SURF BALLROOM - Clear Lake, Iowa

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    SURF BALLROOM - Clear Lake, Iowa

Description – This historic ballroom has been home to the big bands in its earlier days and continues to have big-name acts (rock and roll, jazz, blues, and big bands playing their traditional music) come to it. The ballroom was the site of Buddy Holly’s last concert in February of 1959. He died in a plane crash north of Clear Lake following that concert. The ballroom observes the anniversary of that performance each year. The Surf has recently been restored and memorabilia of different music eras are displayed on the walls.

Admission – Free admission - Charge for group tours (30 or more); Self Guided Tours are Free

Directions – on the north shore of Clear Lake

Hours – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, year-round

Credit Cards – None

Phone – (641) 357-6151