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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Harvest Festival Souvenir Bag Presale Alert!

Harvest Festival Souvenir Bag Presale Alert!

Don’t Miss Out on the Ultimate Girls’ Day! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Time to break out the shackets and wide-brimmed hats, ladies.  Today is all about Harvest Festival! Wait. What? Seems a bit odd as we are smack-dab in the middle of having all the summer fun.  But you see,...

Clear Lake Art Sail Resurrection!

Clear Lake Art Sail Resurrection!

After a two-year hiatus, this spectacular event is back! BY: RACHEL WUMKES When the Clear Lake Arts Center wrapped up the 2019 Art Sail event, there was no way to know the massive detour they would soon take.  Closings. Cancellations.  Modified exhibits. But finally,...

4th of July: A Food-Lovers Dream

4th of July: A Food-Lovers Dream

Count Memories… Not Calories BY: RACHEL WUMKES There are so many things to love about the 4th of July in Clear Lake.  The parade down Main Avenue.  Evans United Carnival in the park.  Enjoying an afternoon in the Bingo tent with friends.  Appreciating an evening of...

Clear Lake’s 4th of July Extravaganza!

Clear Lake’s 4th of July Extravaganza!

Here we go again, folks. BY: RACHEL WUMKES The countdown to the biggest, best, most amazing celebration in all North Iowa is only days away.  Five of them, to be exact.  The Clear Lake 4th of July Extravaganza kicks off the weeklong festivities on Wednesday, June 29th...

TRI Clear Lake Thanks 2022

TRI Clear Lake Thanks 2022

A Round of Applause for An Undertaking of Epic Proportions BY: RACHEL WUMKES Clear Lake was flooded with athletes Memorial Day weekend.  They came from 16 different states, with the average racer traveling approximately 90 miles to participate.  With their 5-gallon...

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