515 Days are a spring celebration in Downtown Ames for those who live, work and play in the 515 area code, beginning on 5/15.
Thursday, May 15 – Ames Summer Series Downtown!
Downtown Ames 515 Days will kick off the 2025 Ames Summer Series with a Food Truck Showdown and our Family night!
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.
The Ames Summer Series is a three part event series happening in Downtown (May 15), Campustown (June 18) and North Grand Mall (July 16) and is hosted by the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. We look forward to celebrating summer all season long!
Additional Details:
https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/515-days-summertime-series-2025/
Thank you to our sponsors who make this Thursday celebration possible:
Presenting Sponsor: First National Bank
Beer Garden/Gold Sponsor: Heartland Roofing, Siding + Solar
Family Fun Zone: Duck Worth Wearing and TS Bank
Food Truck Showdown: Metronet
Supporting Sponsor: Greater Iowa Credit Union, Renewal by Andersen & US Bank
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Friday, May 16 – The Big Bash.
515 Week will conclude with the BIG BASH in Bandshell Park featuring the band, Iowa No Mountain Boys! The BIG BASH will feature a beer garden and food trucks as well.
Save your receipts from Downtown Ames businesses from May 11 - May 16 to enter the $515 Community Cash drawings happening on May 16 at 6:30 at The Big Bash at Bandshell Park. Every receipt shown to the info table from 4:30-6 PM on Friday, May 16 will receive a ticket to enter the drawing. There will be 3 Community Cash drawings: $275, $150 and $90. Must be present to win.
Additional Details:
https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/515-days-the-big-bash-2025/
Thank you to our sponsors who make this Friday celebration possible:
Presenting Sponsor: First National Bank
Music Sponsor: Grifols
Beer Garden Sponsor: Paul Livingston
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Enter To Win Community Cash!
Many downtown businesses offering specials related to 515 the entire week.
When you make purchases in Downtown Ames, save your receipt and bring it to the Big Bash by 6:00pm! You will exchange it for a ticket and we will call out the winning number around 6:30pm! You must be present to win!
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