Le Mars, Iowa CVB

Convention and Visitor Bureau FAQs

1. Can we bring in our own alcohol? No. All alcohol must be purchased through the bar. It is suggested you contact the bar manager a minimum of 1 month prior to your scheduled event to make arrangements for bar service. Their contact information is located on the back of your rental agreement. Please note: no person under the legal drinking age of 21 will be permitted to purchase/consume alcohol and if they are found to be in possession of alcohol they WILL be asked to leave. It is advisable to inform everyone attending the event to have proper ID available or they WILL be denied service. This includes every member of the wedding party – absolutely No exceptions will be made.

2. May we burn candles at the venue? Per FC 2009, no open flames shall be allowed. This includes candles, smoking material, lighters, matches or any pyrotechnics. The only open flame allowed is a food pan warming device for buffet lines.

3. Do I have to use one of the licensed and designated caterer's for my event? Yes, only caterers that are licensed through the City of Le Mars are authorized to provide service at the Le Mars Convention Center and Willow Creek Golf Course. If there is another caterer you would like to use, they will have to complete the licensing process and pay the licensing fee. No exceptions.

4. What are the table sizes at the Golf Course Banquet Hall & Convention Center and do you provide linens? Round tables are 60 inches in diameter and the banquet tables are 8 feet long. We do not provide linens.

5. What are the room dimensions at the Golf Course Banquet Hall & Convention Center?

Convention Center:
Upper - 112' x 64' = 7,168 sq ft with a ceiling height of 9' - 6"
Lower - 112' x 64' = 7,168 sq ft with a ceiling height of 9' - 1" (to beams) and 11' - 5" (between)
Board Room - 40' x 32' = 1,280 sq ft, and Harker's Room - 25' x 32' = 800 sq ft..

Golf Course Banquet Hall: - 70' x 50' = 3,500 sq ft. Ceiling height of 13' (peak) and 8' (sides).

6. Who is responsible for setting up and taking down tables and chairs? The renter is responsible for setting up/taking down all tables and chairs at the Le Mars Convention Center and Willow Creek Golf Course.

7. Can we hire someone to set up and take down the tables/chairs at the Willow Creek Golf Course and Le Mars Convention Center? Yes. The city offers that service for $25.00/hr/city worker. This service needs to be scheduled a minimum of 1 month prior to your scheduled event through Jessica Lingren, CVB Manager (548-4971).

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If you have further questions :

Jessica Lingren

Convention and Visitors Bureau Convention and Visitor Bureau