BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.9.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://downtownames.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Ames X-WR-CALDESC: REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-03b2ceb73723f8b53cd533e4fba898ee@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260428T203000Z DTEND:20260428T220000Z DTSTAMP:20250129T203600Z RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=4TU CREATED:20250129 LAST-MODIFIED:20250423 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:4th Tuesday Free Open Write DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken for our Open Write Tuesday on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers.\nWHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE?\nWe join together, share what we’re working on, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end, we share our successes, and sign off. Easy peasy.\nEmail Ana, ana@ameswriterscollective.org to register for the event.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/4th-tuesday-free-open-write/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-8091588a3968da46e3e43a76bf3b3a98@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T230000Z DTEND:20260417T020000Z DTSTAMP:20251009T173300Z RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=3TH CREATED:20251009 LAST-MODIFIED:20251009 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Board Game Night DESCRIPTION:Morning Bell will be open late, offering our coffee menu plus a special cocktail and mocktail with board games available to play\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/board-game-night/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-dbec0010cebb295ffb1d96b0af9d77f8@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260415T233000Z DTEND:20260416T013000Z DTSTAMP:20251016T195500Z RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=3WE CREATED:20251016 LAST-MODIFIED:20251113 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Bored? Games! DESCRIPTION:Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!\nTabletop games will be available to play, or bring a favorite to share. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Everyone 18 or older is welcome.\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/bored-games-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5523d651bfb642be33057a3b78d02c9e@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260415T221200Z DTEND:20260415T221200Z DTSTAMP:20251204T183700Z RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260502T233000Z CREATED:20251204 LAST-MODIFIED:20251204 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Death Cafe DESCRIPTION:Have questions about the afterlife? Want to talk about wills, obituaries, hospice, cemeteries, and more? Death Cafes are a space for group directed conversation about death with no agendas, profit, or specific objectives or themes. Death Cafe is a discussion group as opposed to grief support or counselling session. This Death Cafe is hosted but not sponsored by Dog-Eared Books. The Death Cafe organization is considered a “social franchise,” meaning that it is a group with open access guidelines for how to run a Death Cafe.\nThis event is free to attend and does not require any registration. Join us in the Dog-Eared Books loft on the first Monday of every month at 5:30 PM.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/death-cafe/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-2327fdecafc97928d5ba62af00a05704@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260415T170000Z DTEND:20260415T190000Z DTSTAMP:20251212T190300Z RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260715T190000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=3WE CREATED:20251212 LAST-MODIFIED:20251212 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch Stitching Meetup DESCRIPTION:De-stress during the work day with our new lunch time stitching group! Bring a project, bring lunch, and join us for stitching fun.\nEvery Third Wednesday of the Month, 12-2 p.m.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/lunch-bunch-stitching-meetup/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-b14573b9273c38ba0f89bb63abc87973@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260418T160000Z DTEND:20260418T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260114T131000Z RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260701T180000Z;WKST=SU;BYDAY=1SA CREATED:20260114 LAST-MODIFIED:20260114 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Choral Skills Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Choral Skills Group for the chance to grow your skills as a singer with a tight-knit community of other local musicians! No matter your skill level or prior experience, everyone is welcome to add their voice to our choral group.\nTogether, we learn and review proper singing techniques and apply those skills to a wide variety of musical styles and genres. There’s something for everyone in our Choral Skills Group!\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/choral-skills-group/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-937936029af671cf479fa893db91cbdd@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260420T230000Z DTEND:20260420T234500Z DTSTAMP:20260309T130700Z RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260505T234500Z;BYDAY=MO CREATED:20260309 LAST-MODIFIED:20260309 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Belly Dance FunDamentals with Shiara! DESCRIPTION:This class introduces students to the Basic Movements used in all styles of Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance. Come join the fun and shake up your Monday night routine!\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/belly-dance-fundamentals-with-shiara-7/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-a3842ed7b3d0fe3ac263bcabd2999790@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T223000Z DTEND:20260416T231500Z DTSTAMP:20260311T194100Z RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260508T231500Z;BYDAY=TH CREATED:20260311 LAST-MODIFIED:20260311 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Drumming with Chris & Lisa! DESCRIPTION:Bring your dumbeck and learn to play some popular Middle Eastern Rhythms. A new rhythm will be introduced each week! (There will be a few drums available to borrow during class if needed.)\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/drumming-with-chris-lisa-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-c0f52c6624ae1359e105c8a5d8cd956a@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T233000Z DTEND:20260417T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260311T194100Z RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260509T001500Z;BYDAY=TH CREATED:20260311 LAST-MODIFIED:20260311 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Drawing with Mr. Chris & Mr. Owyn! DESCRIPTION:Explore a new artistic concept each week and have fun expanding your creativity. (This class was designed to celebrate the inner child in us all.)\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/drawing-with-mr-chris-mr-owyn-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-e6be4c22a5963ab00dfe8f3b695b5332@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T233000Z DTEND:20260417T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260311T194100Z RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260509T001500Z;BYDAY=TH CREATED:20260311 LAST-MODIFIED:20260311 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Delsarte Expression with Lisa! DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a performing artist or someone who wishes to be more purposefully expressive, this class is for you! Together, we’ll explore the qualities of Mental, Vital and Harmonic in the body and how each can help enhance our expressive capabilities.\nLisa is a certified Three Pillars Arts ® Delsarte teacher and looks forward to exploring these universal truths with you!