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
February 17, 2024
Earth Day
April 18 - 20, 2024
TRI Clear Lake
May 25, 2024
Thursdays on Main
Starting May 30, 2024
4th of July
July 3-7, 2024
Harvest Festival
October 5, 2024
Christmas by the Lake
December 7, 2024
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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
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...
Christmas by the Lake 2022
A flurry of activity in a Winter Wonderland BY: RACHEL WUMKES I’m not sure “flurry of activity” is the right phrase to use in this title. It might be more of a full-on blizzard of activity. All the fun will be swirling around Main Avenue in Clear Lake this weekend. ...
End of Summer Celebration in Clear Lake
Ain’t No Party like a Summer Parking Lot Party BY: RACHEL WUMKES Does anyone know what happens when four powerhouse companies in Clear Lake come together to plan the ultimate end of summer party? Here’s a hint – The Legacy Grill, Clear Lake Boats, Pritchard Family...
Clear Lake’s Champagne 5K Fun Run
Get your Race Face On BY: RACHEL WUMKES Clear Lake’s premier fall event, Harvest Festival, is a hallowed occasion. On October 1st, women will flock to our beautiful community from far and wide for a day filled with shopping, wine and beer tastings, and to enjoy the...