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Aug 19, 2008 · The Surf got its name (and motif) from the desire of the original owners to create a ballroom that resembled an ocean beach club. The murals on the back walls were hand-painted to depict pounding surf, swaying palm trees, sailboats and lighthouses.
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.
Surf Ballroom & Museum, Clear Lake, Iowa. 39,904 likes · 772 talking about this · 67,074 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.
The Surf got its name (and motif) from the desire of the original owners to create a ballroom that resembled an ocean beach club. The murals on the back walls were hand-painted to depict pounding surf, swaying palm trees, sailboats and lighthouses.
Jan 25, 2021 · The Surf Ballroom is Iowa's 27th National Historic Landmark, joining a list including President Herbert Hoover's birthplace in West Branch and the Old Capitol in Iowa City.
To many, the Surf Ballroom is an American cultural icon as well as an important historical landmark. The Surf has a capacity of 2100 and accommodates visitors with 30,000 square feet of entertainment area, including a 6,300 square foot dance floor.
