The Cardiff Event Center at Fort Frenzy

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

The Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy boasts a 6,500 + square foot event center / reception space that was specifically designed to transform into an event venue that comfortably accommodates 400 + people. In 2019 a substantial bar area and modern flooring as well as vestibule was added to the space. The lobby, also included with the rental, adds roughly 500 additional square feet of space. Exciting news for future brides & grooms--our venue is now located within walking distance to Brookstone Inn & Suites, a cozy yet contemporary hotel newly opened in 2019!

Best of Zola 2023

Seated guest capacity

  • 100-400

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Outdoor
3232 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Our event spaces

The Cardiff Event Center

You'll find no other event space that provides more FUN!

The Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy boasts a 6,500 + square foot event center / reception space that was specifically designed to transform into an event venue that comfortably accommodates 400 + people. State-of-the-art technology & sound & gorgeous chandeliers, as well as friendly bar staff are among several of the offerings included with the space. (Not to mention all of the "givens" expected of an exceptional event venue, including clean restrooms & dependable air conditioning.)

Guest capacity

50-400 Seated

50-400 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, After party, Other

Room cost

1000

The Cardiff Event Center

You'll find no other event space that provides more FUN!

The Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy boasts a 6,500 + square foot event center / reception space that was specifically designed to transform into an event venue that comfortably accommodates 400 + people. State-of-the-art technology & sound & gorgeous chandeliers, as well as friendly bar staff are among several of the offerings included with the space. (Not to mention all of the "givens" expected of an exceptional event venue, including clean restrooms & dependable air conditioning.)

Guest capacity

50-400 Seated

50-400 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, After party, Other

Room cost

1000

Available services that can be provided by The Cardiff Event Center at Fort Frenzy

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Shuttle
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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  • Smoothest best day ever!

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    •Brianna S.•Dec 15, 2022

    Jen went above and beyond helping us prepare and during our special day! I can’t say enough good things about her and all the Cardiff Center staff! The process of finding all our vendors, was super easy with all of Jen’s good recommendations! She made our special day run so smooth! We couldn’t have done it with out all the help from Jen!

  • Great venue for any sized event

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    •Jerrad Hanson•Dec 14, 2022

    This venue has a beautiful atmosphere with very helpful and fendly staff. Always a recommendation of mine