# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 515 Day - Downtown Ames
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 515 Day in Downtown Ames is BACK for year 6!! Join us on May 15 for a fun filled night of Live Music, a Food Truck Showdown, and family friendly activities. 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue, Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, and Kellogg Avenue from the Alley to 5th Street and Burnet Avenue from the Alley to 5th Street will be closed to host the event.

During this event you can sit back and relax with a beverage from Thirsty Pigs while listening to music, experience some family fun activities and check out some of the Food Trucks that our community has to offer while voting for your favorite to be crowned the Food Truck Showdown Champion! The winner receives a trophy and bragging rights.

Schedule of Events
4:00pm – Event begins. Live Music at corner of 5th St and Douglas Avenue

5:00pm – Music break

5:30pm – Live Music from Foxpin at the corner of 5th St and Douglas Avenue

7:00pm – Voting for favorite food truck to end

7:30pm – Announcement of Food Truck Showdown winner, last call at beer tent

8:00pm – Event to conclude

Family Fun Zone
This will be located off of Douglas between Main and 5th. Activities include:

Three fun inflatable activities! An obstacle course, a mega slide and Skee-Ball!

Wandering Greens Miniature Golf

Joyful Colorz face painting

…and more! 

Downtown Ames will also have businesses participating in their own activities – walk the district and check them out!

Additional Details: https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/515day-2026/

Thank you to our sponsors who make this celebration possible:
Presenting Sponsor: First National Bank
Food Truck Showdown Sponsor: Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar
Music Sponsor: Waddle Exteriors
Entertainment Sponsor: Vision Bank
Beer Garden Sponsor: Paul Livingston, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors
Family Fun Zone Sponsors: 3M, Duck Worth Wearing and MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union
Supporting Sponsors: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Grifols Biomat USA
Vendor Sponsor: School of Rock Ankeny
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/515-day-downtown-ames/200029679699418
- **Event Categories**: music, food-drinks, live-music, entertainment, sports, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1193

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, United States
- **lat**: 42.02587
- **long**: -93.61532
- **full address**: 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 515 Day - Downtown Ames being held?
  - **A:** 515 Day - Downtown Ames takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 515 Day - Downtown Ames?
  - **A:** 515 Day - Downtown Ames is organized by Downtown Ames.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Downtown Ames's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Downtown Ames a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Downtown Ames has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 515 Day - Downtown Ames is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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