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  The Bee Hive Ballroom

  839 Central Ave, Northwood, IA 50459, USA

  • Spaces for 25-120 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Breweries

  The Bee Hive Ballroom occupies the second floor of the historic IOOF-Erickson Building in downtown Northwood, Iowa — a space originally opened in 1896 as the Odd Fellows Hall and meticulously restored in 2016, earning an "Iowa at its Best" award for historic preservation. The original tin ceilings, Douglas fir floors, and small stage remain intact, creating a distinctive setting that pairs historic character with modern amenities. The main ballroom accommodates up to 100 guests for formal seated events and 120 for more casual gatherings. The adjacent Speakeasy Lounge — a cozy front-facing room with original display windows overlooking Central Avenue — seats up to 25 guests and works well for bridal parties, groom's dinners, corporate meetings, or smaller celebrations. Both spaces sit above Worth Brewing Company, with access to a full bar featuring Worth Brewing taps, a PA system with stage, and a catering kitchen open to outside caterers of the client's choosing.

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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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  Duck Creek Park

  3300 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803, USA

  • Spaces for 40-110 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Duck Creek Park is a 211-acre park and golf course operated by the City of Davenport, Iowa. Set along a wooded greenway on the east side of Davenport, the park offers two reservable event spaces suited to gatherings of different scales — the historic Duck Creek Lodge and the Stampe Lilac Garden & Gazebo. Duck Creek Lodge is a brick building with a character-rich main hall featuring chandelier lighting, exposed wood beams, a fireplace, and large windows overlooking the park. The lodge accommodates up to 110 guests, with seating for approximately 75, and includes a serving kitchen with refrigerator, round and rectangular tables, on-site restrooms, and climate control. It is available for full-day or hourly rental. The Stampe Lilac Garden & Gazebo is an outdoor garden and gazebo space accommodating up to 40 guests, with fixed bench seating arranged in rows. Event reservations are managed through the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department and can be booked up to 365 days in advance.

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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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  Clay County Regional Events Center

  800 W 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  The Clay County Regional Events Center opened in November 2003 on the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa. The facility serves as a year-round destination for weddings, corporate meetings, trade shows, conventions, and large-scale entertainment events. The center's Grand Ballroom spans 7,500 square feet and can be divided into six separate meeting spaces, making it well-suited for everything from intimate gatherings to full-scale receptions. The Arena and Exhibit Hall offers 24,000 square feet of flexible floor space, accommodating livestock shows, trade exhibitions, and large events that require substantial setup room. Supporting facilities include a VIP suite with dressing areas, two additional locker and dressing rooms, overhead doors, and a loading dock for production-scale events. The venue provides wedding, meetings, and events brochures alongside floor plans, audio-visual specifications, and an event services guide. Ample free parking is available on the north and west sides of the building, and the facility includes accessible parking, drop-off areas, wheelchair-accessible seating, and accessible restrooms.

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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.

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  Camp Hantesa

  1450 Oriole Rd, Boone, IA 50036, USA

  • Spaces for 325 Guests

  Camp Hantesa is a Camp Fire facility set on wooded grounds adjacent to Ledges State Park in Boone, Iowa, surrounded by hills, stone outcroppings, and views of the Des Moines River. The property is available for private event rentals year-round and offers a range of indoor spaces suited to groups of various sizes. The centerpiece for larger gatherings is Clayton Lodge, described as one of the largest venues in Boone County, with a full-service kitchen, a dining hall with tables and chairs, restrooms, breakout rooms, and reserved parking — well suited to weddings, banquets, retreats, and conferences. Smaller lodges on the property provide accommodations for overnight retreats, team-building programs, and group gatherings. For event inquiries and rental bookings, the venue's events team can be reached directly at the Camp Hantesa office.

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  Blank Park Zoo

  7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

  • Spaces for 40-600 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Blank Park Zoo is Des Moines's accredited zoological park, home to over 2,500 animals and dedicated to conservation, education, and recreation. The zoo's private event rental program opens the entire grounds — and its most distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces — to corporate gatherings, weddings, galas, and celebrations of all sizes. The Holmes Foster Event Center, the zoo's largest indoor venue, accommodates up to 450 guests at banquet rounds or 600 for a cocktail-style reception, and comes with tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment, and setup and teardown service included. The Discovery Center seats up to 200 in a theater configuration or 120 at banquet rounds, with views overlooking the bird aviary and botanical gardens and access to year-round indoor animal exhibits. Outdoor options include the Large Pavilion, which handles 150 to 300 guests near the zoo's entrance alongside the Bald Eagle exhibit, and the African Pavilion, an intimate covered space for up to 60 guests with sweeping views of the giraffe and addax exhibits. Two exclusive on-site caterers handle food and beverage service, complimentary parking is available for all guests, and an on-site event supervisor is included with every rental. Animal viewing is available April through October, giving events an element that no ballroom can replicate.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Pella Opera House

  611 Franklin St, Pella, IA 50219, USA

  • Spaces for 250-324 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Built in 1900 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Pella Opera House is a beautifully restored historic venue in downtown Pella, Iowa. After a $2 million renovation that returned it to life in 1990, the building now hosts a full calendar of live performances alongside private events — weddings, receptions, corporate functions, and more — across its landmark spaces. The Great Hall accommodates up to 250 seated guests and features a built-in dance floor, linens, place settings, glassware, a sound system with projection capability, and complimentary WiFi. The Historic Theatre — with its state-of-the-art stage lighting, professional acoustics, and seating for 320 — serves as an extraordinary backdrop for ceremonies and presentations alike. A recently renovated bridal suite and a personal event planner for vendor coordination and day-of support round out the wedding experience. Couples and corporate clients may bring caterers of their choosing, and the venue staff works with renters to customize every detail of the event.

