# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ames History Museum invites you to join in a fun evening including dinner and drinks, silent auction, raffle, and awards. Wear a fancy, fun, or unique hat!

Friday, August 28, 2026
CPMI Event Center
2321 N Loop Drive, Ames

Social Hour 5:00 pm
Dinner 6:15 pm
Program & Awards 7:15 pm

Tickets are $75 per person and include dinner, drink, and entertainment. All proceeds support the mission of Ames History Museum! Ticket sales will close on Tuesday, August 18.

This year's awardees include:
Ann Campbell
ACTORS
Hank Zaletel

Learn more about the event: AmesHistory.org/Gala

Event Sponsors: CPMI Event Center, Ames High School Alumni Association, Ames Main Street, Discover Ames, Potter's Shoppe & Eatery, Prints Copy Center, Northcrest Community, Steve & Candy Schainker.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/hats-off-to-history-fundraising-gala/200030556401342
- **Event Categories**: charities, art, theatre, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: CPMI Events Center
- **lat**: 42.002322617462
- **long**: -93.635243043634
- **full address**: CPMI Events Center, 2321 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8218, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala being held?
  - **A:** Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at CPMI Events Center, 2321 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010-8218, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala?
  - **A:** Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala is organized by Ames History Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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. If Hats Off to History - Fundraising Gala sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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