Events

Activities for All Ages

Whether you’re a local resident or planning for an upcoming vacation, never miss out on the fun events in Clear Lake, Iowa! Enjoy fun all year long, from 5K races and car shows to the Color the Wind kite festival, 4th of July festival, Harvest Festival, Thursdays on Main, Christmas by the Lake, and more.

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Events You’ll Only Find in Clear Lake

The residents and visitors enjoy the unique events found in Clear Lake. Click on an event below to learn more about all the excitement and fun you’ll experience. Come celebrate with us!

Featured Events

In Clear Lake, there are all kinds of events to enjoy throughout the year. Check out Color the Wind, which is known as the Midwest’s largest and most colorful winter kite festival. Celebrate the 4th of July with our large festival, parade, craft show, and fireworks display. Enjoy everything Clear Lake’s Main Avenue during Thursdays on Main in the summer or at the annual fall Harvest Festival. Immerse yourself in holiday traditions with Christmas by the Lake. There are also other fun things to do throughout the year, like 5K races, car shows, live music, and so much more.

Color the Wind Kites in the Sky

Color the Wind

February 17, 2024

Earth Day Event Kid with a Globe

Earth Day

April 18 - 20, 2024

Clear Lake Triathlon Swimmers in Water

TRI Clear Lake

May 25, 2024

Clear Lake Thursday on Main Live Music

Thursdays on Main

Starting May 30, 2024

Clear Lake's 4th of July Fireworks

4th of July

July 3-7, 2024

Adults Enjoying the Clear Lake Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

October 5, 2024

Christmas on the Lake Ornaments on Display

Christmas by the Lake

December 7, 2024

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TRI Clear Lake

TRI Clear Lake

Think you can’t do it? Just give it a TRI. BY: RACHEL WUMKES For years I have volunteered to help with TRI Clear Lake.  One time on the bike course, and the rest working in transition.  Every year when it’s over I think to myself ‘I can do that.’ Seeing the athletes...

Ins & Outs of Color the Wind

Ins & Outs of Color the Wind

A Wonderful Winter Day at the Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES Thousands of people flocked to Clear Lake last weekend to attend the Color the Wind Kite Festival.  Kite pilots from across the Midwest proudly displayed their kites in every size, shape and color above our frozen...

Clear Lake’s Color the Wind Kite Festival

Clear Lake’s Color the Wind Kite Festival

Iowa’s Premier Kite Festival on Ice BY: RACHEL WUMKES To commemorate National Fly a Kite Day this week, we thought it would be a great time for a bit of a hype blog about Clear Lake’s Color the Wind Kite Festival. Just because there is snow on the ground and our...

Chamber Annual Meeting

Chamber Annual Meeting

Cheers to 80 Years! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is beyond excited to host the 80th Annual Meeting on Friday, January 27th at the Surf Ballroom & Museum.  It’s hard to believe eight decades have come and gone with our organization...

Thank you for the Support

Thank you for the Support

Kudos to our many sponsors in 2022! BY: RACHEL WUMKES The start of a new year at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce means we officially kick off another round of signature events.  Our Events Director, Trish Fundermann, with the assistance of Jenny Fasbender, work...

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