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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/
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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
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DTSTART:20260819T233000Z
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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
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DTSTART:20260720T230000Z
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SUMMARY:Belly Dance with Shiara!
DESCRIPTION:Explore a New way to Move! Enjoy a Fun way to Exercise! Experience the Beauty of Belly Dance! This class introduces students to the Basic Movements used in ALL styles of Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance.  No previous dance experience needed.  \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/belly-dance-with-shiara/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260723T223000Z
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DTSTAMP:20260602T131500Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Eastern Drumming with Chris & Lisa!
DESCRIPTION:The Drum is the heartbeat of all Middle Eastern Music!  Bring your dumbeck (or borrow one of ours) and learn to play a new rhythm each week.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/middle-eastern-drumming-with-chris-lisa/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260723T233000Z
DTEND:20260724T001500Z
DTSTAMP:20260602T131500Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Class with Chris & Owyn!
DESCRIPTION:Explore new concepts each week and have fun expanding your creativity!  Whether you’re young or young at heart, this class celebrates the inner child in us all.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/drawing-class-with-chris-owyn/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260723T233000Z
DTEND:20260724T001500Z
DTSTAMP:20260602T131500Z
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SUMMARY:Delsarte Expression with Lisa!
DESCRIPTION:Three Pillars Arts ® Delsarte is a body language analysis that is complete, thorough, and understood best when experienced.  Whether you’re a performing artist or someone who wishes to be more purposefully expressive, this class is for you!\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/delsarte-expression-with-lisa-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260721T000000Z
DTEND:20260721T004500Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195700Z
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SUMMARY:Expand Your Dance with Shiara!
DESCRIPTION:Continue your belly dance journey by exploring new concepts each week that help polish your skills and grow your understanding of this beautiful art form.  (Knowledge of the foundation moves used in belly dance is required.)\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/expand-your-dance-with-shiara/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260806T220000Z
DTEND:20260806T233000Z
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SUMMARY:HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging @ Onion Creek Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a foraging class at Onion Creek Farm, where we explore the natural abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing in our local landscape. Led by Dr. Crystal Jewell, a Neuroscientist and Science Communicator, this class will teach you how to identify, harvest, and use a variety of wild plants safely and sustainably. We’ll cover key identification techniques, ethical harvesting practices, and traditional uses of native and naturalized species found on the farm. Be prepared for a leisurely walk on uneven terrain. Bring a notebook, a field guide (if you have one), and a sense of curiosity! Must be 18+ to attend. \nAttendees will be allowed to forage invasive species. Please follow the instructions given by the instructor about what we are allowed to pick. \nCLASS LOCATION: Due to limited parking at Onion Creek Farm, we will meet at Lockwood Cafe (4625 Reliable St #3713, Ames, IA 50014) and carpool together from there. If you are willing to be a driver, please reach out and let Sheba know at events@wheatsfield.coop or call 515-232-4094. It is 1.5 miles between the parking lot and the farm. Please try to arrive a little early so we have as much time as possible on the farm. \nPLEASE NOTE: Waiver Required at Registration – A liability waiver is included in the Eventbrite checkout process. Before completing your registration, you’ll be asked to read and check a box agreeing to our terms. Please take a moment to read it carefully — you won’t be able to finish signing up without completing this step! \nMeet the Instructor! \nCrystal Jewell, M.S., PhD is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and naturalist who specializes in alternative and complimentary medicine with a focus on ethnopharmacology. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=7370
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SUMMARY:Morgan Stagg and Ana Galindo vocal / guitar duet
DESCRIPTION:AHS seniors Morgan and Ana will be performing together at Chocolaterie Stam in downtown Ames. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/morgan-stagg-and-ana-galindo-vocal-guitar-duet/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260829T150000Z
DTEND:20260829T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260713T182400Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Magic
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 29th at Ada Hayden Heritage Park from 10 am to 1 pm\nA fun, FREE, family-friendly event featuring local conservation groups, crafts, and an obstacle course. Explore the wonders of pollinators by joining in our bioblitz or buy raffle tickets for one of our fabulous prizes!\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=7454
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DTSTART:20260804T230000Z
