Discover Ames

08/23/2025

BIG NEWS! ESPN is LIVE STREAMING from the pub tomorrow! 🎥🍻 We’re opening early at 8AM for breakfast ahead of Iowa State vs. Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland! Come show your Cyclone spirit and be part of the excitement on national TV! 🌪️❤️💛 Game starts at 11. See you tomorrow!

08/22/2025

Get in the groove at Roosevelt Summer Sundays Concert Series! 🎶🌞

Spend your Sunday night taking in the tunes of Dickie! The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 24 at Roosevelt Park in the heart of Ames. The event is free and everyone is welcome!

08/22/2025

Start your morning cozy at Little Woods Herbal! 🌿☕

Sip on an artisan-blended tea or cool off with nitro cold-brew tea on tap. Pair it with a freshly baked scone, browse their unique tea and spice blends, and lose yourself among the apothecary supplies and herbal-themed books.

08/21/2025

The Nevada Truck and Tractor Pull is back for another year! 🚜💨

The action kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 22 with roaring engines and nonstop thrills. Grab your friends, find your spot, and get ready for some exciting competition!

08/21/2025

Unwind at Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards with the smooth sounds of Midnight Radio on Sunday, August 24! 🍷

Every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m., enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with live music, your favorite wine, and mouthwatering brick-oven pizza.

08/21/2025

The weekend called—it’s waiting for you in Ames. 😍

Get information on these activities and more, visit https://bit.ly/44svM0h.

Discover Ames is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Ames and the surrounding area.

08/20/2025

Hear original work by local poets at Octagon Center for the Arts Third Thursday Poetry Slam! 📖

Enjoy an evening filled with creativity, raw emotion, and community connection at 5:30 p.m. on August 21 as powerful voices share their work.

08/20/2025

Kick off your weekend with Food Truck Friday on August 22! 🍕

Take your friends and family to The Parc - A Food Lot from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy an unbelievable meal from Magoo’s Pizza!

08/19/2025

Cheer on the Cyclones in Dublin, Ireland from right here in Ames! ❤️🏈

Grab a drink at Whiskey River Ames, enjoy the outdoors at The Mucky Duck Pub, or get in the spirit at Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill! There are so many places to celebrate the first Iowa State football game of the year. For more ideas on where to spend game day, visit http://bit.ly/3HsExP9.

Do you know of anywhere else to watch the clones on the road? Tell us below! 👇

08/19/2025

Explore the beautiful Iowa State University campus and discover everything it has to offer! 🤩

Whether you’re cheering on the Cyclones at Hilton Coliseum or enjoying a fun night of bowling with friends at the Memorial Union, there’s so many exciting and unique spots to visit. For more information on the best places to visit on campus, visit http://bit.ly/3Jf0hyv.

08/19/2025

Don’t miss Lincoln Highway Days in Nevada from August 22-24! 🚗

Whether you’re running the 5k, watching the parade, or lassoing your friends to join you at the Rodeo, there’s fun planned for the whole family.

08/19/2025

We’ve been cooking up something special…👩‍🍳

Ames Restaurant Week is a new winter tradition celebrating local dining and giving our community a reason to bundle up and eat out! 🍝

𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙊𝙒𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎: Want to be a part of the fun? Join us on our pilot year!

Sign up on our website 👉 https://discoverames.com/restaurant-week/

Discover Ames is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Ames and the surrounding area.