In September, the Surf Ballroom & Museum will unveil “Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience” – a permanent ...

The Surf Ballroom & Museum is set to launch 'Not Fade Away: The Immersive Surf Ballroom Experience' this September, a tribute ...

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & Big Bopper Exhibit Launches at Final Venue From the Night They Died originally appeared on ...

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa From big bands to rock'n'roll to country, the Surf Ballroom has built a legacy that spans generations. Wayne Christgau, maintenance manager and tour guide, first visited in 1949 ...

On the Surf Ballroom’s 77th anniversary, musician Austin Allsup donates the mic Buddy Holly used in his final show returning a lost piece of rock history "home" CLEAR LAKE, IA, UNITED STATES ...

“It’s a great logistical feat to put on a big event like this every year,” Lietz said. The Surf has 125 volunteers for the event who put in between 1,500 and 2,000 hours total to make it happen.

Day Trips: Surf Ballroom and Museum, Clear Lake, Iowa We know it’s more than a day trip, but the Surf Ballroom is worth the pilgrimage By Gerald E. McLeod, Fri., Jan. 17, 2025 ...

On the Surf Ballroom's 77th anniversary, musician Austin Allsup donates the mic Buddy Holly used in his final show returning a lost piece of rock history "home" CLEAR LAKE, IA, UNITED STATES, July ...

Naturally, when he learned the nonprofit North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum was looking for a new CEO for the Surf Ballroom, “It took me about five minutes to start working on my cover letter ...

Surf Ballroom named rock landmarkThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, to its list of designated rock 'n' roll landmarks.