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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.
Jun 12, 2024 · 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. Doors open nightly at 6pm, with donations for the Surf Ballroom & Museum's Education and Outreach Programs being accepted in lieu of admission.
Surf Ballroom & Museum, Clear Lake, Iowa. 40,216 likes · 809 talking about this · 67,749 were here. Step onto our hardwood floor, surrounded by scenes of yesterday and booths reminiscent of milkshakes
Surf Ballroom Self-Guided Tour Experience. The Surf Ballroom & Museum is open year-round Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm with additional seasonal hours from Memorial Day-Labor Day on Saturdays (9am-1pm) and Sundays (1-4pm) for those who would like to do a self-guided tour.
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 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.
Events Calendar. Coming Soon. BOX OFFICE & MUSEUM HOURS. Year Round: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. Additional Seasonal Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day. Saturday: 9am - 1pm. Sunday: 1 - 4pm. Admission: suggested donation.
Jan 22, 2021 · The iconic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, became Iowa's 27th National Historic Landmark in January 2021. It's best known for hosting the last concert of ...
Site of the last performance of rockers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper, before their plane crashed nearby. Preserved as it looked in 1959. See the Big Bopper's briefcase of doom, and the pay phone where Buddy and Ritchie made their last phone calls.
