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Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Elwell Family Food Center
Address
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317
Capacity
Seated: 1,660
F&B Options
Exclusive catering only
Other Spaces at Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
- William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
- Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
- Walnut Center
- Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
- John Deere Agriculture Building
- Maytag Family Theaters
- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion
- Grandstand
- Oman Family Youth Inn
- Outdoor Arena
- Campgrounds
- Stalling Barn
- Sheep Barn
- Horse Barn
- Swine Barn
- Cattle Barn
- Susan Knapp Amphitheater
- Anne and Bill Riley Stage
- MidAmerican Energy Stage
- Fun Forest Stage
Overview
Fully renovated in 2008, the Elwell Family Food Center is climate-controlled space ideal for year-round use. During the Fair, it is a hub of activity housing the prestigious Foods Department. During the off-season, the building offers a large, open space suitable for a variety of events including meetings, fundraisers, parties, weddings and small trade shows.
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Floorplans
Capacities by Room Arrangement
Theater: Capacity 1,660
Schoolroom: Capacity 855
Banquet: Capacity 1,250