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If tickets are lost, stolen or misplaced, the purchaser is responsible for repurchasing tickets. 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 ...
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.
We are located just off of Interstate 35 (Via exit 193 or 194), the Surf is only two hours from Minneapolis and Des Moines. From I-35, travel west on US Hwy. 18. At the 4th stoplight located at the intersection of US Hwy. 18 and Buddy Holly Place, turn left (south) onto Buddy Holly Place.
Aug 19, 2008 · 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. It officially opened for business on April 17, 1933 with a $1.00 dance on a 90x120 foot hardwood dance floor.
The Surf Ballroom was rebuilt in 1948, across the street from the original location. The Surf Ballroom has a capacity of 2,100 and accomodates visitors with 30,000 square feet of entertainment area, including a 6,300 square foot dance floor.
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.
460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA. Significance: Entertainment/Recreation. Designation: National Historic Landmark. 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.
