Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

1 Prairie Meadows Dr, PO Box 1000, Altoona, IA
1,000 Capacity
$650 to $2,200 for 50 Guests
The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows is the beautiful and modern venue you’ve been looking for. Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, our Events Center provides more than 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. We offer dozens of room configurations and the ability to serve up to 1,500 guests – making it perfect for any event, from a small business meeting or holiday party to a large wedding reception or trade show. We also offer all-inclusive event packages and onsite event planners that will be with you every step of the way. Anyone that hosts their event at Prairie Meadows has access to our casino, restaurants, and beautiful 168-room hotel.

Event Pricing

Menu Options Starting At
$13 - $44 per person

Event Spaces

Altoona Room
Altoona Room
General Event Space
Hop’s Horsemen’s Lounge
Hop’s Horsemen’s Lounge
Restaurant/Lounge
132 Capacity
Meadows Ballroom
Meadows Ballroom
Ballroom
Meadows Ballroom A
Meadows Ballroom A
Ballroom Section
Meadows Ballroom B
Meadows Ballroom B
Ballroom Section
Meadows Ballroom C
Meadows Ballroom C
Ballroom Section
Meadows Ballroom C1
Meadows Ballroom C1
Ballroom Section
Meadows Ballroom C2
Meadows Ballroom C2
Ballroom Section
Meadows Ballroom C3
Meadows Ballroom C3
Ballroom Section
1,200 Capacity
North Turfside
North Turfside
General Event Space
Polk County Room
Polk County Room
General Event Space
Private Bar
Private Bar
Restaurant/Lounge
The Pavilion
The Pavilion
General Event Space
180 Capacity
The Prairie Rose Room
The Prairie Rose Room
General Event Space
65 Capacity
Trackside Hospitality Tent
Trackside Hospitality Tent
General Event Space
85 Capacity

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Full Bar/Lounge
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Indoor Pool
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Valet Parking
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 1000
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 18
  • Special Features: - Variety of unique indoor and outdoor spaces are available - 3 food and beverage outlets - Casino with Slots, Table Games, and Simulcast - Live horse racing May - September, Friday though Monday - Complimentary Parking, including RV and bus parking
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 35,000
  • Year Renovated: 2019