Gear up for the Farm Progress Show!

The 2024 Farm Progress Show is less than a month away. From August 27-29, visit the Farm Progress Show in Boone from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Hosting over 600 exhibitors from around the world every year, the Farm Progress Show connects thousands of producers with companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation in agriculture.

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August 10, 2024

Ames Farmers' Market

Head to the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market this Saturday! Buy fresh produce, unique goods, delicious food, and more at this amazing local market. Don't forget to grab some sweet corn while you're there. Can't make it this time? The Ames Main Street Farmers' Market will continue each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until fall.

Shop local

August 20, 2024

Goldfinch on the Lawn at Stephens Auditorium

The Buckmiller/Schwager Band is a high-energy Des Moines-based blues band that engages audiences with upbeat stage performances. The concert will take place on the southeast lawn of Stephens Auditorium. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door on day

of show. Bring your lawn chairs

and blankets!

Listen to the music

August 31, 2024

Cyclone Football vs North Dakota

Come for the game — stay for the weekend! The first Iowa State football game this year is finally here. Tailgate at Jack Trice Stadium and stay to watch the Cyclones play North Dakota on Saturday, August 31.

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