A SPACE THAT ELEVATES YOUR CAUSE

Hold your fundraiser or gala event and make an impact on your Central Iowa community

Bright loft event space with long white buffet table, large windows, and industrial garage doors

capacity : 400

seating: 300



Every Heritage venue rental comes equipped with the necessities.

AV Equipment + projector

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

FREE PARKING

Outdoor Space

High Speed WiFi

Tables & Chairs

The right venue makes all the difference in your event's success

Heritage gives your fundraiser the kind of setting that signals to your guests that this cause is worth giving to. Accessible from across Central Iowa, with everything your event needs already in place.

GALAS + FORMAL FUNDRAISERS

Create a gala experience that your donors will talk about long after the evening ends. Heritage’s has an open event space sets the perfect stage for formal fundraising dinners, black-tie events, and upscale galas. Full bar, preferred catering,.......everything a gala needs, all in one beautiful Iowa venue.

SILENT + LIVE ACTIONS

Heritage’s flexible floor plan is ideal for auction-style fundraisers. The open layout allows for seamless traffic flow around auction items, and our AV equipment ensures your auctioneer and live bidding are heard clearly throughout the space. Set up the room the way it works for your event!

COMMUNITY NON-PROFITS

Heritage is here to support the community at its core. We want to be a part of your fundraiser for a local school, nonprofit organization, or other community cause close to your heart. Heritage is proud to be the space where Central Iowa comes together to do good.

BENEFIT DINNERS + COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

Heritage offers a welcoming setting for benefit dinners and community gatherings that need to feel both meaningful and memorable, with full catering, bar service, and an accessible space that welcomes guests.

Venue Rental Starting at $500

Heritage is ready to host the event you’ve always imagined. Reach out to Kris today to check availability, discuss pricing, and start planning the most beautiful day of your life. Off-season pricing is available for select dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Organizing a fundraiser comes with plenty of logistics to manage. The venue shouldn’t be one of the stressful parts. Here are answers to the questions we most often hear from fundraiser organizers. Don’t see yours? Reach out, we’ll get back to you directly.

  • What types of fundraisers does Heritage host?

    Heritage hosts galas, silent and live auctions, benefit dinners, nonprofit events, community gatherings, school fundraisers, and any event organized around a cause worth supporting. If it brings people together for something meaningful, Heritage is the right space for it.

  • How many guests can Heritage accommodate for a fundraiser?

    Heritage comfortably holds 400 guests, has 300 wood crossback seats, making it ideal for everything from intimate benefit dinners to large-scale galas and community fundraisers.

  • Is there AV equipment available for presentations and auctioneers? AV equipment included in the venue rental?

    Yes! Heritage includes AV equipment and a projector with every venue rental. Whether you need it for a keynote presentation, a video tribute, or a live auction, the technology is already here and ready to go.

  • Is catering available for fundraiser events?

    Yes! Heritage works with a curated list of preferred catering partners who can provide everything from elegant plated dinners to casual buffet-style service. Catering is available as an add-on to any venue rental.

  • Does Heritage offer special pricing for nonprofits?

    Ask Kris Yes — Heritage offers off-season pricing for events booked during select times of year. We understand that nonprofits and community organizations often work with tighter budgets, and we want to make Heritage as accessible as possible. Reach out to Kris to ask about available dates and pricing.

  • Is there parking available for large fundraiser events?

    Yes — Heritage has free on-site parking for all guests, making it easy for donors and attendees coming from Ames, Ankeny, Des Moines, and surrounding communities.


  • How do I book Heritage for a fundraiser?

    Reach out via our contact form or book a call.  We’ll get back to you personally to discuss your event, check availability, and walk you through all the options.

We’d love to make your day special.