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Val Air Ballroom

301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA
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Type: Historic Sites
Most recent review
- 16 Mar 2013
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Des Moines, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The Val Air Ballroom has been around for years and years. An old structure thats withheld the hands of time still holds concerts and various musicians have entertained within these walls. Not a huge hall and the ventilation system needs to be revamped for large crowds. A fun atmosphere and the locals who organize the shows do a really good... More

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Mason City, Iowa, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

I don't get why people have put 5 stars.....have they actually been to this place? This place is absolutely disgusting. The place was really outdated I have never been to a place in such disrepair. The bathrooms were the worst part....they were absolutely disgusting. I think out of four sinks only one was working properly and all of the hand... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012 via mobile

Once again great show. I love taking my kids to shows here. We will ne back for the lamb of god show. I enjoy the shows it would be great if half way thru the show you turn the air on. It does it awful hot in the crowd. Also wish you would let us keep the lids for our... More

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Perry, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

My job hosted an employee holiday party there a couple of years ago. The place is small and a little outdated.

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62 reviews 62 reviews
14 attraction reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

I have gone to the Val Air Ballroom for many years. There is always space on the huge dance floor to dance expressively. There are plenty of tables to sit at if you come a little early. Call ahead to see what their schedule is. Tickets for a concert or special event can be expensive, but if you inquire ahead... More

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Centerville, Iowa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

I have been to several concerts at the Val Air Ballroom and it's a great place! The sound is always great, the drinks are always cold, and the crowd is always fun!!

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

They always have interesting bands for many different taste

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2012

This place is long and narrow, but for the concert I saw, it was relatively uncrowded. I saw Staind, Halestorm, and Cavo perform there, and I was able to get so close that I could've gave Aaron Lewis a high-five. Val Air might need a decent renovation on the inside, though. Also, bring cash because the bar doesnt take CCs.

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Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
14 attraction reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

Standard standing room concert venue, but also has a bar off to the side with lot's of seating, and room in the back if you don't want to be smothered by the crowd. Probably the best concert venue in DM.

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

i live within a block of this concert venue. Why bother paying the high price for a ticket? I have been able to hear every loud music concert from the comfort of my living room for the past 10+ years. Every down beat, every vibration, everything. Can't get a good night sleep until one hour or two after the concert... More

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