DTEND:20260805T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260717T182400Z
CREATED:20260717
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PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Artisan Pizza & Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Make two pizzas from scratch and enjoy a curated beer flight from Torrent Brewing, paired to complement every flavor on your plate.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=7456
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DTSTART:20260724T200000Z
DTEND:20260724T220000Z
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SUMMARY:Rick Exner on guitar
DESCRIPTION:Local performer Rick Exner will again share his musical talents at Chocolaterie Stam with his variety of songs, many of which you will recognize.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/rick-exner-on-guitar/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260805T233000Z
DTEND:20260806T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260702T201700Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Cross Stitch Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of cross stitch in the most relaxed, aesthetic way possible with the Hawthorn Handmade Vibe Kit. This beginner-friendly class walks you through every step—reading a pattern, threading your needle, stitching your first Xs, and building confidence one square at a time. Perfect for total beginners or anyone wanting a no-stress creative reset, you’ll leave with a started piece and a new favorite slow-stitch hobby. All supplies included.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/beginning-cross-stitch-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260731T233000Z
DTEND:20260801T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260618T213200Z
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SUMMARY:Embroidered Belt Bag
DESCRIPTION:Owner of Handful of Made, Karlie Hunter, will walk you through embroidering a belt bag. Price includes the use of all required supplies (needle, thread, belt bag, design, etc.) and instruction. Learn a few beginner stitches, embroidery tips and tricks, and go home with your own handmade, embroidered belt bag. Don’t miss out on this fun learning experience – reserve your spot now! Even if you’ve never held a needle before, we promise you can do it!\nChoose your belt bag color upon arrival, or send an email to handfulofmade@gmail.com to make a special request.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/embroidered-belt-bag-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260731T230000Z
DTEND:20260801T000000Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-on Pretzels + Beer Cheese
DESCRIPTION:Friday, July 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $55 Hands-On Workshop. You twist them, you dip them, you eat them.\nA warm, hand-twisted pretzel next to a bowl of good beer cheese is one of those combinations that just makes sense. The kind of thing you should be able to make yourself.\nYou will. Start with the dough, mixing, kneading, learning the feel of it. Then the shaping, the baking soda bath that gives a pretzel that deep brown crust and real chew, and the bake. While it comes together you make the beer cheese, sharp, smooth, genuinely snackable, the kind that holds its own against the bar version. By the end you have made both from scratch and you know why every step is there.\nYou leave with warm pretzels, a container of beer cheese, and the recipes to run it back at home. Come ready to get a little floury.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/hands-on-pretzels-beer-cheese/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-a7b23e6eefbe6cf04b8e62a6f0915550@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260730T230000Z
DTEND:20260731T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260608T204600Z
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SUMMARY:Pasta 101
DESCRIPTION:Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $55\nHands-On Workshop. You make it, you eat it.\nFresh pasta sounds like a project right up until you do it once. After that it is just a thing you know how to do.\nYou work it from scratch: mixing and kneading a real egg dough, learning to feel when it is ready instead of guessing, then rolling and cutting it into shape. The whole night is about technique, reading the dough, reading the texture, building the muscle memory that makes it faster every time you come back. By the end you have made a full pasta dish and you actually know why each step is there.\nYou eat what you make, and there is plenty of it. Leftovers and recipes go home, so round two is on your own terms. Wear something you do not mind getting floury.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/pasta-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-230e41009413a5a96013ae108300afd2@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260729T230000Z
DTEND:20260730T010000Z
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SUMMARY:The Scoop on Homemade Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $55\nDemonstration Class. Watch it made, eat a full dessert spread.\nHomemade ice cream sounds harder than it is, and tastes so far past anything in a carton that you will be annoyed you waited this long.\nWe take you through the whole thing: a proper custard base, the ratios that matter, and what makes ice cream rich and creamy instead of a block of ice. Then it opens up, flavor variations, mix-ins, a few seasonal twists that leave plain vanilla in the dust. You see how small changes to one base spin off wildly different results, which is exactly the knowledge that makes you a dangerous person to have around a kitchen in July.\nWe make enough for everybody, so this is a real dessert spread, not a spoonful and a wave. You leave with the base recipe and every variation we cover, plus a good reason to dig the ice cream maker out of the back of the cabinet.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/the-scoop-on-homemade-ice-cream/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260724T230000Z
