recurring events
SATURDAYS MAY 26 - OCTOBER 27 FARMER’S MARKET
Saturday morning from 9 am until noon in the Surf Ballroom and
Museum parking lot. Come and grab the freshest produce, meat,
honey, baked goods & more, or shop for unique artisan crafts,
soaps & lotions. Stay for breakfast and enjoy the live music. Free
special activities for kids each week.
THURSDAYS JUNE 7 - AUGUST 30 THURSDAYS ON MAIN
This summer evening event series is held weekly in beautiful
downtown Clear Lake. Stroll down Main and visit our local shops
and restaurants that stay open late, plus nearly 100 vendors with
crafts, activities and food. Live entertainment includes music on
stage plus local groups showcasing their talents on the street.
Kids love the bounce houses, laser tag, and train ride. Step aboard
the Main Street Trolley for a downtown tour. Classic Cars are on
display, as well as fresh local foods from our Farmer’s Market.
End the night under the stars by watching the Movie in the Park.
FRIDAYS JUNE 8 - SEPTEMBER 28 FRESH ON FRIDAYS
Every Friday in June, July, & August, these activities can be
enjoyed amidst the ever-changing beauty of Central Gardens in
Clear Lake. Come relax, enjoy, learn and share. Young and old, the
garden is a place of interest to all. Relax and refresh 8-11 am. &
Kids Bee Happy Garden, 9-11 am.
clearlakeiowa.com
JUNE 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; JULY 4, 18, 14 & 15
CLEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL BAND
Strike up the band in Clear Lake City Park! Bring your lawn chair
and enjoy music at 7pm Saturday and 3pm Sundays. July 4
special concert at 8pm.
SUNDAYS AUGUST 5 - SEPTEMBER 9 PICNICS & PERFORMANCES
Come join us every Sunday evening from 5 to 6 pm August 5
through and September 9 at Central Gardens of North Iowa to
enjoy the beauty of the gardens in a family-friendly environment.
Bring your own picnics, beverages and lawn chairs. Enjoy
magicians, musicians, and much more.
SUNDAYS AUGUST 5 - SEPTEMBER 9
DOCKSIDE NIGHTS ON THE LADY
Enjoy music and food (and gorgeous sunsets!) aboard the Lady as
it stays dockside for guests to come and go.
2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH ART ‘FUN’DAMENTALS
The youth arts program guides children through an exploration
of art and design fundamentals while exploring the works of
famous artists. The program incorporates learning with hands-on
creativity. 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:30 am.
february
Winter Dance Party
january 31-february 3, 2018
Tickets: $115
scheduled to appear
brenda lee, Bobby Rydell, Albert Lee & Friends
Linda Gail Lewis, Danny B. Harvey & Annie Marie Lewis
The Holy Rocka Rollaz, Bobby Cochran Band
Vito Picone’s The Elegants, The Tailfins
Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, Jay Siegel’s Tokens
Austin Allsup, Rosie & the Rivets
460 North Shore Drive | (641) 357-6151
www.surfballroom.com/winterdanceparty
The Real Buddy Holly
Story Rockumentary
Thursday, February 1-
Saturday, February 3
17 South 4th Street
(641) 357-1998
clartscenter.com
9 MARDI GRAS PARTY FEAT. HAIRBALL Mardi Gras Party
featuring Hairball with Special Guest The M80s. surfballroom.com
10-11 YELLOW BASS BONANZA One of the largest ice fishing
tournaments in the Midwest with thousands of dollars in cash
and prizes. Saturday Night Ice Bash at the Surf Ballroom includes
dinner, product demos, seminars, tips, and techniques. Single
man ice fishing tournament is on Sunday at McIntosh Woods
State Park. yellowbassbonanza.com
16 COLOR THE WIND MEET THE KITE PILOTS RECEPTION Join us
at the Clear Lake Arts Center for live music, appetizers, beer and
wine available for purchase. Your chance to rub shoulders with
the people behind the kites at Color the Wind Kite Festival - the
designers, technicians, engineers and pilots. This event is free and
open to the public. Free-will donations always welcome. Proceeds
go to support the Arts Center’s Youth Arts Program.
clartscenter.com
17 CREATIVE KID’S FREE KITE ACTIVITY Children of all ages are
invited to the Clear Lake Arts Center from 9am - Noon to make
january
13 CHRIS JANSON
returns to the Surf following a sold out show in January 2017! His
surfballroom.com
19-20 THE JACK Snowmobile racing for all ages. Compete for
awards or get a front row view of the fast-paced Lemans-style
racing and radar runs, Kitty Kat and 120 races held on the lake
on Saturday at Clear Lake State Park. Be sure to browse at the
vintage sled show before heading to the Surf Ballroom for the
awards banquet and live music. Bundle up, bring the family and
enjoy the best of winter in Iowa. thejackrace.com
20 DIVE BAR TOUR Clear Lake Jaycees host a tour of North Iowa
29 BOY SCOUT CHILI SUPPER Clear Lake Boy Scout Troop 30
serves its annual Vegetable Soup and Chili Supper at United
Methodist Church from 5-7pm. Carryouts available at 4:30pm.