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Compare proposals and book your ideal event spaceIowa State Fairgrounds
E 30th Street and East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50317
Venue Details
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity-
Seating capacity10,000
Built-
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues
Amenities
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- Furniture
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Meeting rooms
Largest room
184,096 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
165,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
110,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
10,000
Meeting rooms
Largest room
184,096 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
165,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
110,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
10,000
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Varied Industries Building | 165,000 sq. ft. 480 x 230 sq. ft. | 14 ft. | - | - | - | - | - |
4-H Exhibits Building | 51,500 sq. ft. 171 x 266 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 2500 | 2500 | - | 2500 | 1500 |
Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center | 24,500 sq. ft. 100 x 195 sq. ft. | 22 ft. | 1800 | 1400 | - | 1800 | 950 |
Elwell Family Food Center | 15,000 sq. ft. 100 x 150 sq. ft. | 24 ft. | 1660 | 1250 | - | 1660 | 855 |
Walnut Center | 8,640 sq. ft. 72 x 120 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 1000 | 1000 | - | 775 | 400 |
Grandstand | 30,000 sq. ft. 605 x 116 sq. ft. | - | 10400 | 10400 | - | - | - |
Agriculture Building | 47,448 sq. ft. 104 x 312 sq. ft. | 25 ft. | 1600 | 1200 | - | 1600 | 825 |
Shoppers' Mart | 30,000 sq. ft. - | 28 ft. | - | - | - | - | - |
Family Theaters | 5,600 sq. ft. - | 15 ft. | 600 | 600 | - | 300 | - |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
13.1 mi
Distance from airport 13.1 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
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Explore frequently asked questions from the Iowa State Fairgrounds regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Iowa State Fairgrounds's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Iowa State Fairgrounds have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Health and Safety
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Does Iowa State Fairgrounds clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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