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
Oak Lane Candle Co. | 121 Main Street | 15% off all Oak Lane home fragrance products, in store only.
The Slow Era | 130 Main Street #101 | 15% off all official The Slow Era merch
Little Woods Herbal | 136 Main Street | 15% Off all Local Products. All our locally made tea blends and all local honey.
Marmalade Moon | 207 Main Street | Open late Thursday
Emerhoff’s Footwear | 215 Main Street | 20% off our entire inventory!
Worldly Goods | 223 Main Street | Buy 5 items to get 15% off
Moorman Clothiers | 226 Main Street | 15% Savings on all Iowa State branded clothing
Duck Worth Wearing | 232 Main Street | Buy 5 items get 15% off for the 2 day event
The Loft | 233 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 | $5.15 off a purchase of $51.50 or more all week long
Valor and Violet | 310 Main Street | Buy ANY 5 items, including travel, regular retail size, and liters, accessories, and tools, get 15% off.
Della Viti | 323 Main Street | Patio season specials available for $5.15 all week
Central Iowa Pain & Wellness | 400 Main Street | Buy 5 infrared, red light sauna sessions, get 1 free!
313 Bar & Lounge | 115 5th Street | $5.15 off Dine in Meals and Specialty Cocktails
American Country Home Store | 210 5th Street | 15% Off Storewide all week
Ames History Museum | 416 Douglas Avenue | Tuesday, May 13 – Friday, May 16: $5 admission to the museum and 15% off in the museum store
Octagon Center for the Arts | 427 Douglas Avenue | Art from the Attic begins Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17. 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 | Join the celebration with a great deal on gently used books and more at Literary Grounds in Ames Public Library! Spend $15 in Literary Grounds used book store and get a coupon for $5 off a future purchase!
Great Harvest Bakery and Café | 502 Burnett Avenue | Loaf of Honey Whole Wheat or Farmhouse White for only $5.15 on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16.
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2025 515 Days Sponsors
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