Ballrooms
Surf Ballroom
The historic ballroom where big bands played and Buddy Holly gave his last concert is well-known throughout the country and the world. Extensive renovations; a wide variety of Big Band-era and Rock ‘n’ Roll mementos on the walls; and the famous cloud machine, which still operates.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 9-5 Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri.
- Address
- 460 N. Shore Dr.
- Phone
- 641-357-6151
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.surfballroom.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Events in Clear Lake
Jun
14
Summer Garden Party
Jun
26–30
Clear Lake’s July Fourth Celebration
Jul
3–5
Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Festival
Jul
11
Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show
Jul
25
Clear Lake Paddlefest
Jul–Aug
31–1
Summer Dance Cruise/C.L.A.S.S. Car Show
Aug
2
Lions Hamburger & Sweet Corn Feed
Sep
26
Harvest Festival: Wine, Art and All That Jazz