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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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  Vander Veer Park

  215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803, USA

  • Spaces for 30-150 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Garden

  Vander Veer Botanical Park is a 33-acre public botanical garden in Davenport, Iowa, established in 1885 on the grounds of the old Scott County Fairgrounds. One of the earliest botanical parks west of the Mississippi River, it has grown into a beloved community landmark with an extensive collection of gardens, floral displays, and trees—many planted during the 1890s. At the heart of the park stands the Conservatory, a glass-roofed growing house with cold, warm, and tropical sections that rotate seasonal floral shows throughout the year. The Conservatory accommodates up to 75 guests and seats approximately 30, making it a fitting setting for intimate weddings, retirement celebrations, holiday parties, and private gatherings. Amenities include cocktail tables, rectangular tables, and access to the adjacent Enabling Garden. The park also features the Municipal Rose Garden—an All-America Rose Selections garden established in 1948—a stone fountain at the end of the Grand Allée pathway, and the Hosta Glade, an American Hosta Society Official National Display Garden. Outdoor spaces within the park, including the pergola walkway area near the Rose Garden, are available for reservations through Davenport Parks and Recreation.

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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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  Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center

  3005 E Ave, Montour, IA 50173, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center is a Christian-based nonprofit set on more than 100 wooded acres in Montour, Iowa, with access to an 80-acre private lake. The property hosts weddings, business retreats, corporate conferences, and group getaways in a natural setting far removed from convention-hall venues. The centerpiece for indoor events is the three-story Four Seasons Conference Center, which accommodates up to 200 guests across two large event floors, an upper chapel, and a main-floor commercial kitchen. Every level offers lake and woodland views. For outdoor ceremonies, Vesper Point provides a handcrafted wooden-pew setting overlooking the lake, with a cross as its focal point and natural shade for guests — also seating up to 200. On-site lodging in the 12-room Oak Lodge and 10 private lakeside cabins allows wedding parties and retreat groups to stay the full weekend. Linen, bedding, and tablecloths are included with rentals, and seasonal lake access — kayaks, canoes, and life jackets — is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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  The Hotel Pattee

  1112 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220, USA

  • Spaces for 160 Guests

  Hotel Pattee opened in 1913 in Perry, Iowa, built by brothers Harry and William Pattee to honor their father D.J. Pattee at a cost of over $150,000. From its earliest days, the hotel served as a social hub for central Iowa, hosting grand banquets and Saturday night dances in a building recognized at the time as the finest hotel in the region. After decades of ownership changes and renovations, the hotel was restored to reflect its original character while celebrating Iowa's cultural heritage. Each of its 40 guest rooms is individually decorated to honor the traditions and immigrant communities that shaped the area. Public spaces include the Howard F. Ahmanson Lobby — a restored 1913 interior featuring Persian rugs, terra cotta tile, replica chandeliers, and an original marble staircase — alongside the Willis Library, a wood-paneled reading room with a fireplace and Arts and Crafts furnishings. For private events, the Spring Valley Ballroom anchors the venue's gathering spaces, its east wall dominated by a mural of Perry's history painted by Iowa artist Doug Shelton. The outdoor Soumas Court offers a courtyard setting among brick architecture, greenery, and art installations, well suited to ceremonies and celebrations. The Pattee Café, with its three dining areas styled after the railroad era, adds a distinctive backdrop for smaller private gatherings.

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  Living History Farms

  11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA

  • Spaces for 55-335 Guests
  • 7 Museums
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Living History Farms is a 500-acre open-air history museum in Urbandale, Iowa, that chronicles 300 years of Midwestern rural heritage — and one of the most distinctive private event settings in the Des Moines area. The property encompasses a recreated 1876 frontier town, two National Historic Register structures, and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces available for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Eight distinct rental venues are spread across the grounds. The Flynn Barn, built in 1871, offers exposed timber beams and an oak floor for receptions of up to 280 guests. The Church of the Land, a nondenominational chapel in the historic Walnut Hill town, seats 130 for weddings and memorials. The Learning Center provides a barn-inspired Great Hall with skylights and exposed beams for up to 330 guests, while the Murray Conference Center features a high domed ceiling and pond views for smaller meetings and gatherings. Outdoor options include the Gazebo, the porch and front lawn of the 1870 Flynn Mansion, the MidAmerican Energy Foundation Pavilion, and a sprawling front lawn suited for festivals and large-scale events. Events are staffed by a dedicated on-site team, and preferred caterers are available. The events team can be reached at rentals@lhf.org or by calling (515) 278-5286.

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