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About Baqara

Welcome to Baqara—the Des Moines area’s all-inclusive event spaces designed to make planning simple and stylish. With two venues—Baqara Reclaimed in Runnells and Baqara Coliseum in Newton—your celebration, corporate function, or large gathering is handled under one trusted umbrella. Each location features in-house planning, decor, and catering options, fully paved parking, and easy access from Des Moines (roughly a 20-minute drive). Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a Girls Night Out show, or a wrestling event, Baqara provides a seamless experience from concept to cleanup.

For those browsing event seating, Baqara offers interactive seating charts via Box Office Ticket Sales, helping you secure the perfect vantage for your guests. Explore the two properties to find the right fit: Baqara Reclaimed (capacity up to 275) in rural Runnells at 11680 SE 64th Ave, and Baqara Coliseum (capacity up to 999) in Newton at 109 1st Ave W. On-site parking and paved roads ensure a hassle-free arrival. In addition to weddings, Baqara hosts a variety of events—past highlights include hundreds of weddings and performances like Girls Night Out The Show and Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling. For a reliable partner to coordinate details, Baqara is designed to be easy, flexible, and focused on you.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Baqara Reclaimed (Runnells) capacity up to 275 guests; address: 11680 SE 64th Ave, Runnells, IA 50237.
  • Baqara Coliseum (Newton) capacity up to 999 guests; address: 109 1st Ave W, Newton, IA 50208.
  • Venues are marketed as all-inclusive wedding/event spaces with in-house planning, decor and catering options.
  • On-site parking is available; venue notes mention fully paved roads and parking lots.
  • Des Moines-area access: about a 20-minute drive from downtown Des Moines.
  • Interactive seating charts are available for Baqara events via Box Office Ticket Sales.
  • Notable past events include hundreds of weddings (over 400 cited by wedding listings) and other events like Girls Night Out The Show (Jan 2025) and Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling (Aug 7, 2025).
  • Renovations/expansion: Baqara Coliseum underwent a renovation and relaunch in 2019, with the brand expanding activities across its Newton and Runnells properties.