\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/delsarte-expression-with-lisa-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-da0dba87d95286d836e37ca60ab1e734@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260421T000000Z DTEND:20260421T004500Z DTSTAMP:20260309T130700Z RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260505T004500Z;BYDAY=MO CREATED:20260309 LAST-MODIFIED:20260327 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Belly Dance: Expand Your Dance with Shiara! DESCRIPTION:This continuing education class will introduce students to a new concept each week. An understanding of the fundamental moves used in belly dance is highly recommended.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/belly-dance-expand-your-dance-with-shiara/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-f02a8fde79ddf5b978cd9ae9d408b7c1@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260420T210000Z DTEND:20260420T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260410T132700Z CREATED:20260410 LAST-MODIFIED:20260410 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Downtown Ames Meet & Greet With New Executive Director DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for a casual meet and greet to welcome Ronnie Olson as the new Executive Director of Ames Main Street. This informal gathering is open to everyone, with a special invitation to Downtown Ames businesses to stop by, connect, and get to know Ronnie.\nThe event will take place on Monday, April 20 from 4:00–6:00pm, with brief remarks at 5:00pm. We hope you can join us to help kick off this exciting new chapter for Ames Main Street.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/downtown-ames-meet-greet-with-new-executive-director/ CATEGORIES:Community Events LOCATION:304 Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-29e11ea8ec6c7804a7f939e8e78e9c18@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260425T153000Z DTEND:20260426T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260408T192100Z CREATED:20260408 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:EARTH MONTH CLASS: Beginner Bike Repair DESCRIPTION:Curious about bike maintenance? Learn how to fix a flat, oil your chain, and keep your bike in top shape with simple preventative care. Avoid costly repairs down the road by joining the legendary Ronn Ritz, owner of Skunk River Cycles, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of bike repair. Ronn will not have time to work on each bike in the class, but you can address specific questions if you bring your bike.\nClass location: Store Front Bike Racks (Rain location: East Teaching Kitchen)\nMeet the Instructor!\nRonn Ritz is the owner of Skunk River Cycles in downtown Ames.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/earth-month-class-beginner-bike-repair-4/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-059d9e01176ab2f0892fe2215835bf19@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260420T233000Z DTEND:20260421T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260408T185500Z CREATED:20260408 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:EARTH MONTH CLASS: Beginner Bike Repair DESCRIPTION:Curious about bike maintenance? Learn how to fix a flat, oil your chain, and keep your bike in top shape with simple preventative care. Avoid costly repairs down the road by joining the legendary Ronn Ritz, owner of Skunk River Cycles, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of bike repair. Ronn will not have time to work on each bike in the class, but you can address specific questions if you bring your bike.\nClass location: Store Front Bike Racks (Rain location: East Teaching Kitchen)\nMeet the Instructor!\nRonn Ritz is the owner of Skunk River Cycles in downtown Ames.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/earth-month-class-beginner-bike-repair-3/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-08f0efebb1c51aada9430a089a2050cc@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260618T223000Z DTEND:20260619T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260408T184200Z CREATED:20260408 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Paint and Plant DESCRIPTION:We provide the flower pot and paint, you create a beautiful home for your plants! We will have plants available from Back Alley Plants for a small fee or give one of your own plants a new home. Open to all ages. Refreshments available for a donation. \n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/paint-and-plant/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-83187550749e6b8024a097630f9d4722@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260514T150000Z DTEND:20260516T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260408T184200Z CREATED:20260408 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Art from the Attic Sale DESCRIPTION:Art from the Attic begins Thursday, May 14! Purchase art from members of the Octagon who have graciously donated original artwork, and pieces we have gathered from our building that need a new home. We believe that art is for everyone, so you will find a variety of styles and prices that are affordable.\nStop by the gallery between 10AM and 7PM to browse through one-of-a-kind artworks that will fit perfectly in your space at incredibly low prices. The sale continues Friday, 10AM to 7PM and Saturday, from 10AM to 5PM.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/art-from-the-attic-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-abc99d6b9938aa86d1f30f8ee0fd169f@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260425T200000Z DTEND:20260425T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260408T163200Z CREATED:20260408 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Stories of the Seasons DESCRIPTION:Come engage in a hands-on, interactive workshop about gathering seasonal noticings of spring and create a one-of-a-kind ecological calendar to take home. These calendars connect environmental cues with our relationship to the world around us.\nParticipants will tap into personal experience, collective knowledge, and the seasonal rhythms of the earth for their creations. Focusing on the transition to spring, we will explore participant stories to mark the passage of the seasons and annual cycles through writing prompts and discussion.\nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Landscapes of Hope. Supported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/stories-of-the-seasons/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5c5a93a042235058b1ef7b0ac1e11b67@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260418T233000Z DTEND:20260419T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T193100Z CREATED:20260405 LAST-MODIFIED:20260405 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Spring of Ames 2026 DESCRIPTION:SPRING OF AMES 2026 CONCERT CELEBRATES YOUTH AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY RADIO\n \nWhat: Spring of Ames 2026\nWhere: City of Ames Auditorium\nWhen: Saturday, April 18 at 6:30pm\nTickets: $15 General Admission + free for students\nOn Sale: tickets available at khoifm.org ( https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkhoifm.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cronnie%40amesalliance.com%7Cf0822420d8274aeed6a708de928029a0%7C6c648642732b40498f450278964d637f%7C0%7C0%7C639109279332843615%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fs8%2BQySjDlFrsowQcm2G4tlcza%2By96JxX3cPIic46wc%3D&reserved=0 ) or https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aps2/2107850 ( https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tickettailor.com%2Fevents%2Faps2%2F2107850&data=05%7C02%7Cronnie%40amesalliance.com%7Cf0822420d8274aeed6a708de928029a0%7C6c648642732b40498f450278964d637f%7C0%7C0%7C639109279332867335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=o8n6WNoe9ObeeHLdU5no%2FCrgaQZ3IGwygOhV%2BdcDRLM%3D&reserved=0 )\nAmes, IA – The community is warmly invited to the Spring of Ames 2026 Benefit Concert, at Ames City Auditorium on Saturday, April 18 at 6:30pm. In its second year, this concert will showcase award-winning young classical musicians from across Iowa. Ticket proceeds will benefit KHOI Community Radio, supporting its mission to provide diverse, community centered programming. General admission tickets can be purchased at khoifm.org ( https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkhoifm.