Come party with us!
Weddings, picnics, political rallies, and trade shows, we do it all! Host your annual outings with us to ensure your event is a success!
How to Rent
For questions regarding rental rates and details for Mississippi Valley Fairground facilities, please fill out the form below, or call The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds at (563) 326-5338.
Fair Center
- 30,000 SF heated building
- 9 20amp electrical drops evenly spaced every 100-feet
- A balcony overlooking the floor is frequently used by events as a temporary office area
- Restrooms and a concession area are conveniently located in the building
- Large roll-up doors are spaced along all sides provide easy access and increased ventilation
- Wi-Fi is available within the building
Iowa Building
- The newest addition to fairgrounds rental offerings
- 22,500 SF of clear floor space
- Located next to paved parking and the Fair
- Concession area, balcony, bathrooms and a bar are conveniently located in the building
- 20 amp outlets are evenly spaced across the room
- Space includes several roll up doors and controllable access doors at the main and north entrance
- Space can be used for large wedding receptions, fundraisers, banquets, booths, boats, large display items such as tractors, cars and combines
- Bleacher seating can be provided as needed
- 6,100 SF
- 300-person seating capacity
- Space can be used for weddings, meetings and trade shows
- Space includes AC, heating, bathrooms, bar, round and rectangular tables
- Convenient parking
- Electrical outlets
Expo Center
- 9,000 SF
- 300-700-person seating capacity
- Space includes AC, heating, bathrooms, bar, round and rectangular tables
- Convenient parking
- Electrical outlets
Starlite Ballroom
- 11,250 SF
- 300-700-person seating capacity
- Space includes AC, heating, bathrooms, bar, round and rectangular tables
- Wood dance floor
- Built-in stage
- Convenient parking
- Electrical outlets
Outdoor Picnic Area
- 7,200 SF
- 500-person seating capacity
- Space includes concessions area and bathrooms
- Convenient parking
Outdoor Horse Arena
- 26,400 SF
- Space includes bathrooms
- Convenient parking
Grandstand
- 5,500+ person capacity
- Space can be used for motor events, demolition derbies, monster trucks, and concerts
- Includes concessions, restrooms and a permanent stage located in the center of the racetrack
- Convenient parking
The Shed
- 150 person capacity
- For small parties
- Newly remodeled
- Bathrooms
- Full Bar
- Outside patio seating area.
The following caterers are the preferred caterers for The Mississippi Valley Fair. These caterers are familiar with our facilities:
- A Guy and A Grill (563)-260-0229
- Bridges Catering (309) 794-0730
- Corner Stop Catering (563) 689-6578
- Debord’s Catering (309) 762-5323
- Hy-Vee Catering (Call your local store)
- Iowa Machine Shed (563) 391-2427
- Jeff’s Market Catering (563) 785-4767
- Matthiesen’s Catering (563) 659-8409
- Smokin Butt BBQ (563) 570-0476 or (569) 676-9222
- Wiseguys Pizza (563) 359-1200
Area Information
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!