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About Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel brings live band services to weddings across Des Moines, Iowa, working from Altoona. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Meadows Events & Conference Center and The Farmhouse Studios. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Des Moines
How much does a live wedding band cost in Des Moines?
Live bands in Des Moines commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Meadows Events & Conference Center | 0.1 mi |
| The Farmhouse Studios | 1.3 mi |
| Northbridge Event Center | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
- Where
- Altoona · 8 miles northeast of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Des Moines
- One of 48 live wedding bands we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (515) 967-1000
- Website
- Visit site
From Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel's website
“Come join us for a night of fun at Prairie Meadows casino and hotel. Prairie Meadows is located in the Des Moines, Iowa area!”prairiemeadows.com
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Around Altoona
- Nearest venue
- The Meadows Events & Conference Center, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 28 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 9 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Pleasant Hill, Ankeny, Bondurant
Distances are straight-line from Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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