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cronnie%40amesalliance.com%7Cf0822420d8274aeed6a708de928029a0%7C6c648642732b40498f450278964d637f%7C0%7C0%7C639109279332881913%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EmNmoY3jis7%2Bc1Up5bPoVblqDj9dnEnFkm1Hmm9Qa40%3D&reserved=0 ) or https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aps2/2107850 ( https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tickettailor.com%2Fevents%2Faps2%2F2107850&data=05%7C02%7Cronnie%40amesalliance.com%7Cf0822420d8274aeed6a708de928029a0%7C6c648642732b40498f450278964d637f%7C0%7C0%7C639109279332897122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B9JxTPWQ2Qk3KU4uf7XpeLWVZ9EhTGjcfPxHwlHX400%3D&reserved=0 ).\n \nThe evening’s program will feature an exceptional lineup of high school performers and music students from Iowa State University, many of whom are All-State musicians and prizewinners in prestigious competitions, including the Terrace Hill Competition, IMTA, MTNA, NATS, and Young Artist auditions with regional symphony orchestras. The concert highlights the dedication, artistry, and promise of the next generation, offering these talented students a valuable platform to share their gifts.\n \n“Spring of Ames is both a celebration and a gift,” said event organizer, Cinian Zheng-Durbin. “It honors the hard work of young musicians and the devotion of their teachers and mentors, while bringing our community together through the joy of music and a shared commitment to a cherished local institution.”\n \nThe event is sponsored by a local family committed to fostering youth achievement in the arts and building a lasting cultural tradition in the Ames community. Community members are encouraged to attend, invite friends, and help spread the word to ensure strong support for these young artists and the broader mission of community enrichment.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/spring-of-ames-2026/ CATEGORIES:Community Events LOCATION:520 6th St. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-9bcb182ab31f229322cff3c8888b2cec@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260519T233000Z DTEND:20260520T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T192800Z CREATED:20260405 LAST-MODIFIED:20260405 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:4 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Cross Stitch Pendant DESCRIPTION:Ease into cross stitch with the soft, cheerful designs of Robin Pickens Petites. This beginner-friendly class is designed to help you slow down, learn the basics, and enjoy the quiet rhythm of stitching—one small, satisfying project at a time.\nWe’ll guide you through everything you need to know, from reading a pattern to making your first stitches, using a small design that feels approachable and rewarding from the start.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/cross-stitch-pendant/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5e9fb672ee46be628a141b594d7c6f3e@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260421T223000Z DTEND:20260422T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T192700Z CREATED:20260405 LAST-MODIFIED:20260405 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:FREE EARTH MONTH CLASS: Regrowing Veggies from Scraps DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to stretch the produce you are already using and help reduce food waste? Join Cole Lindaman from Seeded Ag and learn how to grow more food from the produce you are already purchasing and cook with the parts you normally toss out. By being creative, you can combine traditional recipes with unique flavors and nutritional benefits.\nLearn how to:\n– Regrow green onions and lettuce.\n– Seed saving from heirloom plants.\n– Turn one potato into several.\nExpand your palate by learning to make:\n– Root veggie pesto\n– Homemade vegetable stock\n– Produce chips\nMeet the Instructor!\nCole Lindaman is a graduate student at Iowa State University pursuing a Master’s in Community & Regional Planning after earning a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. His work focuses on strengthening local food systems and connecting communities to the sources of their food. Cole is particularly interested in developing accessible forms of urban agriculture that foster community collaboration and sustainability.\nIf you have specific dietary restrictions, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Sheba Wright, Education Coordinator.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/free-earth-month-class-regrowing-veggies-from-scraps/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-80177fe965b78111f4dfee80cfdc3689@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T230000Z DTEND:20260417T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T192700Z CREATED:20260405 LAST-MODIFIED:20260405 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:From Patch to Quilt DESCRIPTION:Enjoy demonstrations from area quilters, from cutting fabric for patches to the finished quilt. You can try creating your own square as well!\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/from-patch-to-quilt/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-8bd2c3f7fd5b165b470beb1cc83071ab@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T223000Z DTEND:20260417T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260405T192600Z CREATED:20260405 LAST-MODIFIED:20260405 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Spring Shutters: Reduce, Reuse, Resign DESCRIPTION:Reduce, Reuse, ReSign!\nIn this hands-on workshop, participants will create decorative signs using plastic shutters salvaged from Rummage Rampage in Ames. This project highlights creative reuse and practical upcycling, showing how salvaged building materials can be transformed into functional décor. The workshop blends crafting with sustainability, offering participants an engaging way to keep materials in use while rethinking waste.\nMeet the Instructor!\nShelene (Shelly) Codner has been with the Iowa Waste Exchange, a free, confidential and non-regulatory program of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for 23 years. Prior to that, she served as the Director of the Butler County Solid Waste Commission. Currently she serves as the program manager and as an Area Resource Specialist for Area 2, which includes 16 counties.\nShelly is an award-winning writer, published children’s author and contributing author to the New York Times best-selling series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Shelly also serves as volunteer regional editor of Green Teacher magazine based in Toronto. Aside from reading and writing Shelly has many hobbies and interests, sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, crafting, gardening, cooking, baking, photography and spending time outdoors and with family, Shelly’s favorite pastime by far is being with her grandchildren.\nShelly lives on a farm in rural Iowa with her husband of 38 years.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/spring-shutters-reduce-reuse-resign-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-64a4250dded75fcc7ac237f910e8a54e@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T201700Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nPet Costume Contest & Trick or Treat\n \nCommunity Harvest Drive\nSponsored by:  \n \nMusician:\nDenise Forney\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-10-17-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-6084e82a08cb979cf75ae28aed37ecd4@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T201500Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:12 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Events:\nWest Homesteads Healing Herd\n \nCommunity Harvest Drive\nSponsored by:  \n \nMusician:\nTBD\n \nCooking Contest:\nChili Cook Off | Sign Up Here! