55th Octagon Art Festival

Join us for the 55th Annual Octagon Art Festival on Sunday, September 27, from 10 am - 4 pm in downtown Ames, IA. Admission is free!Stroll along lovely Main Street in downtown Ames while you check out the live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The star of the show is the original artwork by about 100 artists from across the Midwest. Live entertainment, food vendors and kids art area make this a fun event for all!This is the perfect place to find gifts or treat yourself. You'll discover high quality ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber art, photography, garden art, sculptures and more. The festival is held outdoors on pavement, rain or shine.The festival is brought to you by the Octagon Center for the Arts, a non-profit community art center located in downtown Ames.