballroom features a built-in dance floor and 13-foot ceilings. A smaller meeting room and boardroom round out the portfolio for more intimate gatherings. The hotel's events team and on-site catering support planning from initial consultation through event day. With 119 guest rooms and suites on property, the Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny provides a convenient option for guests traveling for multi-day celebrations.

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  Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center

  1405 US-71, Okoboji, IA 51355, USA

  • Spaces for 550 Guests

  Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center is a full-service resort and conference facility situated in the heart of Iowa's Great Lakes region, adjacent to Brooks National Golf Club's 27-hole course and within walking distance of West Okoboji Lake. The property combines 100 hotel rooms with extensive event infrastructure, making it a natural destination for groups that need lodging and gathering space under one roof. The conference center spans 30,000 square feet across 11 dedicated meeting rooms — from smaller breakout spaces to the expansive Wimbledon Event Space, which hosts receptions and banquets for the venue's largest gatherings. Named spaces including St. Andrews, Bayhill, Pebble Beach, Sandhill, and the Sundeck give planners a range of settings for weddings, corporate conferences, and group retreats. In-house catering and dedicated event coordination are available, with packages that include linens, glassware, china, setup, and teardown services.

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  The Hotel at Kirkwood Center

  7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA

  • Spaces for 300-700 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Hotel at Kirkwood Center is a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel and event venue in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — and the only luxury teaching hotel of its kind in the nation. Operating as a learning laboratory for Kirkwood Community College's Hospitality Arts program, the property pairs award-winning facilities with a one-to-one employee-to-guest service ratio, a standard that has earned it Four Diamond recognition for 12 consecutive years and the title of Best Banquet/Event Facility from readers of the Corridor Business Journal. With nearly 22,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space, the hotel accommodates gatherings from cocktail receptions for 700 to business meetings for four. The Ballroom — at 7,454 square feet — seats up to 450 for banquets and connects to a 4,100-square-foot Pre-function Area with floor-to-ceiling windows. An indoor Atrium, a formal outdoor garden, and six flexible breakout rooms round out the event offerings. In-house catering is required for all on-site events, and all room setup and teardown is handled by the hotel staff. The property also showcases more than 100 original artworks throughout its public spaces, including hand-blown glass installations and pieces by student, faculty, and local artists — among them "Constellation" by Susan Chrysler White. On-site dining is anchored by The Class Act Restaurant, one of Cedar Rapids' most recognized dining destinations, and the Maikka Lobby Bar.

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  River Music Experience

  129 Main St, Davenport, IA 52801, USA

  • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Theater
  • 1 Historic Space

  Common Chord — formerly known as the River Music Experience — is a nonprofit music organization occupying the historic Redstone Building at 129 North Main Street in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Founded on the belief that music can strengthen community, the organization brings together performers, audiences, and learners across the Quad Cities region. The Redstone Building is home to The Redstone Room, a dedicated event and performance venue featuring a full bar, dance floor, projection screens, and professional lighting and sound systems. The space accommodates up to 150 seated or 275 standing guests, making it well suited for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and private parties. The Skybridge Courtyard — an outdoor space at the base of the Davenport Skybridge — extends the venue's footprint for open-air ceremonies and pre-event receptions. Beyond its event spaces, Common Chord hosts more than 150 public performances per year, operates youth and adult music education programs, and produces the annual Bix Jazz Festival. Rental clients may work with their preferred caterer, and tables, chairs, linens, setup, and cleanup are included.

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  A Touch of Class

  5977 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA

  • Spaces for 230-500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Rosedale Park Event Center occupies a restored historic brick schoolhouse on two private acres in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The building dates to the early 1900s — American artist Grant Wood taught there from 1911 to 1912 — and its bell tower, arched doorway, and architectural character give events a sense of place that modern venues rarely match. The property accommodates up to 250 guests across indoor and outdoor spaces. The Emerald Room is the indoor reception hall, seating up to 230 guests with round tables, linens, and a full-service bar. Outside, a covered pavilion anchors the private park, which also includes a wedding gazebo, multiple ceremony locations, a playground, an outdoor bar, and native prairie grounds — all exclusive to one event at a time. All-inclusive packages cover tables, chairs, linens, setup and cleanup, a 500-plus piece décor inventory, an on-site coordinator, and in-house catering through Zest Catering Company. The venue holds a Class C liquor license and offers fully customizable bar service. With 160 parking spots and wheelchair-accessible facilities, Rosedale Park Event Center is a few minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids and nearby hotels.

