February
| 30 - 2 | Winter Dance Party - Annual tribute held at the Surf Ballroom to honor the legacy of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & JP "The Big Bopper" Richardson who played their last concert on this historic stage in Clear Lake. For ticket information and concert lineup visit www.surfballroom.com Address: Surf Ballroom , Clear Lake, Iowa |
| 16 | Color the Wind Kite Festival - Huge, colorful kites will be flown over the frozen lake by master kite flyers from six states; includes team flying choreographed to music. Kite-making workshop for all ages. Third Saturday. Ph: 641-357-5516 (Always call and confirm events) |
April
| 13 | Earth Day 5k & 10k - Annual race begins and ends at Clear Lake City Park near the bandshell. Both courses are out and back on paved city streets. All streets are open to vehicular traffic. Course marshals will control major intersections. Chip timing will be provided by JMS Racing. In the interest of reducing waste, water will be provided only along the 10K route. Food and drink will be provided to all of the runners at the finish line. Ph: 641-357-2159 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 14 | Lake Area Quilters' Guild Quilt Show - Quilts, bed turning, demonstrations, boutique, raffle quilt, vendors, food, door prizes. "Whirlwind of Creativity," Sat 10-4 Sun 12-4. Address: Clear Creek Elementary School. 901 South 14th Street , Clear Lake, Iowa |
May
| 5 | Opportunity Village Benefit Walk - Walk 3 or 10 miles in support of people with disabilities. Picnic, prizes. Ph: 641-357-5277 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 18 - 19 | Clear Lake Walleye Classic - For more information visit the website or contact Dan at the Crazy Minnow bait & tackle store. 614-357-BAIT. Entries are usually finalized by mid February. Address: Clear Lake, IA , Clear Lake, Iowa |
| 18 - 19 | Regattas on Clear Lake - Hosted by the Clear Lake Yacht Club. Ph: 641-357-8001 (Always call and confirm events) |
June
| 1 | Take A Kid Fishing Tournament - Ages 16 and under team up with adults to fish together from boat or shoreline. Food, prizes. Ph: 641-829-4418 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 15 - 30 | Municipal Band Concerts - Free Saturday and Sunday summer concerts at the City Park Bandshell stage. June and July. Ph: 641-357-3237 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 30 | Summer Garden Party - Come enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, and scents of a summer garden party in beautiful Central Gardens; incredible food and a wonderful variety of live music. New for 2010: Silent Basket auction and Live Auction with items such as Packer tickets, B&B packages, guided fishing trips, etc. Ph: 641-357-0700 (Always call and confirm events) |
July
| 3 - 7 | Clear Lake's July Fourth Celebration - Oldest successively held Independence Day festivities in the state. Parade, carnival, craft show, free entertainment and concerts, and spectacular fireworks over the lake. Ph: 800-285-5338 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 13 - 14 | Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Festival - Great food, music and family activities. Nationally known blues bands, bike ride and race, free entertainment. Ph: 800-285-5338 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 20 | Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show - Restored antique and wooden boats displayed on land and in the water at the Sea Wall area adjacent to City Park. This is a non-judged show welcoming Wood, Fiberglass, and Aluminum classic boats of the 30's 40's, 50's and 60's This year 'Fiberglassics' are the spotlight. 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Ph: 515-243-1845 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 27 - 28 | Dixieland Jazz Festival - The annual will be held in the country's "finest festival venue," Clear Lake's City Park. The nationally recognized St. Louis Stompers along with three other professional bands will perform at free concerts on Saturday evening 6-9pm, and on Sunday from noon-8pm. Ph: 800-285-5338 (Always call and confirm events) |
August
| 1 - 4 | Inter-Lakes Regatta - Sailboats from across the United States. Ph: 641-357-5513 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 2 - 3 | Summer Dance Cruise/C.L.A.S.S. Car Show - Friday evening classic car cruise around Clear Lake, Saturday car show in City Park, nightly entertainment. Ph: 641-357-2675 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 11 | Lions Hamburger & Sweet Corn Feed - The Clear Lake Evening Lions hold their annual dinner in Clear Lake City Park from 11am-3pm (or until sold out). Meal includes a hamburger, Iowa sweet corn, cookies, and a drink. A sweet corn eating contest is held in the afternoon. Tickets are available from any CL Evening Lion or at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Ph: 800-285-5338 (Always call and confirm events) |
October
| 5 | Harvest Fest: Wine, Art and All That Jazz - This annual Event offers an opportunity to stroll down a vibrant Main Street while enjoying wine samplings, seminars and artist demonstrations, shopping, fall decor, a huge farmer's market, vendors, trolley rides, homemade salsa contest, grape stomp competition, pumpkin roll relay, waiter race, food, live jazz music and more! Pre-registration and purchase of a Harvest Festival Tasting Pass required to take part in wine samplings. Ph: 800-285-5338 (Always call and confirm events) |
December
| 6 - 8 | Festival of Trees - More than 120 beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and swags. Gala opening night, breakfast with Santa, children's activities. Address: Opportunity Village , Clear Lake, Iowa |
| 7 - 8 | Christmas by the Lake - Festival of trees, horse-drawn carriage and Main Street Trolley rides, arts and crafts show, ice sculpture demonstrations, lighted parade, fireworks over the frozen lake, holiday home tours, Polar Bear Club dip for charity. Ph: 800-285-5338 (Always call and confirm events) |