DTEND:20260725T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260608T204600Z
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Confidence: A Simple Weeknight
DESCRIPTION:Friday, July 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $65\nDemonstration Class. Watch it cooked, eat the whole plate.\nMost weeknight ruts come down to two things going wrong: chicken that dries out, and vegetables that taste like nothing. Fix those two and dinner stops being a chore.\nWe walk through it start to finish. How to cook chicken so it stays juicy instead of turning to chalk, and the few minutes and one hot pan that make the difference. How to season and cook vegetables at the right moment so they taste like themselves instead of an afterthought. Then we put it together into a plate that feels balanced and intentional, no culinary degree, no hour of prep. Simple, repeatable, the kind of cooking you actually reach for on a Tuesday.\nYou eat the full plate, take home the recipes, and leave knowing you can put a good dinner on the table any night of the week without thinking too hard about it.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/kitchen-confidence-a-simple-weeknight/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-7a1d9028a78f418cb8f01909a348d9b2@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260723T230000Z
DTEND:20260724T010000Z
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Burger – Homemade Sauces, Pickles & Toppings
DESCRIPTION:Thursday, July 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $55\nDemonstration Class. Watch it built, eat the whole spread.\nA great burger is not about the beef. It is about everything else: the sauce you cannot stop eating, pickles that actually taste like something, toppings that earn the pile of napkins.\nWe build the thing from the condiments out, housemade sauces, quick pickles on everything, toppings that go way past lettuce and a tired tomato. You see how a few moves turn the familiar into the kind of burger people text you about later: a proper pickle brine, a sauce that balances fat and acid, a smash that works on a flat-top. We make enough to feed the whole room. Full meal, not a preview.\nYou eat the spread, take home the recipes, and walk out with a real reason to fire up the backyard this summer. Come hungry. There is more than one burger.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/ultimate-burger-homemade-sauces-pickles-toppings/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260904T230000Z
DTEND:20260905T003000Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck Concert: Central Iowa Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-concert-central-iowa-jazz-trio/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260828T230000Z
DTEND:20260829T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195900Z
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PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck Concert: Doomed Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-concert-doomed-pioneers/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-64de166633d61c8326232568b42beef1@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260821T230000Z
DTEND:20260822T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195900Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck Concert: Coffee Shop Romance
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-concert-coffee-shop-romance/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-1abf005ea3f957c5cb79941ab7707c11@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260814T230000Z
DTEND:20260815T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195900Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck Concert: Perfect Strangers
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-concert-perfect-strangers/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260807T230000Z
DTEND:20260808T003000Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck: Todd Partridge
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-todd-partridge/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260731T230000Z
DTEND:20260801T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195900Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck Concert: Days Live
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-concert-days-live/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260724T130000Z
DTEND:20260724T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195900Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
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SUMMARY:Tiny Deck Concert: Ben Schrag & the Cautionaries
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026!\nKick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck!\nFriday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nHead to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to wind down your week.\nEveryone’s invited—bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. Don’t forget a blanket or LAWN CHAIR—the deck fills up fast!\nRain Location – Right inside the co-op.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/tiny-deck-concert-ben-schrag-the-cautionaries/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART:20260929T223000Z
DTEND:20260930T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195800Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:COOKING CLASS: The Mighty Chickpea
