Exhibition Centers in Iowa

29 venues in Iowa, 16 of them exhibition centers, 2 cities with a page of their own. Featured placements are marked.

Iowa's exhibition centers in the United States are spread among many small cities, with 29 venues and two city pages: Des Moines, covering 4 venues, and Dubuque, covering 3. Cedar Rapids and Bettendorf have 2 venues each.

In Des Moines, the Iowa Events Center gives 150,000 square feet of exhibit space, 40 meeting rooms and a maximum capacity of 17,100 people. The Jacobson Center has a 32,000 square foot largest exhibit hall and a maximum capacity of 3,400 people. The Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building gives 41,086 square feet of exhibit space, and the Community Choice Convention Center has 29 meeting rooms, a 28,730 square foot ballroom and a connected hotel.

In Dubuque, the Five Flags Center has a maximum capacity of 4,700 people, with on-site parking and a public event calendar. The Grand River Convention Center has 6 meeting rooms and hotels within walking distance, and the Dubuque Iowa Event Center has a 3,075 square foot ballroom and a connected hotel.

Elsewhere, the Sioux City Convention Center gives 40,000 square feet of exhibit space in 3 halls, and the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa gives 30,000 square feet. The Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center in Cedar Rapids gives 35,000 square feet, and the Iowa State Center in Ames has 23 meeting rooms and an 8,000 square foot largest exhibit hall, with outdoor event space, floor plans and Wi-Fi. The Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer has a 24,000 square foot largest exhibit hall and a 7,500 square foot ballroom, with loading docks or drive-in access and Wi-Fi. Other event venues include the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf and the Dickinson Expo Center in Spirit Lake.

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More exhibition centers in Iowa

Bridge View Center

4.4(952 reviews on Google)

102 Church St, Ottumwa

  • Hosts trade shows and conventions
  • Hotels within walking distance
  • On-site parking
(641) 684-7000

Iowa State Center

4.6(367 reviews on Google)

1900 Center Dr, Ames

  • Hosts trade shows and conventions
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor event space
(515) 294-3347

Central Iowa Expo

4.5(90 reviews on Google)

1827 217th Rd Suite 1, Boone

  • Hosts trade shows and conventions
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor event space
(515) 433-6900

Other event venues

Lizard Creek Ranch

4.5(190 reviews on Google)

1762 Johnson Ave, Fort Dodge

  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor event space
  • Public event calendar
(515) 890-3758

Ron Pearson Center

4.8(104 reviews on Google)

5820 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines

  • On-site parking
  • Exclusive in-house catering
  • Floor plans available
(515) 695-3089

Frequently asked questions

Which Iowa venues publish their exhibit space?

The Iowa Events Center in Des Moines gives 150,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building in Des Moines gives 41,086 square feet, and the Sioux City Convention Center gives 40,000 square feet.

Where can I find an Iowa venue with loading docks?

The Jacobson Center and the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building in Des Moines have loading docks or drive-in access. So do the Sioux City Convention Center, the Waterloo Convention Center and the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer.

Which Iowa cities have their own pages?

Des Moines has a city page covering 4 venues, and Dubuque has one covering 3. Venues in Cedar Rapids, Ames, Ottumwa and every other town are on this hub.

Which Iowa venues have a connected hotel?

The Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, the Dubuque Iowa Event Center and the Sioux City Convention Center all have a connected hotel.