515 Week will conclude with the BIG BASH in Bandshell Park featuring the band, Iowa No Mountain Boys! The BIG BASH will feature a beer garden and food trucks as well. The winner of the Community Cash giveaway will be announced at 6:30pm. 

4:30pm – Food Trucks and Beer Garden Open

5:00pm – Music begins

6:30pm – Music break, Community Cash giveaway

7:30pm – Last call

8:00pm – Event to end

Business Specials

The Slow Era | 130 Main Street #101 | Open until 6:00pm

Little Woods Herbal | 136 Main Street | Open until 6:00pm

Marmalade Moon | 207 Main Street | Open until 6:00pm

Moorman Clothiers | 226 Main Street | Open until 5:30pm

Duck Worth Wearing | 232 Main Street | Buy 5 items get 15% off for the 2 day event

Savor on Main | 300 Main Street | Purchase 5 oz of specialty fresh sliced charcuterie and get 15% off

Life Distilled | 301 Main Street # 109 | We’ll be open until 6pm for shopping with last chance for $5.15 off a purchase of $51.50

Della Viti | 323 Main Street | We will be open before and after The Big Bash with our standard Friday special of Mules, with specialty Mules for $5.15

Central Iowa Pain & Wellness | 400 Main Street | Discounts on sauna and products!

Octagon Center for the Arts | 427 Douglas Avenue | Art from the Attic! 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. Stop by the gallery to browse through one-of-a-kind artworks that will fit perfectly in your space at incredibly low prices.

Ames Public Library | 515 Douglas Avenue | Ames Public Library is open until 6pm on Friday.

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 – The Big Bash Sponsors