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wDldj8bxGb75xeX1D5w3FRkmwbvzmbUBQjwBf8mnL3Y/viewform?edit_requested=true )\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-10-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-b11c3e3aaf3cfe496174ecc31a3c04d0@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T201300Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nIowa League of Heroes\nSponsored by:  \n \nMusician:\nJoke Doty\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-10-3-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-faa98789cfb692431ffb52e13497443a@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260926T130000Z DTEND:20260926T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T201200Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nHovick Family Petting Zoo\n \nMusician:\nPatricia Holly\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-9-26-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-1c280e54c157ef973dad67751c0a525d@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T201100Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260402 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nAmes Bookmobile\n \nMusician:\nBoone Fiddler\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-9-19-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-26901debb30ea03f0aa833c9de6b81e9@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260912T130000Z DTEND:20260912T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T201000Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:13 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nTBD\n \nMusician:\nRedzband\n \nCooking Contest:\nAnything Apple Contest | Sign Up Here! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wDldj8bxGb75xeX1D5w3FRkmwbvzmbUBQjwBf8mnL3Y/viewform?edit_requested=true )\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-9-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-7813d1590d28a7dd372ad54b5d29d033@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260905T130000Z DTEND:20260905T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T200900Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nJoyful Colorz Face Painting\n \nMusician:\nDoomed Pioneers\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-9-5-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-29c0605a3bab4229e46723f89cf59d83@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260829T130000Z DTEND:20260829T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T200800Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260402 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nMeyer’s Pony Rides\n \nMusician:\nShirley by the Sea\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-8-29-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-b440369bceb6aecbd0ffa5b66301ca66@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260822T130000Z DTEND:20260822T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T200100Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nNathan & Clay\n \nMusician:\nHeartland Sky\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-8-22-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-dba4c1a117472f6aca95211285d0587e@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260815T130000Z DTEND:20260815T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T195900Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nTBD\n \nMusician:\nRedzband\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-8-15-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-93189dd27c5c3221f5687b74bcba0ab6@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260808T130000Z DTEND:20260808T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T195800Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:12 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nJoyful Colorz Face Painting & Ames Bookmobile\n \nMusician:\nAsphalt & Stained Glass\n \nCooking Contest:\nSalsa Contest | Sign Up Here! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wDldj8bxGb75xeX1D5w3FRkmwbvzmbUBQjwBf8mnL3Y/viewform?edit_requested=true )\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-8-8-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-366ce3dedb69b786dae1aa8d75e4e765@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260801T130000Z DTEND:20260801T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T195600Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260402 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nHovick Family Petting Zoo\n \nMusician:\nDixie Slicks\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-8-1-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-6f5e4e86a87220e5d361ad82f1ebc335@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260725T130000Z DTEND:20260725T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T195400Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nMeyer’s Pony Rides\n \nMusician:\nMiles Morgan\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-7-25-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5f1d3986fae10ed2994d14ecd89892d7@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260718T130000Z DTEND:20260718T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T195300Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nNathan & Clay\n \nMusician:\nCasey Joe Collins\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-7-18-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-09779bb7930c8a0a44360e12b538ae3c@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260711T130000Z DTEND:20260711T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T195100Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:13 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nJoyful Colorz Face Painting & Ames Bookmobile\n \nMusician:\nDenise Forney\n \nCooking Contest:\nPies Pies Pies Contest | Sign Up Here! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wDldj8bxGb75xeX1D5w3FRkmwbvzmbUBQjwBf8mnL3Y/viewform?edit_requested=true )\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-7-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-d347df3d73566108aa6d1b5d37b59703@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260627T130000Z DTEND:20260627T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194900Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nAmes Bookmobile\n \nMusician:\nTwo Feet Deep\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-6-27-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-481263854facf41a2f8a64a21956d87b@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260620T130000Z DTEND:20260620T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194700Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nNathan & Clay\n \nMusician:\nAsphalt & Stained Glass\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-6-20-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-27e9661e033a73a6ad8cefcde965c54d@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260613T130000Z DTEND:20260613T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194500Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:13 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nTBD\n \nMusician:\nPatricia Holly\n \nCooking Contest:\nKid’s Bake Off | Sign Up Here! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wDldj8bxGb75xeX1D5w3FRkmwbvzmbUBQjwBf8mnL3Y/viewform?edit_requested=true )\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-6-13-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-6fd86e0ad726b778e37cf270fa0247d7@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260606T130000Z DTEND:20260606T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194400Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260402 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nJoyful Colorz Face Painting\n \nMusician:\nDixie Slicks\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-6-6-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-2377f9eb902f3c5855aca19197689b14@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260530T130000Z DTEND:20260530T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194300Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:10 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nWest Homesteads Healing Herd\n \nMusician:\nMiles Morgan\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-5-30-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-4fdaa19b1f22a4d926fce9bfc7c61fa5@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260523T130000Z DTEND:20260523T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194200Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nJoyful Colorz & Ames Bookmobile\n \nMusician:\nBoone Fiddler\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-5-23-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-54ee290e80589a2a1225c338a71839f5@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260516T130000Z DTEND:20260516T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T194100Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260401 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:11 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nMeyer’s Pony Rides\n \nMusician:\nDoomed Pioneers\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-5-16-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-5e34a2b4c23f4de585fb09a7f546f527@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260509T130000Z DTEND:20260509T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T193000Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260406 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:13 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nHovick Family Petting Zoo\n \nMusician:\nPatricia Holly\n \nCooking Contest:\nSourdough Bread Contest | Sign Up Here! