Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism

Home to a beautiful spring-fed lake and the historic Surf Ballroom. Beaches, sailing, boating, fishing, music, shopping and more. Plan your trip today!

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

See you in Clear Lake on Saturday for Color the Wind! Kites fly from 11a.m.-4p.m. 🪁

[Travel Iowa @Travel_Iowa]

Mark your calendars to see the sky fill with colors at Color the Wind on Saturday, February 15. 🪁

[Iowa Economic Development Authority @BusinessIOWA]

Do you have out-of-state friends looking for a more affordable place to live?

Share our cost-of-living calculator with a friend to see just how much they can save by making the move to Iowa: https://t.co/iwUeMoKwXI

[ABC 6 News - KAAL TV @ABC6NEWS]

On April 4, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded more than $3 million in Community Attraction and Tourism grants to 10 Iowa communities, including Clear Lake.
https://t.co/dSOs6eBdkQ

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

The @UNIAthletics Panther Caravan is coming back to Clear Lake and the historic @SurfBallroom! Mark you calendars for Monday, May 13th. See you there.

[UNI Athletics @UNIAthletics]

𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝! 🚌

The Panther Caravan returns in May with stops in Clear Lake, Waterloo, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids!

📰 https://t.co/cBYMP6n0HM

#EverLoyal #1UNI #PantherCaravan

[Chris Barragy @ChrisBarragy]

A few shots from Hairball at the Surf Ballroom & Museum last night!

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

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[KGLO News @kglonews]

Here's our updated story on the cancelation of the Color the Wind Kite Festival originally scheduled for later this month in Clear Lake https://t.co/maUg1s9P3f

[Travel Iowa @Travel_Iowa]

Happy #NationalIowaDay! Celebrate by sharing this post with someone who needs to come visit😉

[MidwestTravelJournalists @J1Midwest]

❓DYK The Surf Ballroom, where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper played their last song 65 years ago in @VisitClearLake @Travel_Iowa, is now a National Historic Site? #TheDayTheMusicDied

[Travel With Sara - Sara Broers @TravelWithSara]

Looking for a Christmas Celebration in America's Heartland? Look no further than @VisitClearLake in @Travel_Iowa -----> https://t.co/ms3fb5tIH6 #ThisIsIowa #MWTravel

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

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#thisisiowa #thisisnorthiowa #clearlakeiowa #myclearlake #iowawine #iowabeer #iowabreweries #clearlakeharvestfestival #harvestfestival

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The Clear Lake Evening Lions Hamburger and Sweet Corn Feed is on Sunday August 7th from 11:00 AM until gone at Clear Lake City Park. Proceeds benefit saving the sight and hearing of Iowans. https://t.co/1LB0HlAhzH

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

We agree! Central Gardens of North Iowa is a beautiful retreat in the center of our lovey town. 🌻🌾🌼

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Central Gardens – A Bright Spot in Clear Lake, Iowa - https://t.co/dChVAEwi36 #NCBlogger #NCBloggers #Blogging #Bloggers #NewBlogPost

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

Paddlefest is this weekend!

#clearlakeiowa #thisisiowa #thisisnorthiowa

[Super Hits 102-7 @SuperHits1027]

4th Annual Clear Lake Iowa Paddlefest 2022! https://t.co/SlgUgzrcfv

[This is North Iowa @ThisIsNorthIowa]

A hot summer's day in North Iowa calls for a trip to an old-fashioned soda fountain! Jessica Wood and her family share their love of historic downtown Clear Lake at Charlie's Soda Fountain: https://t.co/xejy3lofFe
#thisisnorthiowa #clearlakeia
Photo via Charlie's Soda Fountain

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

Beautiful shot @RonMjr! 🌅

[Travel Iowa @Travel_Iowa]

Check out the incredible story behind “The Day the Music Died” and the rich history of music in @VisitClearLake at the @SurfBallroom. https://t.co/88zm1ghMRD

[Follow the Piper @amythepiper]

The Surf Ballroom, where Buddy Holly played his last performance. If you go, plan to spend some time here! They have a museum with a short video that tells the site’s history and the crash. They also have a tour that provides lots of info! #IFWTWA #TravelTuesday
#FollowthePiper

[Paramount+ @paramountplus]

For the first time ever, musical genius @DonMcLean reveals all of the secrets behind the lyrics of his legendary song American Pie. The Day The Music Died: American Pie is now streaming, exclusively on #ParamountPlus.

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

"When @donmclean stood on the stage of the hallowed Surf Ballroom before his show during the 2022 Winter Dance Party, that’s when my eyes began to leak..."
https://t.co/3njuYlIHk6

#thedaythemusicdied #themusiclives #clearlakeiowa #thisisiowa @paramountplus #americanpie

[Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber & Tourism @VisitClearLake]

@donmclean on stage at The Surf Ballroom brought us chills. Explore where music lives: https://t.co/Al6rrn4REF

#donmcclean #americanpie #thedaythemusicdied #clearlakeiowa #buddyholly @ritchievalens #thebigbopper #ParamountPlus

[Paramount+ @paramountplus]

For the first time ever, musical genius @DonMcLean reveals all of the secrets behind the lyrics of his legendary song American Pie. The Day The Music Died: American Pie is now streaming, exclusively on #ParamountPlus.