Nestled in the heart of North Iowa, Clear Lake is a vibrant community with unique shops, restaurants, and lots of exciting events on and off the water! Our natural lake is 3400 acres and boasts sailing, skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding. We are also home to the Surf Ballroom & Museum and the Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & Big Bopper Plane Crash Site.

Our signature events include the Winter Dance Party (a tribute to The Day the Music Died), a huge, week long July 4th Celebration, Thursdays on Main in the summer with vendors, music and movies in the park, Bicycle, Blues, & BBQ Festival, Art in the Park, Antiques in the Square, Harvest Festival (wine sampling, art, & music), our picturesque Christmas by the Lake, and several more!

Our progressive community invites you to kick back and relax and enjoy Clear Lake!