Iowa’s Oldest Entertainment Arena
The Hippodrome a large indoor sports and concert venue that has been the home for Midwest entertainment since 1910. Able to accommodate today’s entertainment requirements, the Hippodrome is your venue in the Midwest!
Perfect for
Concerts
Craft Shows
Circuses
Horse Shows
Rodeos & Bull Riding
Gun & Knife Shows
Kick Boxing
Antique & Collectible Shows
Monster Trucks
Conventions
Auctions
Swap Meets
Political Rallies
And so much more
Specs/Accommodations
Arena Floor: 20,000 square feet (200’ x 100’)
Lobby: 4,000 square feet
Venue Credits
Over 100 Years of stellar ticket sales
Up to 7000 seating capacity
Flexible merch and vending contracts
Versatile auditorium with full girder support for unlimited light and sound support
Capacity
234 Box seats
5200 permanent seats
1800 floor seating with chairs
Climate Control: Heated facility
Floor: Concrete or dirt
Ceiling Height: 27’ low steel to rafters
Freight Door: 16’ high x 14.6’ wide
Electricity
480v – 3phase
120/240v single phase
120/208/408 – 3 phase
Concessions: 4 stands
Restaurant: Calamity Café (150 Capacity)
Dressing Rooms: 6 available (4 large, 2 private with showers)
Back side catering for band and crew
For More Details:
Call (319) 234-7515
Email at info@nationalcattlecongress.com
ADVANTAGES
Go with the Pros – From planning to post-concert load-out, our seasoned staff helps make things simple, eliminating stress and uncertainty through our ability to easily communicate complex technical details, like lighting specifications. Take advantage of our in-house ticketing system, E-Tix, with easy online ticket purchases.
More for Your Money – A lower “cost per seat” price tag means bigger profit potential for you. With advertisement on our 2 electric signs, website advertisement and social media posts.
Sized Perfectly – The Hippodrome Auditorium’s 6,000-seat size is perfectly suited for new acts on the rise or classic acts playing to small/mid-size audiences.
Location, Location, Location – Access right off of Highway 218 makes the Hippodrome easy to find and easy to get in and out of without hassle.
Plenty of Parking – Unlike some venues, on-site parking at the Hippodrome’s Auditorium is close and plentiful for concert and event attendees.