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  Prairie Links Golf & Event Center

  19 Eagle Ridge Dr, Waverly, IA 50677, USA

  • Spaces for 75-600 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Country Clubs
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Prairie Links Golf & Event Center sits on an 18-hole golf course in Waverly, Iowa, offering a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, corporate gatherings, graduations, and private celebrations. The Legends Ballroom anchors the facility, accommodating up to 320 guests with a full-service bar and accordion doors that open to a lighted patio terrace. A smaller conference room — the Patio Room — seats up to 75 guests and features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling, making it well suited for rehearsal dinners, showers, or intimate receptions. For outdoor events, the on-site pool deck spans more than 9,000 square feet and includes a colored lighting system that can be matched to event colors. Full-service catering — ranging from taco bars to plated dinners — is available in-house alongside bar service. Day-of coordination and décor support are included with event rentals.

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  DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

  350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA

  • Spaces for 238-2,335 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Convention Centers

  The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex anchors downtown Cedar Rapids with 267 guest rooms and a direct connection to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena and convention center — giving planners access to more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space within a single property. The venue hosts gatherings of nearly any scale, from intimate board meetings to citywide conventions. The Grand Ballroom spans 12,359 square feet and accommodates up to 1,030 guests for receptions, while the 2,856-square-foot Parlor Ballroom on the 16th floor seats smaller groups in a setting defined by floor-to-ceiling windows and city views. The Exhibit Hall provides 27,300 square feet of open floor for large conferences, trade shows, and seated banquets. In-house catering, a dedicated events team, audiovisual services, and a rooftop restaurant called 350 First are available on site. The property is fifteen minutes from Eastern Iowa Airport and two blocks from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Paramount Theatre.

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  Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center

  3100 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA 52003, USA

  • Spaces for 103-450 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Theater

  Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and event venue situated near the Mississippi River and Port of Dubuque, Iowa. The property combines comfortable accommodations with more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, making it a practical choice for planners coordinating everything from intimate business gatherings to large celebrations. The conference center's signature space is the Mississippi Ballroom, which spans over 4,100 square feet and accommodates up to 450 guests for conferences, receptions, or speaker series. The ballroom subdivides into three sections — Mississippi A, B, and C — allowing the space to flex for smaller groups. A 103-seat tiered Symposium Theater, a private Executive Boardroom, the Eagle Point Conference room, and the Great River Suite round out the meeting and event offering. For weddings, the property positions itself as an all-inclusive destination. The venue's staff handles coordination details and the hotel provides tablecloths, linens, and skirting at no additional charge for all banquets. In-house catering covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with customization available for dietary needs. On-site guest rooms accommodate out-of-town attendees, and the 7 Hills Tap House offers on-site dining. The hotel has earned TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence five years running, placing it in the platform's Hall of Fame.

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  Iowa State Fairgrounds

  E University Ave & E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

  • Spaces for 575-10,000 Guests
  • 6 Event Spaces
  • 2 Convention Centers

  The Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines is a 160-acre year-round event campus best known as the home of the Iowa State Fair each August, but available for private and public events throughout the rest of the year. With more than 20 distinct facilities on the grounds, the campus accommodates nearly 200 events annually — from trade shows, conventions, and corporate meetings to parties, fundraisers, weddings, and livestock competitions. Facilities range from the 110,400-square-foot William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building, which seats more than 7,500 for banquets, to the 7,000-square-foot Walnut Center suited for smaller gatherings of up to 575. The Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center, completed in 2010, anchors the campus with a 32,000-square-foot show arena and full climate control. Support services include contracted catering and concessions, 24-hour security, audio/visual equipment, and ample free parking throughout the grounds. The campus sits at the intersection of Interstates 80 and 35, approximately 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines and 20 minutes from Des Moines International Airport.

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  Historic Park Inn

  15 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  The Historic Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, Iowa holds a singular place in architectural history as the last remaining hotel in the world designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built in 1910, the building originally housed a hotel, bank, law office, and commercial spaces in one Wright-conceived structure, and its Prairie School design has earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Places and certification from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Today the hotel is operated through a partnership between Embergrove Hospitality Group and Wright on the Park, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Wright's architectural legacy in the region. The restored property offers 27 uniquely laid-out guest rooms alongside event and meeting spaces suited for gatherings ranging from intimate executive sessions to private dinners. On-site dining through the hotel's restaurant complements the full event experience, making the Historic Park Inn a distinctive setting for meetings, celebrations, and milestone events in North Central Iowa.