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wDldj8bxGb75xeX1D5w3FRkmwbvzmbUBQjwBf8mnL3Y/viewform?edit_requested=true )\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n\nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-5-9-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-a61f27ab2165df0e18cc9433bd7f27c5@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260502T130000Z DTEND:20260502T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260331T192800Z CREATED:20260331 LAST-MODIFIED:20260413 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:12 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nIowa League of Heroes\nSponsored by:  \n \nMusician:\nJake Doty\n\nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nComing Soon!\nOccasional Vendors:\nComing Soon!\n \n*The Ames Main Street Farmers Market (AMSFM) and Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames and the AMSFM may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at the market.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ames-main-street-farmers-market-5-2-26/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Farmers' Market LOCATION:300 & 400 Blocks - Main Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-f75b757d3459c3e93e98ddab7b903938@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260605T230000Z DTEND:20260606T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260327T193200Z CREATED:20260327 LAST-MODIFIED:20260327 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Summer Boozy Book Fair DESCRIPTION:Summer’s just starting, so come and join us for a Boozy Book Fair at Alluvial Brewing and stock up on all your reading (and craft beer) needs!\nOn Friday, June 5 from 6-9 PM, we will have live music from Ben Schrag, a food truck vendor for dinner, a DIY annotation bar, merchandise, and LOTS of books!\nThis event is free and open to the public.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/summer-boozy-book-fair/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-f056bfa71038e04a2400266027c169f9@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260423T000000Z DTEND:20260423T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260327T162200Z CREATED:20260327 LAST-MODIFIED:20260327 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace DESCRIPTION:In this one-act play based on the award-winning book of the same name by Senator John C. Culver and John Hyde, actor Tom Milligan portrays Henry A. Wallace, the agricultural innovator and founder of Pioneer Hi-Bred seed corn company who became US Secretary of Agriculture and later Vice President under Franklin Roosevelt. Admired by many and later branded as a Socialist during his controversial 1948 campaign for the presidency, Wallace always held out a vision for the future.\nProgram funded by Humanities Iowa, a private, non-profit state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State Historical Society of Iowa. 2026 Lecture Series presented in partnership by Ames History Museum and Ames Public Library.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/american-dreamer-the-life-and-times-of-henry-a-wallace/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-caaa29eab72b231b0af62fbdff89bfce@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260417T233000Z DTEND:20260418T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260327T154700Z CREATED:20260327 LAST-MODIFIED:20260327 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:New Moon Intentions Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this class, Amanda with Prairie Rose Needles, will guide students on how to hand-embroider their own Intention Bag—a personal pouch meant to hold meaningful items or tools for mindfulness. Students will learn basic embroidery techniques and apply them to decorate their bag. They will then work with Jenny from Life Distilled to blend an essential oil roller and choose 2 crystals to reflect their chosen intentions. This workshop blends creativity and mindfulness, heading into the new moon on April 17th.\nRegister today at: https://www.life-distilled.com/product/new-moon-intentions-workshop/XQRJULDM62CS4S7IGPID5IWT?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true ( https://www.life-distilled.com/product/new-moon-intentions-workshop/XQRJULDM62CS4S7IGPID5IWT?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true )\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/new-moon-intentions-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-74961657ae02e93fc17be9d9fc864620@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260519T230000Z DTEND:20260520T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260323T152500Z CREATED:20260323 LAST-MODIFIED:20260323 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:FREE HEALTH CLASS: How to Slow Down Aging DESCRIPTION:What is aging? It’s more than just the number of years you’ve lived, and it’s not determined by genetics alone. Aging is influenced by everyday choices and lifestyle habits.\nIn this class, you’ll learn what you can control when it comes to how your body ages, including the important role of nutrition. We’ll discuss key foods that support healthy aging, and you’ll receive simple recipes and helpful handouts to use at home.\nMeet the Instructor!\nValerie Stallbaumer graduated with a B.S. degree in biology and chemistry from Washburn University in Topeka, KS and earned an M.S. degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. Valerie taught science topics at the secondary level and followed her passion for science by working in research labs. After doctors could not help her recover from an illness diagnosed as acute viral fatigue, she was advised to try acupuncture. The experience and quick recovery inspired her to investigate a career in Oriental medicine. She graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 1997 and began her practice in Iowa where she works for the Story County Medical Center and has a clinic location in Ames.\nIf you have specific dietary restrictions, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Sheba Wright, Education Coordinator.\nLimited substitutions can be made during the class.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/free-health-class-how-to-slow-down-aging/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-176bf6219855a6eb1f3a30903e34b6fb@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260425T130000Z DTEND:20260426T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260319T142100Z CREATED:20260319 LAST-MODIFIED:20260319 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Indie Bookstore Day at Dog-Eared Books DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026!\nStop in at Dog-Eared Books anytime between 8 AM and 8 PM on Saturday, April 25. (That’s right – we’re opening a whole hour early!)\n+ Receive a $5 gift card for every $50 you spend in store\n+ $3 Champagne shooters available all day\n+ Search for the Libro.fm golden ticket\n+ Pick up some of our new merch!\n+ Superdog will be available outside starting at noon\nAdditionally, we will be open from 9 AM – 6 PM on Sunday!