If you plan on bringing the family, or just interested in treating yourself to a long weekend, here are some events in the Boone/Ames area:

BOONE AREA ATTRACTIONS: http://booneiowa.homestead.com/tourism.html 

IOWA GAMES : http://www.iowagames.org/SummerGames/default.aspx

BOONE COUNTY FAIR: http://www.boonecountyfairia.com/

STORY COUNTY CONSERVATION (See Programs & Events): http://www.storycounty.com/index.aspx?DN=15,6,1,Documents

AMES GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW: http://www.reimangardens.com/index.cfm?nodeID=5693&action=detail&eventid=17035