Downtown Ames 515 Days will kick off the 2025 Ames Summertime Series with a Food Truck Showdown and our Family night!

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.

The Ames Summertime Series is a three part event series happening in Downtown (May 15), Campustown (June 18) and North Grand Mall (July 16) and is hosted by the Ames Regional Economic Alliance.  We look forward to celebrating summer all season long!

Food Truck Showdown

We are excited to have the following food trucks join us for the Food Truck Showdown! Enjoy some food and vote for your favorite food truck. The winner will receive bragging rights and a trophy to show off!

Bean Caffeinated | Coffee and Lemonade

Bellbottom Mobile Cafe | Lattes, espresso, coffee, cold brew, americanos, cappuccino, chai, hot chocolate

Brick and Ember Pizza Company | Wood fired brick oven pizza

Big Red Food Truck | Pub style food, cheeseburger and tenderloin baskets, fish tacos, jumbo waking taco boats, beef and lamb gyros, grilled chicken salad, mozzarella sticks, pretzel bites

Comfort Food  | Sandwiches, wraps, BBQ nachos, walking tacos, personal size pizzas

Hungry Boys Taqueria | Authentic Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, Nachos, and Mexican sodas

Kona Ice of Central Iowa | Flavored, shaved ice, All-fruit smoothies

Superdog | Superdog, Chili Cheese Dog, Hot Diggity Dog, Special Dog, Plain Dog

Interested in vending during the event? Scroll to the bottom of the page! Vendor fees must be paid in full prior to the event.

Family Zone

This will be located off of Douglas between Main and 5th. Join us to participate in the following

• Balloon art from Becca the Balloon Lady
• Face painting from Joyful Colorz
• Inflatable obstacle course from JP Party Rentals
• Seating for families to enjoy the event

Downtown Ames will also have businesses participating in their own activities – walk the district and check them out!

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“After Hours” Business Specials – coming soon!

Downtown Ames Businesses, sign up here!

Interested in volunteering during 515 Days? we would love to have you! Sign up here! 

Enter To Win Community Cash!

Many downtown businesses offering specials related to 515 the entire week.

When you make purchases in Downtown Ames, save you receipt and bring it to the Big Bash by 6:00pm! You will exchange it for a ticket and we will call out the winning number around 6:30pm! You must be present to win!

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515 Day – Ames Summertime Series in Downtown Ames Sponsors