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May 2026

21st Annual Wayne Larson Classic Car Roll-In

 Join Us for the 21st Annual Wayne Larson Classic Car Roll-In!  We’re excited to invite the community to celebrate the 21st year of this beloved tradition! The Wayne Larson Classic Car Roll-In brings together car enthusiasts, families, and friends for an evening filled with classic vehicles, great conversations, and strong community connections. As Wayne Larson […]
21 May
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Grand Mall
2801 Grand Ave., Ames
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Board Game Night

Bring a board game to share, or join in on a game with others! We’ll be open with a full menu, plus a cocktail and mocktail special, beer, seltzers, cider and more!
21 May
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
111 Main, Ames
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Cory Waller & The Wicked Things w/ Molly Brandt

Stripped down acoustic sets from two great Midwest acts making their Alluvial debut! Thurs 5/21 7pm – $9/$12 all ages Grown from the black dirt that Iowa is known for, Cory Waller and The Wicked Things are a band of hard-working friends, sons and daughters of farmers and small-town folks. The band has traversed the […]
21 May
7:00 pm
Alluvial Brewing
3715 W. 190th St., Ames
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Purple Cow’s Food Drive Night at Daisy’s Dog House

1620 S. Kellogg, #108 | Thursday, May 21 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 10 Rounds of Bingo, Dig deep, all food donations and cash go to a good cause Lots of prizes: including a 75″ T.V.! All cash and food donations go to the Food Bank of Iowa “The Herd’s Out of the Barn!” […]
21 May
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Daisy's Dog House
1620 S Kellogg Ave Suite 108, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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Botanical Bus Trip

Come day-trippin’ with Reiman Gardens-curated bus tours to local nurseries, arboreta, gardens, and more! Registration ends April 20, 2026. Space is limited! Can’t get enough of plants, nature, insects, and education? Join us for Reiman Gardens-curated local bus tours! Bus tours include pick up and drop off at Reiman Gardens, a posh ride via Windstar […]
22 May
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Reiman Gardens
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Teacher’s Night

Calling all pre-k-12th grade public educators: you are invited to Dog-Eared Books’s Teacher’s Night on Friday, May 22 from 5 – 8 PM. Drop in when it’s convenient for you, and bring your colleagues for an evening to relax as you wrap up the school year. + 30% discount store-wide + Each teacher will receive […]
22 May
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dog-Eared Books
301 Main 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 daubers 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.
22 May
8:00 pm
Daisy's Drinks & Dogs
1620 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8001, United States
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Sunday at Shipley

5/24/26 – Sunday at Shipley A mash-up between our famous ‘Business & Brews’ series combined with our ‘Sunday at Shipley’ event. The relaxed vibes from Business and Brews (co-working coffee meet up in the lounge) met with a new tradition of Sunday at Shipley… a quaint, social pop-up. Join us for a free-will donation coffee […]
24 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shipley Schoolhouse
Nevada
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Odd Night Out

For May we’ve got another edition of our Odd Night Out series, an evening of entertainment and curiosities! Featuring: -A classical guitar performance by Abigail Rae! -A performance by the amazing Juniper Nightshade! Not for the squeamish! Must be seen to be believed! -And the man they call Bleujack, playing his music while fully bearded! […]
24 May
7:00 pm
London Underground
212 Main St., Ames
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Barn Dance Music Fest

Jesse and The Medicine Men are playing live at 1850 Homestead during the 2026 Barn Dance Music Fest!   Wednesday, January 28 | 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 | 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 | 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 | 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 | 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 | 6-10 p.m. […]
27 May
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1850 Homestead
57304 Hwy 210, Cambridge
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with Iowa State University

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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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