Grand River Center
Wedding venue in Dubuque, Iowa
About Grand River Center
Set on the Mississippi River in Dubuque, the Grand River Center is a three-story convention venue with river views, more than 86,000 square feet of event space, a 30,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 12,000-square-foot ballroom and six meeting rooms. Wedding options include the glass River Room, ballroom and pre-function areas, meeting rooms, exhibit spaces, and an outdoor patio. The River Room can host ceremonies or smaller receptions; the ballroom and other rooms offer reception settings. The venue provides event planning, in-house catering, audiovisual services and complimentary Wi-Fi. On-site and nearby parking are available, and the connected Grand Harbor Resort provides nearby lodging.
The facts
- Guests
- 100–800 guests
- Price
- From $1,000
- Pricing note
- Wedding ceremony rentals: River Room $2,000; Ballroom pre-function $1,000 (available with a ballroom reception); patio $1,000. Reception rentals: Ballroom $3,000; Meeting Rooms 1/2/3 $2,000; Meeting Rooms 4/5/6 $2,500; River Room $2,000. These are venue rental package amounts; menu, tax, and service charges are separate.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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How to reach Grand River Center
- Website: grandrivercenter.com
- Phone: (563) 690-4500
- Address: 500 Bell St
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