DESCRIPTION:Discover the versatility of the humble garbanzo bean (chickpea) in this demonstration-style vegetarian cooking class. Join us as we showcase the transformative power of this pantry staple, turning it into 3 delicious, flavor-packed dishes that are easy enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough to wow your guests at any gathering. \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. \nMeet the Instructor! \nRama Sridhar is an expert chef in vegetarian cooking and has dedicated more than 40 years to communicating the benefits of vegetarian nutrition. Rama’s cooking is based on two fundamental principles: (a) develop recipes that excel in both nutrition and taste and (b) draw and use ideas from all over the globe to develop creative fusion foods. She is a guest Chef at a local restaurant – Lockwood Café – where she offers Indian and International foods. Rama has a close connection to Ames. She has lived here for 35 plus years and received a Dietetics degree from Iowa State University. She is a diehard Cyclones fan. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/cooking-class-the-mighty-chickpea/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-0d46839f6371fb84f6b6c682f5fc2c77@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260908T223000Z
DTEND:20260909T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195800Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:HANDS-ON CLASS: DIY Herbal Lip Balms
DESCRIPTION:Dive in to the art and science of handcrafted herbal lip care in this interactive, hands-on workshop! Using a plethora of natural, nourishing, and eco-friendly ingredients including beeswax, oils, butters, and plant essential oils, participants will make and take home two different lip balm formulations to protect lips in all four seasons.  It’s herbal lip care made simple, made from scratch, and made by you! \nMeet the Instructor! \nAnn Staudt is the founder, chief soap formulator, kitchen chemist, graphic designer, sales manager, packaging extraordinaire, and overall operations manager behind Siberian Soap Co. She holds degrees in both chemical and environmental engineering. Soapmaking provides a wonderfully creative outlet that combines her interests in science, art, and living a simple, eco-friendly lifestyle. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/hands-on-class-diy-herbal-lip-balms/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-0d7f9017fbda691900187b22404b8a1f@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260804T223000Z
DTEND:20260805T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195800Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Kids Cooking Class: Ready, Set, Snack
DESCRIPTION:Summer is winding down and school is just around the corner, so let’s celebrate with the best part of any school day! Join us for 90 minutes of hands-on snack making where kids (and grown-ups!) will whip up fun, delicious after school treats to add to your back-to-school routine. No experience is needed and all ages are welcome! \nWhat we’re making:  \nAnts on a Log \nDIY Trail Mix \nBanana Sushi \nFrost a cupcake to take home!  \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. \nMeet the Instructor! \nAs Outreach & Education Coordinator at Wheatsfield, Sheba spends her days connecting people with resources and opportunities and is always looking for new classes to share with the community. A Navy veteran who has lived all over the place, including Japan, she’s picked up a love of new places, new ideas, and new recipes along the way. Outside of work she’s a proud mom of three, and nana to six grandbabies with another on the way. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/kids-cooking-class-ready-set-snack/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-94aada62f90dd50a84ca74304563d5db@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260721T223000Z
DTEND:20260722T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T195800Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:DIY Food Storage: Ditch the Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Plastic wrap, zip-lock bags, and single-use packaging get used more than a lot of us would like. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore simple, affordable alternatives you can make and use right at home. Together we’ll make beeswax wraps from scratch, learn the art of the mason jar, and swap ideas for reducing plastic in your kitchen. You’ll leave with wraps you made yourself and a handful of easy ideas to put to use right away. \nWe will have fabric available, but feel free to bring your own with you. Thinner 100% cotton fabrics work best and is compostable! Due to time and space restraints, there is a limit of 1 wrap per attendee. \nMeet the Instructor! \nAs Outreach & Education Coordinator at Wheatsfield, Sheba spends her days connecting people with resources and opportunities and is always looking for new classes to share with the community. A Navy veteran who has lived all over the place, including Japan, she’s picked up a love of new places, new ideas, and new recipes along the way. Outside of work she’s a proud mom of three, and nana to six grandbabies with another on the way. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/diy-food-storage-ditch-the-plastic/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-e44e875c12109e4fa3716c05008048b2@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260820T223000Z
DTEND:20260821T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260603T203800Z
CREATED:20260603
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon is holding its second annual poetry slam! Last year brought creative writers and lyricists and we are excited to see who participates this year! Come hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event will begin at 5:30 and poets will take the stage at 6:00. This is a free event, for attendees and poets alike. We prefer that poets sign up in advance at this link:  Poet Registration.  However, we will allow same-day sign up at the event. We hope you’ll join us and support the poets who are participating. \n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/third-thursday-poetry-slam-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-588da7a73a2e919a23cb9a419c4c6d44@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260805T230000Z
DTEND:20260808T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260520T133600Z
