Surf Ballroom Visit 2025 | abbalogh.net The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa is legendary for its sock-ups and concerts most notably the Winter Dance Party of February 1959 which ended in tragedy.

Blog post and photos from my trip to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. I want to go back!

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Lake Theater & Opera House downtown Clear Lake, Iowa

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Thursday night selfie from the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa with my cousin Mike.

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Another Buddy Holly Roadtrip, this time to Clear Lake, Iowa.

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