Top Iowa Corporate Event Venues
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Choosing your corporate event venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Iowa. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Iowa venue has never been easier.
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Seven Oaks Recreation
1086 222nd Dr, Boone, IA 50036, USA- Spaces for 200-400 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Meeting Space
- 2 Venues with Activities
Seven Oaks Recreation is a family-owned, 150-acre property set in the Des Moines River Valley near Boone, Iowa, offering a full-service event venue alongside year-round outdoor recreation. The Lodge at Seven Oaks serves as the primary event space, featuring sixteen-foot vaulted ceilings and a natural knotty pine interior that accommodates up to 215 guests for weddings, receptions, corporate retreats, family reunions, and birthday parties. Three ceremony locations — including outdoor options across the grounds — give couples and event planners flexibility in how they use the property. The Lodge includes an on-site dressing suite with three hair and makeup stations, a full bar serving craft and domestic beers, wine, and spirits through the Coal Creek Lounge, and a staff team covering bartenders, bussers, and a dedicated events coordinator. All-day access from 8 a.m. to midnight, setup-day-before availability, and inclusive setup and cleanup are part of every package. Outside catering is welcome at no additional kitchen fee. The venue operates April through October.
Hall of Laureates
100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA- Spaces for 30-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 6 Museums
- 6 Total Spaces
The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates occupies a magnificently restored Beaux Arts building in downtown Des Moines — the city's original public library, transformed through a $29.8 million capital project into the headquarters of the World Food Prize Foundation. The renovation honored Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug, whose legacy in fighting global hunger the building now celebrates through museum exhibits, commissioned artwork, and a stained glass globe tracing the origins of world agriculture. As an event venue, the Hall of Laureates operates on an exclusive booking model: only one event at a time, so every gathering has the building entirely to itself. The venue encompasses multiple distinct spaces — including the Borlaug Ballroom, the Ruan Laureates Room, the Rotunda with its original stained glass skylight, and the Des Moines Mural Room featuring restored WPA murals — that can be combined or configured to suit dinners, receptions, conferences, and weddings of varying scale. The building is LEED Platinum certified and staffed by a professional events team that works behind the scenes throughout each event.
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.
Iowa Event Center
730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA- Spaces for 3,000-16,980 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Convention Centers
The Iowa Events Center is downtown Des Moines' largest event complex, bringing together three interconnected venues — Casey's Center, the EMC Expo Center, and the Community Choice Convention Center — across more than 304,000 total square feet. Owned by Polk County and operated by Oak View Group, the complex opened its arena in 2005, added the EMC Expo Center in 2004, and expanded with the Community Choice Convention Center in 2012, which was converted from the historic 1955 Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The convention center's centerpiece is Iowa's largest ballroom, a 28,800-square-foot Grand Ballroom on Level 4 that accommodates over 3,000 guests and divides into two sections. A recently renovated Junior Ballroom on Level 1 offers 10,560 square feet with its own pre-function space and private entrance. Level 3 holds 21 individual meeting rooms spanning 50,000 square feet, divisible via operable airwalls, while the EMC Expo Center contributes 150,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit space across three halls, each served by covered loading docks. The facility is connected via an indoor skywalk to the adjacent 330-room Hilton Des Moines Downtown and offers 1,400 on-site parking spaces. In-house catering, audio/visual production, and dedicated event coordination are available for conventions, tradeshows, galas, and weddings alike.
Radisson Coralville
1220 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241, USA- Spaces for 160-400 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Meeting Space
The Kinnick Event Center brings more than 25 years of event experience to Coralville's Iowa City corridor, offering over 6,500 square feet of renovated space for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate meetings, and social celebrations. The center sits adjacent to the Holiday Inn Coralville – Iowa City, giving guests the convenience of on-site hotel accommodations with complimentary breakfast just steps from the event floor. The flagship Kinnick Ballroom seats up to 400 guests for dinner and dancing, while a set of modern salons provides a more intimate option for ceremonies and smaller gatherings. A dedicated culinary team handles all catering on-site, offering custom menus built around the event's specific needs. The center is located at 1220 First Avenue in Coralville, two miles from I-380, making it straightforward for guests traveling from across the region.
Wildcat Golf Course
100 Wildcat Trail SW, Shellsburg, IA 52332, USA- Spaces for 300-400 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Country Club
Wildcat Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course and event venue nestled along the banks of Wildcat Creek in Shellsburg, Iowa. The course was established in 1997 as a nine-hole layout and expanded to 18 holes in 2002, at which time a full-service clubhouse with kitchen was added to support large-scale private events. Water comes into play on nine of the eighteen holes, with the course designed around Wildcat Creek and five additional ponds. The clubhouse accommodates up to 300 guests and hosts weddings, receptions, ceremonies, graduation celebrations, anniversaries, and holiday events. Wedding packages include room rental, linens, setup, cleanup, and formal-attired staff, along with catering options from the on-site kitchen. The Bar & Grill and driving range round out the on-site amenities, making Wildcat a full-facility destination for both golf and private events.
