54th Annual Octagon Art Festival
2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
The Octagon Art Festival takes place the fourth Sunday of September along Main Street in downtown Ames, IA. The festival is held outdoors on pavement, RAIN OR SHINE. Visual arts, children’s art area, food vendors and performing arts form the foundation of the Octagon Art Festival. Approximately 10,000 people attend the festival.

Witches Walk!
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00
Come out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 9!
Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm.
Visit us at the Octagon Shop and gift yourself with a great pair of earrings, then come back in November for a gift for someone else! 10% off all earrings in the Octagon Shop!
This Downtown event is generally geared towards adults, but all are welcome and costumes are encouraged. If you are looking for a trick or treating opportunity for kids, join us for Downtown Trick or Treat on October 30!
Visit the Downtown Ames event to get more info for deals and activities at other Ames businesses

55th Annual Octagon Art Festival
2026-09-27 10:00 - 16:00