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  Wooden Wheel Vineyards

  1179 IA-92, Keota, IA 52248, USA

  • Spaces for 300-500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Wooden Wheel Vineyards is a family-owned winery and event center set on a Heritage Farm in Keota, Iowa — land that has remained in the same family since 1850, when Isabella Clark Wright and her husband John first settled there by riverboat and wagon. Recognized at the 2022 Iowa State Fair for more than 170 years of continuous family stewardship, the property carries that history into every event it hosts. The event center occupies a renovated barn dating to the 1860s, offering 4,000 square feet of indoor space alongside expansive outdoor grounds. The barn seats up to 300 guests indoors, while the outdoor areas accommodate 500 or more, with an arbor, wedding gazebo, and yard space for ceremonies and guest activities. A bridal suite in the barn loft, a stone fireplace, and a full kitchen for caterers round out the offering. Beyond weddings, Wooden Wheel hosts anniversaries, birthday and graduation parties, fundraisers, work retreats, wine tastings, and seasonal events like sip-and-paint nights and murder mysteries — all set alongside the vineyard in a laid-back, countryside atmosphere.

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  The Brenton Arboretum

  25141 260th St, Dallas Center, IA 50063, USA

  • Spaces for 75-100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Brenton Arboretum is a nonprofit arboretum and public garden set on a scenic Iowa landscape in Dallas Center, about 25 miles northwest of Des Moines. Dedicated to trees and shrubs, the grounds feature more than 2,200 specimens representing 486 species, arranged across informal plantings, water features, and walking trails. The arboretum holds Level 2 accreditation from the Morton Register of Arboreta and is recognized for its collections of Kentucky coffeetree, elm, crabapple, and conifers. For private events, the arboretum offers two distinct indoor rental spaces alongside a set of outdoor locations — accommodating gatherings from intimate elopements to celebrations of up to 300 guests. The Pavilion, an open-air timber structure atop a breezy hill, provides panoramic views of the landscape and a limestone fireplace. The Vista Room and Terrace, situated adjacent to the arboretum offices, is a climate-controlled, ADA-accessible space with sweeping views of the grounds, audiovisual equipment, and WiFi. Both spaces can be rented individually or combined. The arboretum hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, family reunions, and other private celebrations, with a dedicated rental coordinator available to guide event planning.

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  The Fountains Ballroom

  Fountains Ballroom, 51496 230th St, Glenwood, IA 51534, USA

  • Spaces for 450 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Fountains Ballroom is a wedding and event venue set in the rolling Loess Hills of western Iowa, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Omaha. Situated on countryside property at 51496 230th Street in Glenwood, the venue pairs a sweeping indoor ballroom with a pergola ceremony site, outdoor patios, fire pits, and a vineyard — offering couples a range of settings within a single property. The main reception space accommodates up to 450 guests and features dimmable crystal chandeliers, ceiling and backdrop drapery, twinkle lights, and a built-in DJ booth, projector, and screen. A ceremonial pergola with a 15-foot waterfall serves as a ceremony backdrop, and the surrounding grounds include multiple outdoor spaces with views of the hills, ponds, and meadows. Rentals include 14 hours of building access, two private dressing suites, a day-of coordinator, and two bartenders. The venue also offers in-house floral design, décor, and DJ services for couples seeking a more inclusive planning experience.

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  Za Ga Zig Shrine

  1100 Shriners Pkwy, Altoona, IA 50009, USA

  • Spaces for 40-325 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Za-Ga-Zig Shrine is a Masonic fraternal organization and event venue located in Altoona, Iowa, just off I-80 near Adventureland Drive. The temple grounds sit within a mile of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Adventureland Amusement Park, and numerous hotels, making it a convenient gathering point for guests traveling from across the region. The facility centers on the Pyramid Room, a spacious hall that accommodates up to 300 guests and is well suited to weddings, banquets, private dinners, corporate functions, school events, and organization gatherings — with room for a dance floor and ample space for dining. A smaller West Room handles more intimate groups of up to 40, and several boardrooms are available for meetings. Za-Ga-Zig Shrine offers flexibility for outside caterers, a fully stocked lounge, and a large adjacent parking lot that makes loading in and out straightforward for planners and vendors alike.

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