\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/indie-bookstore-day-at-dog-eared-books-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-555183669058fb273008595a9393d628@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260422T233000Z DTEND:20260423T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260318T145400Z CREATED:20260318 LAST-MODIFIED:20260318 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Farmer’s Market Tote Class DESCRIPTION:Create a reusable tote that’s as functional as it is personal in this beginner-friendly embroidery class! Students will be guided through foundational embroidery stitches while customizing their own farmers market tote. This class is designed for all skill levels, with step-by-step instruction and plenty of time to stitch at a relaxed pace.\nAll materials are included\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/farmers-market-tote-class/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-11348e03e23b137d55d94464250a67a2@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260416T223000Z DTEND:20260417T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260317T153300Z CREATED:20260317 LAST-MODIFIED:20260317 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Spring Shutters: Reduce, Reuse, Resign DESCRIPTION:Reduce, Reuse, ReSign!\nIn this hands-on workshop, participants will create decorative signs using plastic shutters salvaged from Rummage Rampage in Ames. This project highlights creative reuse and practical upcycling, showing how salvaged building materials can be transformed into functional décor. The workshop blends crafting with sustainability, offering participants an engaging way to keep materials in use while rethinking waste.\nMeet the Instructor!\nShelene (Shelly) Codner has been with the Iowa Waste Exchange, a free, confidential and non-regulatory program of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for 23 years. Prior to that, she served as the Director of the Butler County Solid Waste Commission. Currently she serves as the program manager and as an Area Resource Specialist for Area 2, which includes 16 counties.\nShelly is an award-winning writer, published children’s author and contributing author to the New York Times best-selling series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Shelly also serves as volunteer regional editor of Green Teacher magazine based in Toronto. Aside from reading and writing Shelly has many hobbies and interests, sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, crafting, gardening, cooking, baking, photography and spending time outdoors and with family, Shelly’s favorite pastime by far is being with her grandchildren.\nShelly lives on a farm in rural Iowa with her husband of 38 years.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/spring-shutters-reduce-reuse-resign/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-6459257ddab7b85bf4b57845e875e4d4@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260522T220000Z DTEND:20260523T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260220T190900Z CREATED:20260220 LAST-MODIFIED:20260220 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Teacher’s Night DESCRIPTION:Calling all pre-k-12th grade public educators: you are invited to Dog-Eared Books Teacher’s Night on Friday, May 22 from 5 – 8 PM.\nDrop in when it’s convenient for you, and bring your colleagues for an evening to relax as you wrap up the school year.\n+ 30% discount store-wide\n+ Each teacher will receive (1) free drink ticket\n+ Enter to win a $50 Dog-Eared Books gift card\n+ Enjoy some snacks!\nhttps://dogearedbooksames.com/events/teacher-s-night\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/teachers-night/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-24759597b99d21ef84e6c86c29e56aab@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260424T000000Z DTEND:20260424T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260205T162900Z CREATED:20260205 LAST-MODIFIED:20260205 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Dog-Eared Presents Jeffrey Wheatley DESCRIPTION:If you ever come into the store on a weekday afternoon, you will probably see our dear friend and regular customer, Jeffrey Wheatley, working at our front tables. All of those days he spent whiling away has come to fruition, and we are beyond elated to be celebrating Jeffrey and all of his hard work by hosting a launch event for his very first book, American Fanatics. Come join us for this FREE event on Thursday, April 23rd at 7 PM to hear Jeffrey in conversation with his friend and colleague, Cara Burnidge, and hear all about Jeffrey’s writing, research, and American religious fanaticism in the room where he wrote it all. \n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/dog-eared-presents-jeffrey-wheatley/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-e7ac288b0f2d41445904d071ba37aaff@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260515T210000Z DTEND:20260516T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260202T203000Z CREATED:20260202 LAST-MODIFIED:20260414 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:30 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 515 Day DESCRIPTION:\n515 Day in Downtown Ames is BACK for year 6!! Join us on May 15 for a fun filled night of Live Music, a Food Truck Showdown, and family friendly activities. 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue, Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, and Kellogg Avenue from the Alley to 5th Street and Burnet Avenue from the Alley to 5th Street will be closed to host the event.\nDuring this event you can sit back and relax with a beverage from Thirsty Pigs while listening to music, experience some family fun activities and check out some of the Food Trucks that our community has to offer while voting for your favorite to be crowned the Food Truck Showdown Champion! The winner receives a trophy and bragging rights.\n\nSchedule of Events\n4:00pm – Live Music from Foxpin ( https://www.instagram.com/foxpinband/?hl=en ) at the corner of 5th St and Douglas Avenue\n7:00pm – Voting for favorite food truck to end\n7:30pm – Announcement of Food Truck Showdown winner, last call at beer tent\n8:00pm – Event to conclude\n \nFood Truck Showdown\nFood Truck registration is CLOSED! Please email Sarah ( mailto:sarah@amesalliance.com ) to be added to the wait list.\nCurrent entries:\nBean Caffeinated\n\nCoffee\nLemonade\nMatcha\nRedbull\n\nBellbottom Mobile Cafe\n\nEspresso based beverages: Latte, Cappuccinos, Americanos\nOther: Chai, Cold Brew, Drip Coffee, Hot Chocolate\n\nBest Spudz\n\nLoaded Baked Potatoes\nIrish Nachos\nFries\n\nBorrachos      \n\nTBA\n\nCarlos Quesadillas\n\nTBA\n\nCle’s Food Truck\n\nItalian beef sandwiches\n\nComfort Food\n\nPulled pork sandwich\nPhilly cheese steak sandwich\nWalking tacos\nBBQ nachos\nAsian chicken wrap\nCuban wrap\nTeriyaki bowl\n\nThe Eggroll Ladies\n\nPork Eggrolls\nCrab Rangoons\nPotstickers\nAsian Lemonade\nBowls\n\nHappi Lao\n\nLaotian Eggrolls\nCrab Rangoons\nPhilly Steak Eggrolls\nBacon Rangoon\nChicken Salad with Sticky Rice\nMeatballs on the Sticks\nChicken Wings\nChicken Tenders\nSeason Fries or Onion Rings\nFresh Tropical Smoothies\nBottled Water\nSoda\n\nHungry Boys Taqueria\n\nQuesadillas\nBurritos\nNachos\nTacos\nJarritos\n\nIce Lab\n\nAuthentic Italian ice\n\nKaram’s Grill\n\nLamb Gyro\nSpicy Yum Yum Gyro\nChicken Pita\nGyro Bowl\nChicken Shawarma Bowl\nVegetarian Falafel Bowl\nFrench Fries\nHomemade Baklava\n\nKona Ice of Central Iowa\n\nTropical shaved ice and blended!\n\nOff the Griddle\n\nHand cut fresh Philly steak\nMamas famous grinders\nPulled pork loaded fries- don’t forget to Mama size it !\nMozzarella sticks\nFries\nGourmet burgers\nPulled pork grilled cheese\nImpossible burger\nCole slaw\nPotato salad\n\nThe Outside Scoop\n\nIce Cream\nIce Cream Sandwiches\nEdible Cookie Dough bites\n\nPiece and Freedom Bakery\n\nCheese boats\nPyrizhky\nRollini\nQuiche\nHeart-shaped cookies\nStollen cookies\nBlueberry hand pies\nApple chocolate chip cakes\n\nThe Soda + Stitch Co\n\nNon-alcoholic dirty sodas\nDirty popcorn\n\nSuperdog\n\nSuperdogs\nGyros\n\nThe Toasted Cone\n\nIndian Fusion Ice creams\nSoft Cloud Cake slices\nChocolate Mousse\nMango Mousse\nApricot Pudding\nTre leches Dessert\nTiramasu Dessert\nMango Lassi\nSuper Premium Ice cream\n\nTaqueria y antojitos la chatita\n\nTacos\nTamales\nFlautas\nGorditas\nStrawberry with cream\nWalking tacos\nMangonada\nFruit in a cup\nCorn in a cup\nDorielotes\n\nWhip Delight\n\nDole Soft Serve – Pineapple and the Flavor of the Day – Dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, dye-free and vegan.