Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, PO Box 1000, Altoona, IA
Capacity: 1,000 people
About Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
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
Deposit is Required
| Pricing is for
all event types
$13 - $44
/person
Pricing for all event types
Event Spaces
Altoona Room
Hop’s Horsemen’s Lounge
Meadows Ballroom
Meadows Ballroom A
Meadows Ballroom B
Meadows Ballroom C
Meadows Ballroom C1
Meadows Ballroom C2
Meadows Ballroom C3
North Turfside
Polk County Room
Private Bar
The Pavilion
The Prairie Rose Room
Trackside Hospitality Tent
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