Roosevelt Summer Sundays Concert Series

06/08/2026

We usually save the mushy posts for the end of the season, but this can't wait.

We've had an absolute flood of uplifting, heartwarming comments, both at the concert and online, about last night with the Weary Ramblers, about our venue, the vibe, and the weather (that was all me, by the way).

Those comments are everything.

Thank you, Ames and beyond! Here's to a great summer!

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

WOW! What a night! Thank you, Weary Ramblers, for an incredible opening night. Roosevelt Summer Sundays loves youi! And what a fantastic crowd--there's nothing like that Summer Sundays vibe!

Up next week, it's indie rocker, Dickie! He's a little cheeky, a little sentimental, a little boisterous, and what a voice. We can't wait to welcome him back to the stage!

06/07/2026

Weary Ramblers are here! 7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt in Ames.

KHOI Community Radio is here if you can't make it. 88.1 FM.

06/07/2026

We are a GO at the park tonight! Weary Ramblers hit the stage at 7:00!

06/07/2026

Today's the day! We open our 23rd season with the award-winning Weary Ramblers! Winners of the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge, Winners of the 2026 International Blues Challenge, and recipients of countless other awards and accolades, it's going to be a spectacular night of music and storytelling with this wildly popular duo. Don't miss this one!

7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt, in Ames. Our concerts are free and everyone is welcome; donations to keep the music playing are gratefully accepted. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, bring your friends, and we'll see you at the park!

We'll be monitoring the weather forecast and if a change of venue is called for, look for an announcement here on Facebook by 5:30; we'll post a sign at the southeast corner of the park as weather allows. Our weather location is The Annex, at 130 South Sheldon, in Ames. There's plenty of parking and the building is handicap accessible; unfortunately, the restrooms are not. You're encouraged to bring your own chairs. Dogs are not allowed in The Annex unless they are service animals. Please be prepared for warm temperatures in The Annex. SRO conditions are possible.

KHOI Community Radio will be broadcasting select concerts live throughout our season. You can find them online or at 89.1 FM. Thank you, KHOI, for partnering with us again this year!

313 Bar and Lounge will be serving up Detroit-style soul food and Diego's Paletas will be bringing cool sweet treats. Both vendors will be at the park for most of the concert season. Good music, good eats!

Before you head out to the park:

--Roosevelt Park is alcohol and tobacco/vaping free. No other age-restricted products are allowed at the concerts.

--Dogs are welcome but must be on leash and under owner control at all times. Don't forget to pick up after your pup as the need arises.

--The Roosevelt Condos west of the park are on private property; the western boundary is marked by signs. Please do not enter the grounds of The Roosevelt.

--Our weather location, The Annex, is located at 130 South Sheldon in Ames. Should a change of venue be necessary, an announcement will be posted to our page by 5:30 p.m. on concert day.

Remember, our page is your official source of news and updates from Roosevelt Summer Sundays. You do not need to have a Facebook account to access our page.

06/06/2026

We're giving Ames Parks and Rec a special shout out today for some new features at Roosevelt Park.

There's a new sidewalk extension on the southwest side of the park, marking the entrance to the park there more definitively.

Also new this year, thanks to a helpful suggestion from a concert attendee, is a second portable toilet to better accommodate our growing audience.

Thank you, Ames Parks and Rec!

05/31/2026

Just one more week, and the anticipation is building. The multi-award winning Weary Ramblers open our 23rd season on June 7th and you don't want to miss this! It's going to be a spectacular night!

7:00 p.m., Roosevelt Park, 9th and Roosevelt, in the heart of Ames. Our concerts are free and everyone is welcome; donations are gratefully accepted. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, bring your friends, and we'll see you at the park!

05/30/2026

Today, the sponsor spotlight falls on our biggest group of donors--YOU!

Without your incredible support throughout the years, we could not have grown our series into one of the very best, attracting outstanding talent throughout Iowa and beyond. We're justly proud of what Roosevelt Summer Sundays has become, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in us for more than two decades.

05/26/2026

This week's sponsor is the Ames Commission on the Arts. We were awarded a generous grant by the Commission, allowing us to bring James Tutson to Roosevelt Summer Sundays. Thank you, Ames Commission on the Arts!

We're excited to bring two very popular vendors back to Summer Sundays for select dates. Diego's Paletas will be back in Diego's Corner with a wagonload of sweet treats. We look forward to seeing that big smile again! And, back from a terrific first year is 313 Bar and Lounge, bringing Detroit style soul food to the park. You can find Chris and the gang slinging catfish and other tasty eats under the tent on the west side. Great music, great food--what more could you ask for?

The fun begins on June 7th!