CREATED:20260520
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Embroidery Hat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Keep that sun out of your eyes with a fashionable hat designed and stitched by YOU!\nOwner of Handful of Made, Karlie Hunter, will walk you through embroidering a plant-inspired hat. Price includes the all required supplies (needle, thread, hat, design, etc.) and instruction. Learn a few beginner stitches, embroidery tips and tricks, and go home with your own handmade, floral embroidery hat. \nDon’t miss out on this fun learning experience – reserve your spot now! \nEven if you’ve never held a needle before, we promise you can do it!\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/embroidery-hat-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-52fc2aee802efbad698503d28ebd3a1f@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260719T230000Z
DTEND:20260720T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260511T205800Z
CREATED:20260511
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Dog-Eared Presents Christina Lauren in conversation with Susan Lee
DESCRIPTION:Dog-Eared Books is thrilled to welcome back to Ames the iconic romance writing duo Christina Lauren, known for their perfectly timed humor blended with unforgettable romance. Join us on Sunday, July 19, at 6 PM for an event with Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings to celebrate their latest novel, The Romance Revival.\nChristina and Lauren will be joined in conversation by romance author Susan Lee. Grab your ticket now and come hang out with some of romance’s best writers. Each ticket includes one signed copy of The Romance Revival and an exclusive art print inspired by the book.\nThis event will feature an extended author discussion and more time for audience Q&As! There will not be a signing or photo line, but all books purchased with your ticket will be pre-signed by the authors.\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/dog-eared-presents-christina-lauren-in-conversation-with-susan-lee/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-df5511886da327a5e2877c3cd733d9d7@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260820T223000Z
DTEND:20260821T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260505T131000Z
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CREATED:20260505
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Fit Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community event focused on enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Follow a set route at your own pace – run or walk as far as you like. Every 3rd Thursday from May through October, meet at Brown’s Shoe Fit Ames. Bring friends and enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and a fun midweek boost to your health and wellness. Registration will start at 5:30 pm with the walk/run to follow at 6pm!\n
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/3rd-thursday-fit-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:MEC-64a4250dded75fcc7ac237f910e8a54e@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20261017T140000Z
DTEND:20261017T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260331T201700Z
CREATED:20260331
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
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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:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nGluten Free with Jenna\nJust Sitting Around Making Headbands\nKits Place Creations\nOn Finding Ro\nPollinator Friendly Ames\nThe House of Lumpia\nZimma & Zekes\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
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UID:MEC-6084e82a08cb979cf75ae28aed37ecd4@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20261010T140000Z
DTEND:20261010T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260331T201500Z
CREATED:20260331
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAmes Figure Skating\nBoer Certified\nBoricua in the Midwest\nBy Creative Heart\nCity of Ames\nGluten Free with Jenna\nHand Me Down Talents\nHand-Me-Down-Talents\nIowa State Extension\nJust Sitting Around Making Headbands\nKits Place Creations\nLenniekins\nLocally Stitched\nMidwest Maker\nMikayla Designs\nMuddy Feet Farm\nOlson Family Farm\nOn Finding Ro\nPnB Goodies\nSweet Honeymoon Winery\nThat Crafty Goblin\nThe House of Lumpia\nXandra’s Brand\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
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UID:MEC-b11c3e3aaf3cfe496174ecc31a3c04d0@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20261003T140000Z
DTEND:20261003T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260331T201300Z
CREATED:20260331
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAlzheimers Association of Iowa\nAnderson Studio\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nBoer Certified\nBoricua in the Midwest\nCherry Creek Woodworking\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nGluten Free with Jenna\nJust Sitting Around Making Headbands\nKay Kay Adventures\nKits Place Creations\nLulu London\nM & D Designs\nMeier Lynn Furniture Art and Restoration\nMidwest Maker\nMikayla Designs\nMk Magnets\nOlson Family Farm\nReiman Gardens\nThat Crafty Goblin\nThe House of Lumpia\nThistle & Yarrow\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
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-faa98789cfb692431ffb52e13497443a@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260926T130000Z
DTEND:20260926T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260331T201200Z
CREATED:20260331
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
