Community Play-Along + Special Music Exhibit

Grab your instrument and join in for an afternoon of classical music-making! Students, amateurs, and professionals alike are welcome to play chamber music together. Sheet music will be provided (and snacks!)

Plus, Ames History Museum will display local musical artifacts from their collection all day.

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Rolling Hills Music Festival is a celebration of homegrown classical music in the heart of Iowa. The inaugural season takes place August 6-9, 2026, with five events at five different venues across Ames. Each event features top local/regional professionals and incorporates compositions with an Iowa connection. Discover classical music, Iowa-style! Locally rooted, innovative, and neighborly.