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About Red Acre Barn
Red Acre Barn brings venue services to weddings across Des Moines, Iowa, working from Prole. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Sunset Ridge Barn, White Knot Barn. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Des Moines
How much does wedding catering cost in Des Moines?
Catering in Des Moines typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Red Acre Barn
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sunset Ridge Barn | 0.6 mi |
| White Knot Barn | 0.7 mi |
| The Vineyard at St. Charles - Wedding Venue | 3.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Red Acre Barn 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
- 4053 Kirkwood St, Prole, IA 50229, USA
- Where
- Prole · 18 miles south of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Des Moines
- One of 108 wedding caterers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (319) 371-8668
- Website
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From Red Acre Barn's website
“Looking for Central Iowa's best wedding event venue? Book Red Acre Barn and have the best day of your life!”redacrebarn.com
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Around Prole
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 11 within 10
- Communities served
- St Charles, Martensdale, Indianola, Norwalk
Distances are straight-line from Red Acre Barn; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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