# Upcoming Events at Prairie Meadows In Altoona, IA | Events & Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Discover a variety of upcoming events at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA. Get all the information you need and buy tickets for the best events at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA.
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Discover a variety of upcoming events at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA. Get all the information you need and buy tickets for the best events at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA.

## Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: 2026 Early Learning Fall Institute  Participant Registration
  - **Description**: Friday October 2nd Keynote - Ron Mohl
Saturday October 3rd Keynote - Lisa MurphyAbout this EventThe 2026 Early Learning Fall Institute is on October 2-3. The Iowa Early Learning Fall Institute brings together early
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/2026-early-learning-fall-institute-participant-registration/100001984812438433
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino and Racetrack
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 282
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Comedy Show Featuring Scot Long
  - **Description**: Prairie Meadows is proud to welcome nationally touring comedian Scott Long, an Altoona native who has been featured on NBC, FOX-TV, and whose Drybar Comedy special has earned over 2 million views. Known for his quick wit and standout audience interaction,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/comedy-show-featuring-scot-long/200030720159011
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Early Learning Fall Institute 2026 Vendor Registration
  - **Description**: Iowa AEYC invites you to join the vendors at our Early Learning Fall Institute on October 2-3, 2026.About this EventThe Fall Institute is a great opportunity to share your products with hundreds of early childhood profess
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/early-learning-fall-institute-2026-vendor-registration/100001984819263848
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows
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  - **Price**: USD 35 to 400
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: 27th Annual Red Tie Gala
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening of support for the families of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa - November 7th, 2026 at Prairie Meadows ! Registration is now OPEN!

Don't miss out on:

-Cocktail hour featuring signature drinks and full
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/27th-annual-red-tie-gala/200030407813024
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: ISI Rising Annual Fundraising Banquet
  - **Description**: An evening celebrating our Iowa / Israeli relationship!About this EventISI Rising - An evening celebrating our Iowa / Israeli relationship!Come join us for a special evening at the
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Oct 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/isi-rising-annual-fundraising-banquet/100001996918896174
  - **Venue**: Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows
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  - **Price**: USD 82 to 10,673
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Cake Gala 2026 | The Beacon
  - **Description**: This is our annual fundraiser, and one of the most meaningful nights of the year at The Beacon.

At The Beacon, birthdays matter.

For many of the women we support, birthdays have been overlooked, painful, or simply another day to get through. So we do so
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 92
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/cake-gala-2026-the-beacon/200030123982318
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Conference Center
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: HOLD ON at Prairie Meadows!!
  - **Description**: NEW YEAR, NEW FUN! Bring your friends and your good luck out for a great time at the casino! Lookin' forward to a great Fall night of fun with great music and dancin'! We will see you there!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/hold-on-at-prairie-meadows/200030545968849
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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- **Event Name**: CHANTILLY LACE AT THE PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO, ALTOONA, IA!
  - **Description**: Join The CHANTILLY LACE 50'S 60'S BAND for an upbeat, fun show to take you back to the golden era of Jukebox songs and sock hops! Dance to your favorites such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Brenda Lee and so much more!
Have your favor
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/chantilly-lace-at-the-prairie-meadows-racetrack-and-casino-altoona-ia/200030357712624
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Supremes Tribute - Supreme Girls of Motown
  - **Description**: Step back in time and enjoy a musical journey with The Supremes Tribute - Supreme Girls of Motown! This vibrant show brings the timeless hits, glamorous style, and signature sound of one of music’s most iconic groups to life. With stunning harmonies and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/the-supremes-tribute-supreme-girls-of-motown/200030715858825
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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- **Event Name**: Night Before Halloween LIVE at Prairie Meadows!!
  - **Description**: Join us for the start of Halloween weekend! Back to Vinyl returns to the Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge for a special Halloween-themed show that is sure to make your spooky holiday special!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/night-before-halloween-live-at-prairie-meadows/200029988102834
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: halloween, holiday
- **Event Name**: Southern California's Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles"
  - **Description**: Southern California’s Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles," is coming to the Finish Line Show Lounge. Tickets are on sale now at Midwestix.com or in the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop, while supplies last. 

Enjoy the timeless music of one of America’s gr
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/southern-californias-hotel-california-a-salute-to-the-eagles/200030715858519
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Prairie Meadows Casino
  - **Description**: Great Country Music Done by The Best!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/prairie-meadows-casino/200030101291249
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Encore Legends ⚡️ Prairie Meadows
  - **Description**: Iowa's Ultimate Party Rock Band- Encore Legends returns to rock the Finish Line Lounge stage at Prairie Meadows!

Like what you see? We are signed with Beyond Media Entertainment (BME). Hit up Alyce Nall on Messenger, by email encorelegendsalyce@gmail.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/encore-legends-️-prairie-meadows/200030169772849
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties

## Trending Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Panda Fest
  - **Description**: Panda Fest is Coming to Iowa for the First Time Ever!

Panda Fest, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S., is making its Iowa debut at Outlets of Des Moines. Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the flavors, art, and cultu
  - **Venue**: 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night with Myq Kaplan & The Comedy Farm
  - **Description**: NYC Comedy pro Myq Kaplan (Tonight Show, Conan, Seth Myers, Comedy Central & more) will grace the McGarvey's stage w/ The Comedy FarmAbout this EventMyq Kaplan Headlines another Comedy Farm @McGarvey's show in Altoona
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: Sci-Fi Valley Con, Part 17: October 16-18, 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to Sci-Fi Valley Con 2026, Part 2 of 2!

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary as we host our 17th biannual science fiction convention from October 16-18, 2026, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA. Celebrated for its dynamic atmos
  - **Venue**: 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: Big RAM Bash 2026
  - **Description**: SEP's biggest homecoming celebration is back for 2026!

Join the SEP Education Foundation and SEP Alumni Association for the fun, FREE Big RAM Bash before the homecoming game in the greenspace on the south side of SEP High School, presented by Meta!

Grab
  - **Venue**: Southeast Polk Senior High School
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- **Event Name**: Hollywood Nights - Bob Seger Tribute
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Southeast Polk Homecoming Parade
  - **Description**: The 2026 Southeast Polk Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, October 1. The parade route and other details will be posted as information becomes available. 

The Homecoming football game is Friday, October 2. Southeast Polk will take on Iowa City High at 7
  - **Venue**: Altoona, Iowa
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- **Event Name**: Akron RubberDucks at Altoona Curve at Peoples Natural Gas Field
  - **Venue**: Peoples Natural Gas Field
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- **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway?
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Gogol Bordello Tickets
  - **Description**: Gogol Bordello ignite the stage with a whirlwind of gypsy punk energy, global influences, and fearless showmanship that turns every performance into a full-scale celebration. Their explosive blend of punk rock, folk traditions, and infectious rhythms crea
  - **Venue**: Mr. Smalls Theatre - Pittsburgh, Pa
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Altoona?
  - **A:** 2026 Early Learning Fall Institute  Participant Registration (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 am at Prairie Meadows Casino and Racetrack), Comedy Show Featuring Scot Long (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009), Early Learning Fall Institute 2026 Vendor Registration (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 am at Prairie Meadows), 27th Annual Red Tie Gala (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel), ISI Rising Annual Fundraising Banquet (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Altoona in September 2026?
  - **A:** CHANTILLY LACE AT THE PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO, ALTOONA, IA! (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 11:00 am at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Altoona on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Altoona include Prairie Meadows Casino and Racetrack, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009, Prairie Meadows.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Altoona range from USD 25 to USD 10,673. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Altoona include Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Altoona.

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