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To many, the Surf Ballroom is an American cultural icon as well as an important historical landmark. The original Surf Ballroom was built in 1933 and destroyed by fire in 1947. The Surf Ballroom was rebuilt in 1948, across the street from the original location.
The Surf Ballroom (also called the Surf) is a Historic Rock and Roll Landmark at 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States. The Surf is closely associated with the event known colloquially as "The Day the Music Died" – early rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P.
Take in some great live music at the Surf Ballroom! The Summer Concert Series features live music by regional & well known musicians, hosted on select Wednesday evenings from June 5-August 28, 2024.
Surf Ballroom & Museum, Clear Lake, Iowa. 40,735 likes · 1,305 talking about this · 68,028 were here. Step onto our hardwood floor, surrounded by scenes of yesterday and booths reminiscent of...
The original Surf Ballroom, opened in 1933, was destroyed in a 1947 fire. A new $350,000 incarnation opened the next year across the street.
To many, the Surf Ballroom is an American cultural icon as well as an important historical landmark. The original Surf Ballroom was located across the street from its current location on the shores of Clear Lake.
CONTACT US. 460 North Shore Drive Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 (641) 357-6151 info@surfballroom.com
On February 2, 1959 the Surf Ballroom, an indoor concert venue in Clear Lake, Iowa, hosted the last performances of legendary rock performer Buddy Holly, rising star Ritchie Valens, and singer-songwriter J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson as part of the Winter Dance Party Tour of 1959.
The Ballroom/Museum, Ticket Office and Gift Shop are open year-round Monday - Friday from 8am-4pm and additionally on Saturdays from 9am-1pm and Sundays from 1-4pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
The Surf Ballroom is a museum in itself, with a few items left from the era of the 1959 Winter Dance Tour as well as donated memorabilia from later years. Access is free but donations are encouraged and easy.