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Shop the @mothers_pub Spring Makers Market from 12 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 22! ✨

Browse a collection of unique treasures from talented local vendors, featuring carefully curated vintage finds, beautifully handcrafted items, whimsical and one-of-a-kind jewelry, and so much more!

#DiscoverAmes #MakersMarket

Mar 20

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Shop the @mothers_pub Spring Makers Market from 12 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 22! ✨ Browse a collection of unique treasures from talented local vendors, featuring carefully curated vintage finds, beautifully handcrafted items, whimsical and one-of-a-kind jewelry, and so much more! #DiscoverAmes #MakersMarket

Sound the alarms because March Madness is back! 🚨🏀

Kick back, grab a drink or two, and watch your favorite teams in style at @welchavestation and other Ames favorites. For more information on the best places to watch the games, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #MarchMadness

Mar 20

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Sound the alarms because March Madness is back! 🚨🏀 Kick back, grab a drink or two, and watch your favorite teams in style at @welchavestation and other Ames favorites. For more information on the best places to watch the games, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #MarchMadness

Happy first day of spring! 🌷✨

Soak up spring in Ames with sunny patios, blooming parks, local markets, and seasonal events. To find more ideas to add to your spring to-do list, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #Spring

Mar 20

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Happy first day of spring! 🌷✨ Soak up spring in Ames with sunny patios, blooming parks, local markets, and seasonal events. To find more ideas to add to your spring to-do list, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #Spring

Welcome and good luck to all participating at @bravodancecomp Regionals! 👋

If you`re looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious eateries, visit discoverames.com!

#DiscoverAmes #BravODanceCompetition

Mar 19

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Welcome and good luck to all participating at @bravodancecomp Regionals! 👋 If you're looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious eateries, visit discoverames.com! #DiscoverAmes #BravODanceCompetition

Explore these events this weekend in Ames! 😍

Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio.

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Mar 19

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Explore these events this weekend in Ames! 😍 Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio. #ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Mark your calendars for Fifth & Clark Fridays at @amescityauditorium on March 20! 🎶

Enjoy a night of live music with performances by Courtney Krause and Meara Rose starting at 7 p.m. Bring friends, relax, and take in the music at one of Ames’ favorite community events!

#DiscoverAmes #FifthandClarkFridays

Mar 18

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Mark your calendars for Fifth & Clark Fridays at @amescityauditorium on March 20! 🎶 Enjoy a night of live music with performances by Courtney Krause and Meara Rose starting at 7 p.m. Bring friends, relax, and take in the music at one of Ames’ favorite community events! #DiscoverAmes #FifthandClarkFridays

Don`t miss the Quilt Show at @reimangardens from Mar. 20-22! 🧵🌷

Explore stunning garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwestern artists, browse fabric art from vendors, and wander through 17 acres of blooming gardens, the tropical Conservatory, and the Butterfly Wing.

#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens #QuiltShow

Mar 18

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Don't miss the Quilt Show at @reimangardens from Mar. 20-22! 🧵🌷 Explore stunning garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwestern artists, browse fabric art from vendors, and wander through 17 acres of blooming gardens, the tropical Conservatory, and the Butterfly Wing. #DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens #QuiltShow

Grab some drinks and unwind with live music at @alluvialbrewing on Friday, Mar. 20! 🎶

The fun starts at 7 p.m., so bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing evening at the brewery.

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Mar 17

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Grab some drinks and unwind with live music at @alluvialbrewing on Friday, Mar. 20! 🎶 The fun starts at 7 p.m., so bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing evening at the brewery. #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany
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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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