515 Days 2025
515 Days are a spring celebration in Downtown Ames for those who live, work and play in the 515 area code, beginning on 5/15. Learn more about each day’s activities by clicking on the links below.
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Thursday, May 15 – Ames Summertime Series Downtown!
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!
Friday, May 16 – The Big Bash.
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.
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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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Business Specials During 515 Week – COMING SOON!
Downtown Ames Businesses, sign up here!
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2025 515 Days Sponsors
*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.*
