There's always something new to discover in Ames

Celebrate the end of your summer with a hike on a nearby trail, a visit to Reiman Gardens, or a ride along one of our bike paths.

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August 13, 2023

Beautiful Land Market

An amazing line-up of makers, artisans, vintage collectors and creators, the Beautiful Land Market is a free family and pet-friendly market open to the public. This market has been rescheduled from its original date in August 6 and many of the makers scheduled for that date will be there.

See the makers

August 25-27, 2023

Reiman Gardens Quilt Show

Reiman Gardens and the Iowa Quilters Guild will be hosting the three-day show which encourages the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners. Vendors demonstrating, displaying and selling fabric art will also be available.

Experience the beauty

September 2, 2023

Cyclone Football vs. Northern Iowa

Kick-off the start of football season at Jack Trice Stadium with the first home game of the season!

Let's go, State!

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