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Knapp Creek Event Center (formerly Ponderosa Ballroom)

195 1st Street South, Walford, IA, USA, 52351
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Venue Details

Standing capacity500
Seating capacity450
Built1920
Renovated2021
Venue typeBanquet facility

Amenities

Facilities

  • Internet access
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering
  • Outside caterers allowed

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
15,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
1
Space (outdoor)
19,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500
Seating capacity
450
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4,000 sq. ft.
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550
550

Location

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Complimentary parking

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Sustainable Practices

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