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SUMMARY:515 Day
DESCRIPTION:515 Day in Downtown Ames is BACK for year 6!! Join us on May 15 for a fun filled night of Live Music, a Food Truck Showdown, and family friendly activities. 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.\nDuring this event you can sit back and relax with a beverage from Thirsty Pigs while listening to music, experience some family fun activities and check out some of the Food Trucks that our community has to offer while voting for your favorite to be crowned the Food Truck Showdown Champion! The winner receives a trophy and bragging rights.\n\nSchedule of Events\n4:00pm – Event begins. Live Music at corner of 5th St and Douglas Avenue\n5:00pm – Music break\n5:30pm – Live Music from Foxpin at the corner of 5th St and Douglas Avenue\n7:00pm – Voting for favorite food truck to end\n7:30pm – Announcement of Food Truck Showdown winner, last call at beer tent\n8:00pm – Event to conclude\n \nFood Truck Showdown\nFood Truck registration is LIVE! Please scroll to the bottom of the page to register. Food trucks must pay the entry fee to participate.\nTune back in for a list of Food Trucks!\n \nGrab & Go Food Options\nLooking for another food option? Don’t forget about our Downtown eateries! Tune back for a list of their grab and go options.\nDowntown eateries – looking to add a food option for the night? Sign up here!\n \nFamily Zone\nThis will be located off of Douglas between Main and 5th. Activities include:\nThree fun inflatable activities! An obstacle course, a mega slide and Skee-Ball!\nWandering Greens Miniature Golf\nJoyful Colorz face painting\n…and more! A full list of activities will be updated here.\nDowntown Ames will also have businesses participating in their own activities – walk the district and check them out!\n
URL:https://discoverames.com/events/515-day/
CATEGORIES:Community support,Food & drink,Marketplace
LOCATION:Downtown Ames, Iowa
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