Corporate Outings
Maytag Theater (East Side)
Contact eventservices@iowastatefair.org to reserve
Pricing is $300 per session; only 1 session per day (8 a.m.-11 a.m.)
The Rental Includes:
- Main floor set with 8 round tables with 8 chairs each (seating for 64)
- 3 banquet tables for use
- No linens are available
- Auditorium seating for approximately 295
- Catering may be provided through on-site or off-site caterers, 17.5% catering fee due to ISF
No parking or loading passes are available at the Variety Theater due to its close proximity to Grand Avenue
Theater rental does not include admission to the Iowa State Fair, but we are happy to assist with group purchasing!
Alliant Energy Landing
Contact eventservices@iowastatefair.org to be put on a waiting list.
Pricing is $1,000 per session; either 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3 p.m.-9 p.m.
The Shelter Rental Includes:
- 44 picnic tables (seating for approximately 352 people)
- 20 cocktail-style tables with chairs for additional seating
- Ambient-style sound system
- Garbage cans
- Electrical outlets
- 2 complimentary load/unload passes to assist with catering or event deliveries and 1 parking pass at the landing during event hours
- Conveniently located restrooms
- On-site or off-site catering options
Catering choices include on or off-site caterers for food only. All beer purchases must be purchased from an on-site caterer.
Other Fair Locations for Groups
In addition to our on-site shelter, the following Fair food locations are able to accommodate groups. Please contact the vendors directly to inquire about availability.
Beef Promotions of Iowa (Cattlemen's): Wayne Baumhover, waynebaumhover@gmail.com
Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery: Joni Bell, greatc8765@gmail.com
Bubbly Bar & Bistro: Bryan Enloe, bryan@hideawayatthefair.com
Bud Tent: Mike Cunningham, mike@budtent.com
Depot: Helen Little/Eric or Grant Campbell, campbellscorndogs@msn.com
Iowa Craft Beer Tent: Steve Linn, steve@iowacraftbeertent.com
Jalapeño Pete’s: Sue Kirke, sue.a.kirke@gmail.com
JR’s South Pork Ranch: Brooks Reynolds, brooks@brbfest.com
Old West Roadhouse: robinhotchkiss@cox.net
Stockman’s: stockmansinn@gmail.com