The District Venue

The District Venue is a two-storey event space in Ankeny's Prairie Trail area, available for weddings, corporate gatherings and private celebrations. Its open-plan layout combines a main event floor with a loft level, giving organisers room to shape the space for different styles of occasion. The venue can host wedding ceremonies and receptions in one location, and also welcomes meetings, company dinners, fundraisers, birthday parties, graduations and holiday events.

The venue's all-inclusive approach brings many practical arrangements together. Organisers can arrange in-house catering, with meals served plated, buffet-style or family-style, as well as a full-service bar with cash, hosted or combined options. The venue also provides an event coordinator, bartenders and waiting staff, tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, tableware and glassware. Set-up and clear-up of venue-provided items are included, helping reduce the amount of coordination required on the day.

For presentations and business events, the space has a sound system, projectors, cordless microphones and Wi-Fi. The venue is wheelchair accessible, has an elevator and offers complimentary parking nearby. Wedding bookings can include use of a bridal suite, while the open vendor policy lets organisers bring in outside suppliers, except for food and drink. The team also offers off-site catering and bar services in the Ankeny and Des Moines area. With adaptable room arrangements and support for both formal and relaxed occasions, The District Venue gives event planners a practical setting for gatherings of different sizes and purposes.