\nVanilla – Lactose-free, gluten-free, 99% dairy-free\nWhip Shakes\nWhip Pops\n\n \nGrab & Go Food Options\nLooking for another food option? Don’t forget about our Downtown eateries! Visit the list of Downtown food and beverage options here! ( https://downtownames.org/directory/ )\n \nFamily Zone\nThis will be located off of Douglas between Main and 5th. Activities include:\nThree fun inflatable activities! An obstacle course, a mega slide and Skee-Ball!\nWandering Greens Miniature Golf\nJoyful Colorz face painting\nBecca the Balloon Lady\nDowntown Ames will also have businesses participating in their own activities – walk the district and check them out!\n.\nFamily Activities & Business Specials\nTanique | 108 Main Street | 15% off products/retail, $10 off coupons, and free spray tan giveaway!\nOak Lane Candle Co. | 121 Main Street | 15% off candles & we will be doing a family pour bar!\nAvec Design + Build | 131 Main Street | $5 for 15min with a Design Expert and coloring sheets for kids\nLittle Woods Herbal | 136 Main Street | Ice Tea Sampling\n \nDog-Eared Books | 203 Main Street | Receive an enamel 515 pin when you spend $35 and we will have a coloring station available for kids!\nHeroic Hair | 203 Main Street | Open 10am-7pm!\nEmerhoff’s Footwear | 215 Main Street | 5 + 15 = 20% off store wide!\nTreats on a Leash | 216 Main Street | Buy 5 items and get 15% off (excludes pet food)\nThe Funky Zebras Boutique | 221 Main Street | 15% off storewide and make a 515 hat in store!\nWorldly Goods | 223 Main Street | buy 5 and get 15% off & craft/coloring sheets\nMoorman Clothiers | 226 Main Street | 15% Off\nDuck Worth Wearing | 232 Main Street | Open 9am-8pm!\nThe Loft | 233 Main Street | Open 10am-8pm!\n \nRAYGUN | 301 Main Street #106 | $5 kids sale shirts, $15 Mystery Bags, & coloring pages of our character mascots\nPiece and Freedom Bakery | 301 Main Street #107 | Open 12pm-8pm!\nb.e. good | 301 Main Street #108 | Open 10am-8pm!\nLife Distilled | 301 Main Street #109 | Mention 515 Days at check out to receive 5.15% off. Shop our table of goodies that are only $5.15. Test your nose and take our smell quiz. Can you identify our top 10 essential oils?\nHomegrown | 301 Main Street #111 | Mention 515 Days at check out to receive 5.15% off plus samples of our favorite local popcorn, toffee, tea, & coffee. Decorate your own Iowa themed postcard to send to a loved one.\nBrown’s Shoe Fit Co. | 306 Main Street | 15% off Storewide\nValor and Violet | 310 Main Street | Buy 2 products and get 5% Off, Buy 5 products and get 15% off. Tinsel Station: 1 tinsel strand $5 / 5 tinsel strands $15.50 / 10 tinsel strands $25\nThe Salon | 323 Main Street | $15 fairy hair extensions\nCrawDaddy Outdoors | 327 Main Street | Open 10am-8pm!\n \nPrairie Rose Needleworks | 500 Main Street #103 | Spend $51.50 and get a free gift. Free “Ames” & “515” stick & stitch embroidery patterns\n \nAmerican Country Home Store | 210 5th Street | Open 10am-5pm!\n \nAmes History Museum | 416 Douglas Avenue | $5 General Admission and 15% in the Museum Store all week (May 12-16). Open 10am-7pm!\nOctagon Center for the Arts | 427 Douglas Avenue | Art from the Attic Sale – original, donated pieces of art that we are selling for incredibly low prices. The perfect way to decorate your home on any budget. \nAmes Public Library | 515 Douglas Avenue | Get great deals on gently-used books and more in Ames Public Library’s Literary Grounds Bookstore! Enjoy $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1). Stop by Ames Public Library’s children’s area on May 15 for a family scavenger hunt and craft that celebrate how we live, work, and play in Ames!\n \nONE MORE by Wings of Refuge | 503 Duff Avenue | Car Diffusers Special for $5.15!\n \nInterested in volunteering during 515 Day? We would love to have you! Please sign up here ( https://signup.com/go/CQsOfZM )! \n.\n.\n515 Day Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Food Truck Showdown Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beer Garden Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Music Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Music Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Music Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Family Fun Zone Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Family Fun Zone Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Family Fun Zone Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vendor Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vendor Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vendor Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/515day-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/515DayLogo2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-cd9508fdaa5c1390e9cc329001cf1459@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261203T230000Z DTEND:20261204T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T225800Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260227 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:6 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Snow Magic Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:\nDowntown Ames is always festive during the holidays! Join us for a night of fun holiday themed activities that are great for the whole family.\n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n \nEvent sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carriage Ride Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Lights Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/2026-snow-magic-kick-off/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FINAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-0ef41260a5b096182ee7e45b942cd46d@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261127T060000Z DTEND:20261201T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T225400Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260120 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:27 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Weekend DESCRIPTION:\nVisit Downtown Ames and Campustown to support your local small businesses throughout Small Business Weekend. Share joy, shop small, and shop all season long at your local small businesses!\n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/small-business-weekend-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Small-bus-weekend-no-date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-fb1378d0b80ae44aae0000a3cff0b90f@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261030T150000Z DTEND:20261030T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T214700Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260120 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:27 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Downtown Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:\nCalling all ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and characters of all kinds…come trick or treat in Downtown Ames! Babies, toddlers, kids and parents… everyone is encouraged to dress up!\nJoin our friendly businesses in Downtown Ames and enjoy a fun afternoon with the kids while getting to know our community. We’re excited to see your fun and creative Halloween costumes!\n.\n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/downtown-trick-or-treat-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TrickorTreat-2C-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-2f73168bf3656f697507752ec592c437@downtownames.org DTSTART:20261008T230000Z DTEND:20261009T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T214300Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260203 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:16 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Witches Walk DESCRIPTION:\nCome out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 8! