# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 55th Octagon Art Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 55th Annual Octagon Art Festival on Sunday, September 27, from 10 am - 4 pm in downtown Ames, IA. Admission is free!

Stroll along lovely Main Street in downtown Ames while you check out the live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The star of the show is the original artwork by about 100 artists from across the Midwest. Live entertainment, food vendors and kids art area make this a fun event for all!

This is the perfect place to find gifts or treat yourself. You'll discover high quality ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber art, photography, garden art, sculptures and more. 

The festival is held outdoors on pavement, rain or shine.

The festival is brought to you by the Octagon Center for the Arts, a non-profit community art center located in downtown Ames.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/55th-octagon-art-festival/200030335947054
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, music, kids, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 591

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Main St, Ames, IA 50010
- **lat**: 42.02507
- **long**: -93.61531
- **full address**: Main St, Ames, IA 50010, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 55th Octagon Art Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 55th Octagon Art Festival being held?
  - **A:** 55th Octagon Art Festival takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Main St, Ames, IA 50010, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 55th Octagon Art Festival?
  - **A:** 55th Octagon Art Festival is organized by Octagon Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 55th Octagon Art Festival 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 590+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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