FAQs • Le Mars, IA • CivicEngage

Can we bring in our own alcohol?: No, you may not bring in any alcohol. 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.

Note: no person under the legal drinking age of 21 will be permitted to purchase/consume alcohol. 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 identification available or they will be denied service. This includes every member of the wedding party – absolutely no exceptions will be made.

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Convention and Visitors Bureau

1. Can we bring in our own alcohol?: No, you may not bring in any alcohol. 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.

Note: no person under the legal drinking age of 21 will be permitted to purchase/consume alcohol. 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 identification 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 caterers 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. There are no exceptions to this rule.

4. What are the table sizes at the Golf Course Banquet Hall and Convention Center?: Round tables are 60 inches in diameter and the banquet tables are 8 feet long.

5. Are linens for the tables provided by the Convention Center?: No, we do not provide linens.

6. What are the room dimensions at the Golf Course Banquet Hall and Convention Center?: The convention center dimensions are:
Upper - 112 feet by 64 feet, totaling 7,168 square feet with a ceiling height of 9 feet, 6 inches
Lower - 112 feet by 64 feet, totaling 7,168 sq ft with a ceiling height of 9 feet, 1 inch to beams and 11 feet, 5 inches between
Board Room - 40 feet by 32 feet, totaling 1,280 square feet
Harker's Room - 25 feet by 32 feet, totaling 800 square feet

The Golf Course Banquet Hall measures 70 feet by 50 feet, totaling 3,500 square feet, with a ceiling height of 13 feet (peak) and 8 feet (sides).

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

8. 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 set up and take down service for $25 per hour, per city worker. This service needs to be scheduled a minimum of 1 month prior to your scheduled event through Jessica Brownmiller, Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager, at 712-548-4971.