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm.\nThis event is geared towards adults, but all are welcome and costumes are encouraged.\n.\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/witches-walk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thumbnail-Witches-Walk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-c6969ae30d99f73951cb976b88a457af@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T213900Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:18 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Music Walk DESCRIPTION:\nMusic Walk is a free family-friendly event showcasing businesses in Downtown as well as local musicians.  Music Walk is the perfect opportunity to experience the many things Downtown Ames has to offer!\n \nMusicians, sign up to participate here! \nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up to participate here!\nThis registration form is for businesses located in the Downtown Ames Business District. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Ronnie Olson at ronnie@amesalliance.com ( mailto:ronnie@amesalliance.com ).\n \nEvent Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/music-walk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/MusicWalk-4C-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-e1ab840a08f6e72d3baf13622bef60ad@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260709T050000Z DTEND:20260713T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T213400Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:18 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Summer Sidewalk Sales DESCRIPTION:\nTake a stroll in Downtown Ames during Sidewalk Sales and find dozens of sales and promotions that our local businesses are offering!\nJoin us for free parking district-wide Saturday and Sunday!\nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up to participate here!\nThis registration form is for businesses located in the Downtown Ames Business District. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Ronnie Olson at ronnie@amesalliance.com ( mailto:ronnie@amesalliance.com ).\n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/summer-sidewalk-sales-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SidewalkSale-3C-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-06ccc6fac98a777fce43a972eaca83df@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260704T160000Z DTEND:20260704T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T213100Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:13 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Downtown Ames Fourth of July Parade DESCRIPTION:\nThe Fourth of July Parade is one of the largest events of the summer and a community favorite! Don your red, white, and blue, and help us celebrate Independence Day at this family-friendly event! What a great connection between Main Street and the City of Ames!\nRegistration for the Fourth of July Parade is LIVE! Please sign up here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6ntQTNb3Oq7rKuZ6pnf0o1n43k65LAb360BI7C-zE1pufTg/viewform?usp=header ) by May 25 to avoid a late fee.\n \nParade theme\nThe 2026 theme is “Happy Birthday, America!” and all entries will be encouraged to join in the spirit of the theme!\nParade judges will be stationed at Tom Evans Park. Each parade entry will be judged on their Patriotic Spirit, Creativity, Community Involvement, Entertainment Value and Overall Presentation. The top entry will win a trophy and a complimentary entry in the 2027 Downtown Ames Fourth of July Parade at the FRONT of the parade (following the Grand Marshall).  You do not need to participate in the judging to be a part of the parade. To view the judging criteria, please follow this link ( https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/4th-of-July-Parade-Judging-Criteria-.pdf ).\n \nInterested in volunteering during the Fourth of July Parade? We would love to have you! Please sign up here! \nDowntown Ames businesses, let us know if you will be open by filling out this form ( https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeZYDsix8_FDV8uFGfokdtrPj2LodiUDWpu09a2RN7zfh6aGw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Ddialog&data=05%7C02%7Csarah%40amesalliance.com%7Ccfc0af81000445229b0a08de60447cbf%7C6c648642732b40498f450278964d637f%7C0%7C0%7C639054044427723331%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FuV8%2BNdUPEZZqzkAcxT2Z0TP5Gy4t3Sm7jjW2NEfW3g%3D&reserved=0 )! This registration form is for businesses located in the Downtown Ames Business District. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Ronnie Olson at ronnie@amesalliance.com ( mailto:ronnie@amesalliance.com ).\n \n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/4th-of-july-parade-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FourthofJuly-4C-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-126c2da128e5b044dc53405c25b4d8de@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260611T220000Z DTEND:20260612T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260120T212300Z CREATED:20260120 LAST-MODIFIED:20260408 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:19 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:2026 Art Walk DESCRIPTION:\nThe annual Art Walk is a great event that showcases downtown businesses as well as community artists. Discover the artwork of dozens artists including painters, jewelry makers, photographers, woodworkers, potters, sculptors, musicians, and much more! The website will be updated with participating artists and businesses this May.\nArtists, sign up to participate here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds2A6nHDvFd5hAKVOlY7s2INFWutCRTL1r03FTNGRoQ8hUCw/viewform?usp=header )! \nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up to participate here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv-NgxOTnZMypLjueDmekdSm4eBb53FH5-2r0jw_Cb5sT6LA/viewform?usp=header )!\nThis registration form is for businesses located in the Downtown Ames Business District. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Ronnie Olson at ronnie@amesalliance.com ( mailto:ronnie@amesalliance.com ).\n \nEvent Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n*Downtown Ames often takes photographs & video during our events for use on social media or our website. By attending, you agree that Downtown Ames may use any image of you that might appear in photographs or video taken at a Downtown Ames event.*\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/art-walk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Downtown Ames Events LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownames.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ArtWalk-4C-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-7caf5e22ea3eb8175ab518429c8589a4@downtownames.org DTSTART:20260504T230000Z DTEND:20260505T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260114T172100Z RDATE;VALUE=PERIOD:20260203T000000Z/20260203T010000Z,20260303T000000Z/20260303T010000Z,20260406T230000Z/20260303T000000Z,20260504T230000Z/20260505T000000Z,20260601T230000Z/20260602T000000Z,20260706T230000Z/20260707T000000Z,20260803T230000Z/20260804T000000Z,20260907T230000Z/20260908T000000Z,20261005T230000Z/20261006T000000Z,20261103T000000Z/20261103T010000Z,20261208T000000Z/20261208T010000Z CREATED:20260114 LAST-MODIFIED:20260114 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Books & Bevs at London Underground DESCRIPTION:On first Mondays of each month, Books & Beverages will be meeting from 6 – 7 PM across the street at our favorite bar, London Underground, with co-owner Ellyn and bookseller Bailey to keep you company.\nThis book club does not require that you read a particular book; in fact, even if you wanted to, there isn’t one. We invite you to come hang out, grab a drink (London Underground has an extensive cocktail menu as well as many delicious mocktails), and discuss what you’ve been reading. In accordance with all of our book clubs, attendees will receive 20% off of all purchases for 20 minutes following book club.\n URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/books-bevs-at-london-underground/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR