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March 2026

500-Piece Puzzle Competition

That’s right, it’s time for another one of our favorite events: the 500-piece puzzle competition! This is back due to popular demand. Grab your best puzzlers and put together a team of up to 4 people to compete in the Dog-Eared Books 500-piece puzzle competition on Friday, March 13 at 7 PM. Tickets for this […]
13 Mar
7:00 pm
Dog-Eared Books
301 Main St., Ames
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The Crowfoot Rakes

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with the amazing Crowfoot Rakes at Alluvial! Friday 3/13 7pm – $9/$12 all ages! “Irish Music For the Iowish People!” This is the motto of the Des Moines based musical conglomerate known as The Crowfoot Rakes. The band takes a different approach to Irish music by combining the time honored tradition of […]
13 Mar
7:00 pm
Alluvial Brewing
3715 W. 190th St., Ames
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Daisy’s Back Alley Bingo

Join Daisy’s for the most delightfully questionable bingo night in Ames! Hosted by Vanessa Taylor. We’ve got your bingo cards and dabbers ready, all you need is a moral compass that’s already slightly bent. Bingo is FREE to play, and the stories you’ll leave with…..priceless.
13 Mar
8:00 pm
Daisy's Drinks & Dogs
1620 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8001, United States
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St. Patrick’s High Tea

The Afternoon High Tea at Clouds will transport you and your friends into the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, featuring handcrafted high tea treats inspired by European traditions, served with a touch of Irish charm and a hint of luck.
15 Mar
1:00 pm
Clouds
119 Stanton Ave., Ames
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Todd Partridge

For the March edition of The Underground, we’ve got singer/songwriter/troubadour Todd Partridge! Bio (from his website): Since picking up the guitar at age 18, Todd Partridge has spent most of his adult life making his own music. First with the band Black Light Syndrome then Salamagundi, then with critically acclaimed King Of The Tramps for […]
15 Mar
7:00 pm
London Underground
212 Main St., Ames
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday, March 17th and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! We’re kicking things off bright and early at 6 AM with a traditional breakfast and live music and entertainment all day long. Join us for great food, live music, and good times in our heated, tented patio. Sláinte!
17 Mar
All Day
Dublin Bay
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Luck of the Irish

Our team at the Ames Regional Economic Alliance is hitting the streets and visiting select Community Cash businesses to surprise lucky shoppers with Community Cash while they shop on St. Patrick’s Day! It’s our way of celebrating our community, supporting local businesses, and adding a little extra joy to your day. Check out the full […]
17 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Downtown Ames
Downtown Ames, Iowa
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The Great Green Geocache

Join us for a festive St. Patrick’s Day adventure! Learn how to use a handheld GPS unit before setting off on a self-guided quest through McFarland Park. Follow the clues and uncover a series of hidden waypoints tucked throughout the trails – and maybe, if you’re lucky, find a bit of “gold” along the way! […]
17 Mar
1:00 pm
McFarland Park
56461 180th St., Ames
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Floral Design Workshop

Join cherished instructor and State Fair Master Floral Judge Sandy Gossman for a different monthly hands-on floral arrangement workshop. Designs range from contemporary vase arrangements to structured forms using tropical leaves, dried materials, event florals, and more! Materials include a mixture of market flowers and seasonal flowers cut fresh from Reiman Gardens.
17 Mar
6:00 pm
Reiman Gardens
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Game Night

Join us for a fun night of board games and cards. Families and friends of all ages, join us from 5:30-7:00. If you prefer an adults only space and more advanced games, come from 7:00-8:30. Beverages will be available for a donation. Bring your own favorite game or use one of ours!
19 Mar
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Octagon Center for the Arts
427 Douglas Ave., Ames
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Quilt Show

Friday and Saturday, March 20 & 21, 9 AM – 5 PM. Sunday, March 22, 9 AM – 4 PM Reiman Gardens and the Iowa Quilters Guild will be hosting the three-day show which encourages the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners. This show will award prizes from […]
20 - 22 Mar
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  • Collaboration with ISU Athletics
  • Engaging at student-focused events like EIS (Experience Iowa State) and Orientation
  • Partnering with key ISU departments to connect with students and families
  • Providing resources to incoming freshman through an annual mailing

Promoting
Ames Nationwide

  • National coverage; RV There Yet and ISU Guide to the Game
  • 1.5M+ social media impressions across multiple platforms
  • Creating and distributing 25K+ Visitor Guides and 30K+ Ames Insiders
  • Working with local and national influencers to promote Ames

Investing
in Our Community

  • Awarding $100K+ in Community Grants each year to support local events
  • Outreach to youth through career fairs and presentations
  • Educating local businesses and leaders on how we can help and what we do
  • Coordinating and leading Hotel & Attraction Council to keep them informed and up to date

Growing
Events & Opportunities

  • Bringing major events that draw tens of thousands of people to our community including Boys State Basketball and Campustown Showdown
  • Attending national trade shows and conferences to find new opportunities of events to bring to Ames
  • Providing top-tier service before, during and after each event

Advocating
for Our Community

  • Funding feasibility studies for local projects
  • Helping advance tourism developments like CyTown and The LINC
  • Advocating for tourism with elected officials- Local & State
  • Driving converstations on a new Fieldhouse in Ames
  • Collaborating with Ames Alliance, iTIP, City of Ames, ISU & Visit Boone County

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