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Get excited for the Barn Dance Music Fest at @the1850homestead on Wednesday, Jan. 28! 🤠

From 6-8 p.m., grab your friends and dancing shoes for a night full of rockin’ live music.

#DiscoverAmes #1850Homestead

Jan 23

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Get excited for the Barn Dance Music Fest at @the1850homestead on Wednesday, Jan. 28! 🤠 From 6-8 p.m., grab your friends and dancing shoes for a night full of rockin’ live music. #DiscoverAmes #1850Homestead

Don`t miss the Indigo Monks at @alluvialbrewing this Saturday, Jan. 24! 🎶

Grab a friend and a drink and enjoy the good vibes in the taproom starting at 7 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Jan 22

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Don't miss the Indigo Monks at @alluvialbrewing this Saturday, Jan. 24! 🎶 Grab a friend and a drink and enjoy the good vibes in the taproom starting at 7 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Discover exciting events this weekend in Ames! 🌟

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

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Jan 22

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

Bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air in Ames! 🏂❄️

From peaceful strolls through snow-covered parks to exciting activities like sledding, ice skating, and cross-country skiing, winter in Ames offers endless fun. For more information on winter outdoor recreation, visit the link in our bio.

#DiscoverAmes

Jan 21

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Bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air in Ames! 🏂❄️ From peaceful strolls through snow-covered parks to exciting activities like sledding, ice skating, and cross-country skiing, winter in Ames offers endless fun. For more information on winter outdoor recreation, visit the link in our bio. #DiscoverAmes

Find your inner Picasso at Cocoa Picasso with @storycountyconservation this Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.! 🎨

Get creative during a step by step gouache painting session designed for all skill levels. Paint a nature inspired scene and head home with a piece of art you’ll be proud of.

#DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation

Jan 21

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Find your inner Picasso at Cocoa Picasso with @storycountyconservation this Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.! 🎨 Get creative during a step by step gouache painting session designed for all skill levels. Paint a nature inspired scene and head home with a piece of art you’ll be proud of. #DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation

A night full of music, brews, and good vibes is waiting for you at @alluvialbrewing this Friday, Jan. 23! 🍻🎶

Settle in with a drink and enjoy live music from Charlie Parr and Tony Polecastro in the taproom starting at 7 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Jan 20

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A night full of music, brews, and good vibes is waiting for you at @alluvialbrewing this Friday, Jan. 23! 🍻🎶 Settle in with a drink and enjoy live music from Charlie Parr and Tony Polecastro in the taproom starting at 7 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #AlluvialBrewingCompany

Compete with friends at @dogearedbooksames Winter Puzzle Competition from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24! 🧩

Puzzlers will race to see who can complete a 1000-piece puzzle the fastest, and the top 3 teams will receive prizes.

#DiscoverAmes #DogEaredBooks

Jan 19

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Compete with friends at @dogearedbooksames Winter Puzzle Competition from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24! 🧩 Puzzlers will race to see who can complete a 1000-piece puzzle the fastest, and the top 3 teams will receive prizes. #DiscoverAmes #DogEaredBooks

Receive a warm welcome to Ames and Iowa State`s campus with WelcomeFest at @my_isu_mu on Thursday, Jan. 22! 👋

From 5:30-8 p.m., enjoy free food and swag while browsing the vendors in Durham Great Hall and leave with resources to help you settle into the community.

#DiscoverAmes #WelcomeFest

Jan 19

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Receive a warm welcome to Ames and Iowa State's campus with WelcomeFest at @my_isu_mu on Thursday, Jan. 22! 👋 From 5:30-8 p.m., enjoy free food and swag while browsing the vendors in Durham Great Hall and leave with resources to help you settle into the community. #DiscoverAmes #WelcomeFest

Unwind with friends and drinks at @theundergroundames this Sunday, Jan. 18! 🎶

End your weekend on a high note with Courtney Krause performing live at 7 p.m.

#DiscoverAmes #TheLondonUnderground

Jan 16

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Unwind with friends and drinks at @theundergroundames this Sunday, Jan. 18! 🎶 End your weekend on a high note with Courtney Krause performing live at 7 p.m. #DiscoverAmes #TheLondonUnderground

Welcome to Ames, Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club Tundra MLK meet competitors! 👋

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

#Welcome #DiscoverAmes

Jan 16

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Welcome to Ames, Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club Tundra MLK meet competitors! 👋 If you’re looking for things to do, delicious food, and places to shop, visit www.discoverames.com. #Welcome #DiscoverAmes
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Connecting
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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