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Get a jumpstart on Fourth of July festivities on Thursday, July 2 with the Ames Municipal Band’s Patriotic Concert at Bandshell Park! ❤️🎶

Starting at 8 p.m., enjoy the patriotic music and veteran recognition during this free, fun, and family-friendly concert. Don`t forget your lawn chairs or blankets!

#DiscoverAmes #AmesMunicipalBand

Jun 30

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Get a jumpstart on Fourth of July festivities on Thursday, July 2 with the Ames Municipal Band’s Patriotic Concert at Bandshell Park! ❤️🎶 Starting at 8 p.m., enjoy the patriotic music and veteran recognition during this free, fun, and family-friendly concert. Don't forget your lawn chairs or blankets! #DiscoverAmes #AmesMunicipalBand

Celebrate America`s 250th Anniversary with the Big Bash at @amesmuseum on Friday, July 3! 🥳

From 4-8 p.m., explore the vintage car show, food trucks, local bands, family fun zone, World War I poster show, and more!

#DiscoverAmes #AmesHistoryMuseum

Jun 30

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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with the Big Bash at @amesmuseum on Friday, July 3! 🥳 From 4-8 p.m., explore the vintage car show, food trucks, local bands, family fun zone, World War I poster show, and more! #DiscoverAmes #AmesHistoryMuseum

Enjoy a night of live music at @alluvialbrewing on Friday, July 3! 🎶

Unwind with good brews and good tunes as Winterland takes the stage, starting at 7 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Jun 29

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Enjoy a night of live music at @alluvialbrewing on Friday, July 3! 🎶 Unwind with good brews and good tunes as Winterland takes the stage, starting at 7 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Welcome, @amestriathlon! 👋 Good luck to all those competing!

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

#DiscoverAmes #AmesTriathlon

Jun 28

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Welcome, @amestriathlon! 👋 Good luck to all those competing! If you're looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious eateries, visit discoverames.com! #DiscoverAmes #AmesTriathlon

Welcome to Ames, @buick_club_of_america! 👋 The Iowa Hawkeye Chapter is hosting the Heartland Buick Regional Car Show at @harvestvineyardchurch on Saturday, June 27!

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

#DiscoverAmes #BuickClubofAmerica

Jun 27

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Welcome to Ames, @buick_club_of_america! 👋 The Iowa Hawkeye Chapter is hosting the Heartland Buick Regional Car Show at @harvestvineyardchurch on Saturday, June 27! If you're looking for things to do, delicious food, or places to shop, visit discoverames.com! #DiscoverAmes #BuickClubofAmerica

Another night of live music is waiting for you at @ameshalfshell tonight, Friday, June 26! 🎸

Start your weekend by unwinding with live music and good vibes at Durham Bandshell Park from 5-8 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #AmesontheHalfShell @amesjaycees

Jun 26

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Another night of live music is waiting for you at @ameshalfshell tonight, Friday, June 26! 🎸 Start your weekend by unwinding with live music and good vibes at Durham Bandshell Park from 5-8 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #AmesontheHalfShell @amesjaycees

Discover fresh, mas-from-scratch goodness at @great_harvest_bread_co_ames! 🍞✨

#DiscoverAmes #GreatHarvestBakeryandCafe

Jun 26

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Discover fresh, mas-from-scratch goodness at @great_harvest_bread_co_ames! 🍞✨ #DiscoverAmes #GreatHarvestBakeryandCafe

Grab your crew and enjoy the Sunday Music Series with Silversonic at @prairiemoonwinery on Sunday, June 28! 🎶

Kick back from 3-6 p.m. with live music, beautiful vineyard scenery, great wine, and mouthwatering brick-oven pizza.

#DiscoverAmes #PrairieMoonWinery #LiveMusic

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Grab your crew and enjoy the Sunday Music Series with Silversonic at @prairiemoonwinery on Sunday, June 28! 🎶 Kick back from 3-6 p.m. with live music, beautiful vineyard scenery, great wine, and mouthwatering brick-oven pizza. #DiscoverAmes #PrairieMoonWinery #LiveMusic

The perfect summer weekend starts in Ames! ☀️

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

#DiscoverAmes #ThisWeekendInAmes

Jun 25

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The perfect summer weekend starts in Ames! ☀️ Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes #ThisWeekendInAmes
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Connecting
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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