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SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nHovick Family Petting Zoo\n \nMusician:\nPatricia Holly\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAnka Snider\nAspen & Archer\nBoer Certified\nCity of Ames\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nGluten Free Steils\nIowa State Extension\nJust Sitting Around Making Headbands\nKits Place Creations\nLiz’s Mixes\nLocally Stitched\nLucky Me Mercantile\nMikayla Designs\nNymph in the Woods\nOlson Family Farm\nOn Finding Ro\nZimma & Zekes\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
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-1c280e54c157ef973dad67751c0a525d@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260919T130000Z
DTEND:20260919T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260331T201100Z
CREATED:20260331
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nAmes Bookmobile\n \nMusician:\nBoone Fiddler\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAnderson Studio\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nCity of Ames\nCommunity Arts Wing\nHand Me Down Talents\nHand-Me-Down-Talents\nJust Sitting Around Making Headbands\nKits Place Creations\nLucky Me Mercantile\nMeier Lynn Furniture Art and Restoration\nMuddy Feet Farm\nMustard Seed Community Farm\nNymph in the Woods\nOlson Family Farm\nPatched Hat Bar\nPollinator Friendly Ames\nRooster Ranch\nThe Art of Caitlyn Chellew\nThe House of Lumpia\nThistle & Yarrow\nThrive in Nature\nZimma & Zekes\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:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:16
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:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAlways Baked\nAlzheimers Association of Iowa\nBy Creative Heart\nCherry Creek Woodworking\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nGluten Free Steils\nIowa State Extension\nJust Sitting Around Making Headbands\nKits Place Creations\nLocally Stitched\nLucky Me Mercantile\nLulu London\nMad Murphy’s Meat Rub\nMidwest Maker\nMikayla Designs\nNymph in the Woods\nObria Medical Clinic\nOlson Family Farm\nOn Finding Ro\nOne More\nPatched Hat Bar\nWilliam Bliss Cancer Center\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:20260520
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nJoyful Colorz Face Painting\n \nMusician:\nDoomed Pioneers\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAnderson Studio\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nCherry Creek Woodworking\nCity of Ames\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nLenniekins\nLucky Me Mercantile\nLulu London\nM & D Designs\nMeier Lynn Furniture Art and Restoration\nMidwest Maker\nMk Magnets\nMustard Seed Community Farm\nNymph in the Woods\nOlson Family Farm\nPnB Goodies\nReiman Gardens\nRooster Ranch\nSweet Honeymoon Winery\nThe Art of Caitlyn Chellew\nThe House of Lumpia\nThistle & Yarrow\nXandra’s Brand\nZimma & Zekes\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:20260505
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nMeyer’s Pony Rides\n \nMusician:\nShirley by the Sea\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAspen & Archer\nBoer Certified\nCherry Creek Woodworking\nCity of Ames\nCluster Fudge\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nIowa State Extension\nKarley’s Collection\nKits Place Creations\nLucky Me Mercantile\nObria Medical Clinic\nOlson Family Farm\nOn Finding Ro\nThrive in Nature\nZimma & Zekes\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:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nNathan & Clay\n \nMusician:\nHeartland Sky\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAmes Figure Skating\nAnderson Studio\nAnka Snider\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nChubby Pug Cheese\nGluten Free with Jenna\nKales Krafts\nKits Place Creations\nLocally Stitched\nLucky Me Mercantile\nLulu London\nMeier Lynn Furniture Art and Restoration\nMustard Seed Community Farm\nOlson Family Farm\nPatched Hat Bar\nRolf Pottery\nRooster Ranch\nThe Art of Caitlyn Chellew\nThe House of Lumpia\nThistle & Yarrow\nTom’s Woodworking\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:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nTBD\n \nMusician:\nRedzband\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAlzheimers Association of Iowa\nArmarillo Lilly Silver\nAspen & Archer\nCity of Ames\nCommunity Arts Wing\nGingerich Amish Baskets\nKales Krafts\nKits Place Creations\nLenniekins\nMustard Seed Community Farm\nOlson Family Farm\nOne More\nPnB Goodies\nRolf Pottery\ns.louise creations\nThat Crafty Goblin\nThrive in Nature\nZimma & Zekes\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:20260430
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAnderson Studio\nBerry Patch\nBoer Certified\nBy Creative Heart\nCity of Ames\nClazzy Design\nCluster Fudge\nGingerich Amish Baskets\nHand Me Down Talents\nHand-Me-Down-Talents\nKales Krafts\nMad Murphy’s Meat Rub\nMeier Lynn Furniture Art and Restoration\nMidwest Maker\nMuddy Feet Farm\nOlson Family Farm\nOn Finding Ro\nOne SSC\nPollinator Friendly Ames\nRooster Ranch\nSweet Honeymoon Winery\nThe Art of Caitlyn Chellew\nThe House of Lumpia\nThistle & Yarrow\nXandra’s Brand\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:20260518
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nHovick Family Petting Zoo\n \nMusician:\nDixie Slicks\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAmes Youth Choir\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nCity of Ames\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nIowa State Extension\nKits Place Creations\nLiz’s Mixes\nM & D Designs\nMk Magnets\nOlson Family Farm\ns.louise creations\nThistle & Yarrow\nTom’s Woodworking\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
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6f5e4e86a87220e5d361ad82f1ebc335@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260725T130000Z
DTEND:20260725T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260331T195400Z
CREATED:20260331
