The Avacentre

The Avacentre Full-service wedding and event venues serving Anamosa and Cedar Rapids with great food, warm hospitality, and celebrations made easy.

We are the best choice when deciding where to create your next memory. Located in Cedar Rapids and Solon, Iowa. The Avacentre offers the perfect combination of decor and location. The Avacentre service to the community has included wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, graduation parties, corporate meetings, recognition and awards banquet

s, fundraisers...the list goes on, just as the events of our lives do! Whatever the event may call for, we specialize in "Making It Work" for you! We are a one stop shop for all your catering needs.

Big moments deserve a space to celebrate. 🎉 From graduation parties to showers, birthdays & more, make your next gatheri...
09/10/2026

Big moments deserve a space to celebrate. 🎉 From graduation parties to showers, birthdays & more, make your next gathering one to remember at The Avacentre.

📩 Ready to start planning? Contact [email protected] for availability and details.

🎄SAVE THE DATE!🎄A new holiday tradition is coming to Anamosa!✨Join us December 4–5, 2026for the first 151 Holiday Market...
09/07/2026

🎄SAVE THE DATE!🎄
A new holiday tradition is coming to Anamosa!✨

Join us December 4–5, 2026for the first 151 Holiday Market at the Avacentre— a festive, small-town holiday market filled with unique vendors, local makers, Christmas shopping, good food, and plenty of holiday cheer.

📅 December 4–5, 2026
📍 Avacentre | Anamosa, Iowa

Grab your girlfriends, make your Christmas lists, and save the date for a weekend of shopping small, supporting local, and celebrating the season!❤️🎁

✨ WANT TO BE A VENDOR?
We’re looking for unique makers, boutiques, small businesses, and more to help us bring the 151 Holiday Market to life!

🎄 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/3BfcL8ZCcbsB3Q9i7

151 Holiday Market at the Avacentre - Shop small. Celebrate local. Make it merry.

& just like that, fall is back!Let us know if our patio would be suitable for your next event.
09/06/2026

& just like that, fall is back!
Let us know if our patio would be suitable for your next event.

Sometimes the wedding planning starts before the engagement does.Zola’s 2026 First Look Report found that 19% of couples...
07/29/2026

Sometimes the wedding planning starts before the engagement does.

Zola’s 2026 First Look Report found that 19% of couples began actively planning their wedding before the proposal. Even more surprising, 10% had already toured a venue and 7% had booked one before becoming officially engaged.

For many couples, the proposal may be a surprise, but the conversations about the future have already happened. They know the kind of celebration they want, who they hope will be there and where they can picture the day taking place.

You do not need to have every detail decided, or even a ring on your finger, to begin exploring the possibilities. Send The Avacentre a DM to schedule a relaxed tour, ask questions and get an early look at the space.

Couples spend a lot of time thinking about flowers, décor and the little details that make a wedding feel personal. Gues...
07/28/2026

Couples spend a lot of time thinking about flowers, décor and the little details that make a wedding feel personal. Guests, however, tend to notice something else first.

The Knot’s 2024 Guest Study found that 73% of wedding guests noticed the food, making it the most frequently noticed part of the celebration. Music followed at 57%, with the reception space and comfortable setup close behind at 55%.

That is why the guest experience is about more than how the room photographs. It is also about serving food people enjoy, creating a comfortable environment and keeping the celebration moving from dinner through the final song.

The Avacentre offers in-house food and beverage service along with an experienced team that can help coordinate the details surrounding your reception. DM us to arrange a visit, talk through your guest experience and take the first step toward reserving your wedding date.

07/27/2026

A memorable wedding does not have to require a plane ticket.

According to Zola’s latest comparable planning data, 67% of weddings were close enough for most guests to drive, while destination weddings accounted for 32%. That is a small shift toward couples choosing to celebrate closer to home, where travel is easier and more of the people they care about can be part of the day.

Choosing a local venue can also make planning more manageable. At The Avacentre, couples can host a beautiful celebration while relying on one experienced team for the venue, food, beverages and many of the details that bring the day together.

Considering a wedding closer to home? Message us to tour The Avacentre, review available dates and see how easily your plans can begin taking shape.

07/26/2026

In the Midwest, wedding season comes twice. Spring brings fresh color and comfortable temperatures, while fall offers crisp air and the warm seasonal atmosphere so many couples love. That is why both seasons are especially popular for weddings throughout the region.

Of course, popular dates tend to be reserved early. Once you have a season in mind, securing the venue gives the rest of your planning a place to begin.

At The Avacentre, our team can help you move from choosing a date to planning the celebration, with food, beverages and many important services available in-house. Thinking about a spring or fall wedding? Send us a DM to check availability and schedule a time to see the space.

Wedding registries have changed quite a bit. While kitchen appliances and household essentials remain popular, more coup...
07/25/2026

Wedding registries have changed quite a bit. While kitchen appliances and household essentials remain popular, more couples are now asking for something that gives them greater flexibility.

According to The Knot’s 2026 Annual Registry Study, 75% of couples ask for cash, often to help fund a honeymoon, travel or another experience they can enjoy together. Gift cards are also becoming a common registry choice, giving newlyweds the freedom to decide what they need after the wedding.

It is another reminder that today’s weddings are becoming more personal. Couples are choosing what works for their lives, from the gifts they request to the way they plan and celebrate their day.

The Avacentre team is here to make that planning process easier, with your venue, food, beverages and many important details available in one place. Send us a DM to start the conversation, explore available dates and begin creating a wedding that feels like your own.

07/24/2026

Building the guest list can be one of the first moments when a wedding starts to feel real. According to The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, the average U.S. wedding includes 117 guests, but here in the Midwest, that number rises to 140 guests.

That means finding the right venue is not only about how the room looks. It is also about making sure your guests can dine comfortably, move through the celebration easily and enjoy the experience from the first arrival through the final dance.

The Avacentre gives couples the space and support to bring everyone together, with food, beverages and many other important details handled by our in-house team.

Planning a wedding with a growing guest list? DM us to talk through your plans, check available dates and see whether The Avacentre is the right fit for your celebration.

The right music does more than fill the room. It helps set the pace for the entire reception, from introductions and din...
07/23/2026

The right music does more than fill the room. It helps set the pace for the entire reception, from introductions and dinner to the first dance and the moment everyone finally makes their way onto the dance floor.

According to The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, 71% of couples hire a DJ, while 12% choose a live band. A DJ can offer a wide range of music while also helping manage announcements, special moments and the overall flow of the celebration.

At The Avacentre, our team helps make sure your venue, food, beverages and reception plans work together, so you can focus on celebrating instead of trying to coordinate every moving part yourself.

Ready to start planning a reception your guests will not want to leave? Send us a DM and let’s talk about your wedding date.

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23486 County Road E34
Anamosa, IA
52205

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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