Avalon
Ballroom
Northwest Iowa's
Live Entertainment
CenterThe Avalon Ballroom has kept alive the tradition of live entertainment in
Remsen and the surrounding areas of northwest Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska
for over 65 years.
114 Fulton Street
Remsen, Iowa 51050
Phone 712-786-1521
Email Avalon
Ballroom
Dances
Weddings
Parties
Social Functions
Meetings
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Live Music, Dances and
Social Events 
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Avalon Ballroom was recently inducted into The Iowa Rock "n" Roll Hall of Fame after the
Remsen
Community Action Club (RCAC) revitalized the old structure to it's previous glory. The
RCAC has refurbished the Avalon's interior, remodeled the bar, and made the Avalon
accessable with a handicap ramp and bathrooms, added new flooring, carpet and sound system
to the stage area.
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The
name Avalon was chosen during a naming contest in the 1930s, and refers to the isle of the
dead, an island paradise in the west where King Arthur and other heroes supposedly went
after death. Built in 1937 after the catastrophic Remsen 4th of July fire which burned
almost a third of the downtown area, the Avalon, with it's circular roof structure stood
out in the new and rebuilt Remsen.
The Distinctive circular roof, said to be the first one of its kind in the state,
opened up a 60x110 foot interior span without a single pillar which made for a large and
open area for dancing and local events. |
| The Avalon, proud host of The Spectacle's 2000-2001 Reunion! |
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