Versatile space for grand events
The Iowa Events Center is a premier venue in Des Moines, accommodating up to 1,500 guests. It features multiple spaces for large events, including conventions, concerts, and trade shows. Pricing varies from $2,000 to $20,000 based on the event scale and requirements.
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Iowa Events Center Convention Center in 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA accommodates up to 1500 guests, 30,000 sqft of usable space. $11,000 avg. price for typical events. Popular for conventions, concerts, trade shows. Amenities include Stage, Sound system, Catering services, Parking, Wi-Fi. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Main Venue Type
Convention Center
Best for:
conventionsconcertstrade shows
Amenities
StageSound systemCatering servicesParkingWi-Fi
Rating: 4.5/5 (1,705 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
Probably one of if not the best event space in the state of Iowa. The Expo Center, or Iowa Events Center, has multiple floors for all kinds of events. They have smaller rooms for more close-knit gatherings, and a full on ballroom on the uppermost floor. There’s plenty of restrooms on each floor, places to sit down and rest, and outlets if you need to charge anything while you’re here. It looks like a small place on the outside, but once you’re inside there’s quite a lot of space in here.
I came here for the first time for a GalaxyCon convention and it was a really nice experience. I stayed here until pretty late and traffic in downtown around midnight is pretty lowkey, at least on the weekends. I never really felt unsafe either. Friendly staff and people everywhere if you ever need help with directions.
Only thing that is a bummer is there aren’t a wide variety of places to eat nearby. There was food offered inside the center but it was kind of bland. There’s maybe 2-3 restaurants within walking distance to the expo center that are actually worth it. It’d be nice if they built some more restaurants in the empty lots nearby.
– Minespidur
- 5.0/5:
Nice building. A little cool inside but has enough seating and areas for wrestlers. Food vendors outside with decent selection. Good bathrooms.
– Kym Morrison
- 5.0/5:
What a great space! I have been here for two events in the past two years- Blank Children's Hospital Festival of Trees and Lights (Thanksgiving weekend every year) and the Teaching for Impact conference (June of 2023). The festival is an annual tradition for my family. We are so lucky to have great downtown spaces for events like this. The conference was catered for breakfast and the food was excellent.
– Kate Leo
Photo credit(s): Iowa Events Center, Glen Hanson, Deb, Charie McMahon