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:\n \nSpecial Event:\nMeyer’s Pony Rides\n \nMusician:\nMiles Morgan\n \nDay Sponsor:\n\n \nVendor List:\nFull-Time Vendors:\nAmaz 3D\nB+ Beards\nBackcountry Winery\nBaked by Beth\nBarrelly Conscious\nBean Caffeinated LLC\nBellbottom Moble Café\nCarlos Quesadillas\nC’est la Crepe\nCrafty Folk of Ames\nCrave A Cake\nDeal’s Orchard\nDivas and Weirdough\nDusty Hill Farm\nFarm Story Meats\nFisher’s Flowers & Produce\nFriend’s Flowers\nFuncke Fresh Farm\nGrand View Beef\nGreen Goods Market\nHometown Glow Candle Co.\nHuey’s Mini Donuts\nImani Expressions\nISU College of Veterinary Medicine\nJammed with Love\nJewell’s Country Kitchen\nJoygrow\nK2 Kustoms\nKnob Hill Farm\nKona Ice\nLee Greens\nLemon-Aide\nLet’s Go Cookie Dough\nLink’D Jewelry\nLK Custom Creations\nLost Lake Farm\nMacubana\nMary’s Farm & Garden\nMinerva’s Meadow\nMoxie\nMy Dinosaur Dreams Flower Co\nMystic Eco\nPiece & Freedom\nPiggy’s Kettle Corn\nPrintz All\nPurple Ribbon Beef\nRed Granite Farm\nRenn’s Syrups\nRolling Prairie Ferments\nRoot to Rise Farm\nSimple Life Farms\nStar Grass Farm\nSundae Morning Dairy LLC\nTara Beth Creations\nThe Heartland Maker\nThe Sweet Shoppe\nTurn Abput Memories\nVB Ice Cream\nWillies BBQ\nXtreme Finds & Creations\nOccasional Vendors:\nAspen & Archer\nBerry Patch\nBoer Certified\nCity of Ames\nClazzy Design\nCluster Fudge\nDasu Bonsai Studio\nGingerich Amish Baskets\nGluten Free Steils\nKales Krafts\nKits Place Creations\nLocally Stitched\nLulu London\nMeier Lynn Furniture Art and Restoration\nMuddy Feet Farm\nObria Medical Clinic\nOlson Family Farm\nOn Finding Ro\nRooster Ranch\nThat Crafty Goblin\nThe House of Lumpia\nThistle & Yarrow\nThrive in Nature\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-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											Reindeer Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Reindeer 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
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0ef41260a5b096182ee7e45b942cd46d@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20261127T060000Z
DTEND:20261201T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260120T225400Z
CREATED:20260120
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:28
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!\nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up to participate here!\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
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DTSTART:20261105T060000Z
DTEND:20261109T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260120T225000Z
CREATED:20260120
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
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SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Warm-Up
DESCRIPTION:\nEase into the holiday season at Downtown Ames’ coziest weekend of the year! The Holiday Warm-Up is your invitation to slow down, sip on a warm drink, and enjoy the first festive feeling of the season, before jumping straight into full holiday chaos….free parking on Saturday and Sunday included!\nAs you stroll through downtown, each participating business will feature a preview table filled with gift ideas, cozy inspiration, and a sneak peek of what’s coming this holiday season. While you browse, enjoy a warm beverage, sweet treats, and the charm of downtown Ames as fall transitions into the holidays.\nBe one of the first to view the newly released Downtown Ames Holiday Gift Guide and discover unique local finds, gift inspiration, and favorite small businesses along the way. It’s cozy. It’s welcoming. It’s the perfect way to officially get into the holiday spirit!\nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyKFwD7FzSBe-kQTlG6qZPBLUvDRU2mtpZ66b9-9GdQaTQQw/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
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/holiday-warm-up-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Downtown Ames Events
LOCATION:304 Main StreetAmesUnited States
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DTSTART:20261030T150000Z
DTEND:20261030T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260120T214700Z
CREATED:20260120
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:28
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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!\nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up to participate here!\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
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DTSTART:20261008T230000Z
DTEND:20261009T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260120T214300Z
CREATED:20260120
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:18
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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.\nDowntown Ames businesses, sign up to participate here!\n \nFood Trucks\nDowntown Ames businesses are open during the event, but are you looking for a quick bite to eat? Check out the Food Trucks located on Kellogg between Main and 5th!\n\nEggroll Ladies\n\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*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
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UID:MEC-c6969ae30d99f73951cb976b88a457af@downtownames.org
DTSTART:20260917T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260120T213900Z
CREATED:20260120
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:19
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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 \nFood Trucks\nDowntown Ames businesses are open during the event, but are you looking for a quick bite to eat? Check out the Food Trucks located on Kellogg between Main and 5th!\n\nKona Ice of Central Iowa\n\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
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CREATED:20260114
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114
PRIORITY:5
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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
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