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Rolling Hills Music Festival

August 6–9, 2026

Ames, Iowa

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Experience homegrown classical music in the heart of Iowa. With 5 events across 4 days, Rolling Hills Music Festival is your live soundtrack to Midwestern summer.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTs

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A Walk in the Park

Thu 8/6 @ 6:30pm | McFarland Park

Rolling Hills Music Festival's first season kicks off with an immersive strolling concert for peak summer vibes. 

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Homeward Bound

Fri 8/7 @ 7:30pm | Reliable St. Art Gallery

A program of string ensemble works that honors home and belonging — to place and to one another.

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Community Play-Along

Sat 8/8 @ 1pm | Ames History Museum

Bring your instrument and join the band! All are invited to come play chamber music together and peruse the museum. 

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Iowan Sounds

Sat 8/8 @ 7:30pm | UUFA

Works by living composers, including a world premiere, presented in collaboration with the Iowa Composers Forum.

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Children's Concert

Sun 8/9 @ 3pm | Ames Public Library

Come listen, boogie, and discover musical instruments at this special program for kids of all ages and their families. 

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Get involved

Be part of the inaugural Rolling Hills Music Festival! You can help make this community event a success by assisting as a day-of volunteer, becoming a sponsor, or making cash or in-kind donations. 

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About us

Rolling Hills Music Festival celebrates the art and artists of Iowa and the Midwest, putting our region's own musicians and compositions center stage. Launching in 2026, the festival is a project of Rolling Hills Chamber Music, an Ames-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We offer free and low-cost events to central Iowa residents and visitors, thanks to the generosity of many community donors and partners.

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