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Browse the @amesfarmersmarket at Quality Inn & Suites this Saturday, Nov 22! 🎄🛍️

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. discover unique gifts, festive decor, farm-fresh meats, treats, and so much more, all handcrafted or homegrown by local artisans and producers.

#DiscoverAmes #AmesHolidayFarmersMarket

Nov 21

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Browse the @amesfarmersmarket at Quality Inn & Suites this Saturday, Nov 22! 🎄🛍️ From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. discover unique gifts, festive decor, farm-fresh meats, treats, and so much more, all handcrafted or homegrown by local artisans and producers. #DiscoverAmes #AmesHolidayFarmersMarket

Enjoy free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats with @university.museums at Yuletide at the Farm House Museum from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5! 🎄

For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Nov 21

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Enjoy free Victorian yuletide themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats with @university.museums at Yuletide at the Farm House Museum from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5! 🎄 For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Celebrate the winter season by crafting, bowling, and shopping all day long with WinterFest at @my_isu_mu on Friday, Dec. 5! 🎁

For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Nov 20

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Celebrate the winter season by crafting, bowling, and shopping all day long with WinterFest at @my_isu_mu on Friday, Dec. 5! 🎁 For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Welcome to Ames, All-State Music Festival! 👋

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

#DiscoverAmes #AllStateMusicFestival

Nov 20

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Welcome to Ames, All-State Music Festival! 👋 If you’re looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious food, visit discoverames.com! #DiscoverAmes #AllStateMusicFestival

Enjoy an exciting weekend in Ames! 🌟

Find information on these activities and more at the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #ThisWeekendInAmes

Nov 20

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Enjoy an exciting weekend in Ames! 🌟 Find information on these activities and more at the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #ThisWeekendInAmes

Kick-off the holiday season Cyclone-style with @dogtownu! 🎁

Shop Dogtown’s Cyclone Celebration this Friday, Nov. 21, and enjoy sips, snacks, and special sales from 12-5:30 p.m. Browse your favorite Iowa State gear and get a festive head start on your holiday gifting!

#DiscoverAmes #DogtownUniversity

Nov 19

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Kick-off the holiday season Cyclone-style with @dogtownu! 🎁 Shop Dogtown’s Cyclone Celebration this Friday, Nov. 21, and enjoy sips, snacks, and special sales from 12-5:30 p.m. Browse your favorite Iowa State gear and get a festive head start on your holiday gifting! #DiscoverAmes #DogtownUniversity

Test your knowledge at Trivia Night from 7-9:30 p.m. at @reimangardens on Friday, Nov. 21! 🧩✍️

Gather your team or come solo and compete through ten fun-filled rounds covering everything from nature to sports and more.

#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Nov 19

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Test your knowledge at Trivia Night from 7-9:30 p.m. at @reimangardens on Friday, Nov. 21! 🧩✍️ Gather your team or come solo and compete through ten fun-filled rounds covering everything from nature to sports and more. #DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Stroll through illuminated paths featuring more than 200,000 dazzling lights at @reimangardens` Winter Wonderscape from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 4-6! ☃️

For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Nov 19

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Stroll through illuminated paths featuring more than 200,000 dazzling lights at @reimangardens' Winter Wonderscape from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 4-6! ☃️ For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Experience carriage rides, carolers, and more at Snow Magic Kick-Off from 5-8 p.m. in @downtownames on Thursday, Dec. 4! ❄️

For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

Nov 18

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Experience carriage rides, carolers, and more at Snow Magic Kick-Off from 5-8 p.m. in @downtownames on Thursday, Dec. 4! ❄️ For more information on #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright
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with Iowa State University

Volleyball
  • 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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