Whitetail Country Estates
1843 Yellowpine Ave, Lockridge, IA 52635, USA- Spaces for 80-250 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Barn
- 3 Total Spaces
Whitetail Country Estates is a rural event property in Lockridge, Iowa, designed around weddings and private celebrations that call for overnight stays and a sense of place. The estate brings together an outdoor ceremony site, a historic barn reception hall, and on-site lodging — all within one property, so guests can arrive, celebrate, and stay without leaving the grounds. Ceremonies take place at the Pergola by the Pond, an outdoor setting on the banks of a pond with an illuminated fountain, a rustic arbor entry, and premium white chairs for up to 200 guests. Receptions move to the Vintage Horse Barn, a rustic venue with crystal chandeliers, two bars, a raised bridal party platform, and a south terrace with globe string lights — also set up for 200 guests. A Rehearsal Hall accommodates 80 for pre-wedding dinners and intimate gatherings, complete with kitchen access. Lodging on the property includes the Bridal Cottage, which sleeps 12 and includes an on-site salon and full kitchen, and the Whitetail Lodge, which accommodates 15 with living and game rooms, a full kitchen, and catch-and-release fishing access. Six camping sites with water and electric hookups round out the options for larger guest groups.
Prairie Meadows
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, USA- Spaces for 2,000 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Convention Center
Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel is a nonprofit entertainment destination in Altoona, Iowa, operating as one of only two nonprofit casinos in the country. Founded in 1989, the property combines a full-scale casino, live and simulcast horse racing, hotel accommodations, and extensive event facilities under one roof. The Meadows Event Center spans more than 34,000 square feet with over 20 configurable rooms, accommodating events of up to 2,000 guests. From business conferences and galas to weddings and race day corporate outings, the facility supports a wide range of occasions with chef-prepared catering, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, and a dedicated conference concierge. AJ's Steakhouse offers a private dining room for smaller gatherings, from intimate celebrations to executive dinners. As a licensed 501(c)(4) organization, Prairie Meadows has contributed more than $2.4 billion to the state of Iowa through taxes and charitable donations, directing proceeds toward economic development, arts, education, and human services across central Iowa communities.
The Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection
525 6th St, Sioux City, IA 51101, USAThe Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection offers event spaces for your next celebration in Sioux City, Iowa.
PALMER HOUSE STABLE WEDDINGS & EVENTS
200 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333, USAEst. $62/guest$500 minPricing Details AvailableDecades Event Center
1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USAAmes Golf & Country Club
5752 George Washington Carver Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA- Spaces for 120-275 Guests
- 1 Country Club
Ames Golf & Country Club has been a gathering place for the Ames, Iowa community since 1911, when the club opened with a nine-hole course, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool. Today, the club spans 164 acres north of Ames and hosts weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and private celebrations throughout the year. The Greenview Room is the club's dedicated event space, accommodating up to 120 guests for seated dinners or 180 for cocktail receptions. The room looks out over the golf course and opens onto a walk-out deck, with a full bar available on-site. The broader facility — renovated in 2018 — includes an 18-hole championship course, a heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a Trackman golf simulator, making it a natural fit for group outings and multi-activity events. The club's culinary team supports private dinners, wine tastings, holiday celebrations, and custom menus led by Head Chef Tyler Christie.
Timberline Campground
31635 Ashworth Rd, Waukee, IA 50263, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Timberline Campground operates two family-friendly campgrounds in Iowa — Timberline West in Waukee and Timberline East in Newton — offering year-round outdoor gatherings under the banner of "country camping with city convenience." The Waukee location sits along Interstate 80 on the outskirts of the Des Moines metro, with retail and dining close by; the Newton location features wooded campsites near Iowa Speedway and Adventureland Amusement Park. Both locations are equipped for group stays and celebrations, with amenities including a swimming pool, stocked fishing pond, campfire areas, jump pad, and playground. Timberline hosts themed weekend events throughout the year and welcomes groups looking to book multiple accommodations — from cabins to glamping units — for family reunions, milestone gatherings, and outdoor getaways.
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
2609 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010, USA- Spaces for 320 Guests
DMACC Conference Center - Maytag Event Complex
600 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208, USA- Spaces for 60-400 Guests
- 3 Meeting Spaces
- 2 Convention Centers
The DMACC Conference Center — also known as the Maytag Event Complex — occupies the second floor of the Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus, a 105,000-square-foot building that opened in 1993 with support from the Maytag Corporation and the City of Newton. Located in central Iowa about 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines with easy access from I-80 and I-35, the venue draws regional and statewide gatherings alike. The facility centers on two signature event spaces: a 325-seat auditorium with a 35-by-22-foot stage and a 300-seat conference center that divides into four quadrants, each with its own AV setup. Smaller breakout rooms accommodate groups from 5 to 60, and an atrium just off the main entrance provides space for cocktail hours and registration. All spaces include audiovisual equipment, and the venue operates an open catering policy with free onsite parking. The conference center hosts conferences, workshops, trade shows, fundraisers, live performances, and weddings. An onsite conference coordinator is available to support planning and event-day logistics.
Wild Rose Casino And Resort
777 Wild Rose Dr, Clinton, IA 52732, USA- Spaces for 800 Guests
Wild Rose Casino & Resort operates three gaming and resort properties across Iowa — in Emmetsburg, Clinton, and Jefferson — combining casino entertainment with hotel accommodations and dining under one roof at each location. The Emmetsburg property draws on the history of the town's original downtown architecture, with a design inspired by the once-grand Waverly Hotel, offering 63 standard rooms and 7 suites alongside casino gaming and dining at Lucky's Sports Grill. The Clinton location, Iowa's first land-based casino, features 500-plus slots, 14 table games, a 60-room hotel, and the Oak Grand Ballroom, making it a destination for both gaming and private events. The Jefferson property rounds out the portfolio with 74 hotel rooms and a concert venue that hosts ticketed touring acts. Across all three locations, Wild Rose pairs small-town hospitality with the amenities of a full-service resort, with on-site dining, Club Wild rewards, and hotel lodging suited to both leisure guests and event groups.