Winter Dance Party Kids Show - 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:30pm

Surf Ballroom Dance Floor

Each year, youth from area schools are invited to learn about Surf Ballroom & Winter Dance Party history in their classrooms and at the Surf Ballroom. The lessons culminate in a field trip to the Surf Ballroom where kids from grades TK-5th grade are treated to a live musical performance.

Admission: Private Event by Invitation Only

A Hard Days Night Tribute - 6:30-7:30pm; 7:45-9:00pm

Legacy Grill, 619 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake

Admission: FREE, open to the General Public

Rockin' n Boppin' Record Show - 8:30am-6:00pm

Best Western Holiday Lodge Opal Room, 2023  7th Ave N, Clear Lake

Guided Tours of Carl J Fox Home - 10:00am-12:00pm

449 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake

The Legends Lunch - 11:00am

Best Western Holiday Lodge Diamond Ballroom, 2023-7th Ave N, Clear Lake

Previously known as the British Buddy Holly Society Luncheon, the Legends Lunch carries on all of the fun of this nearly 40 year old tradition!

Admission: $35/person includes lunch and live entertainment. Email: thelegendslunch@gmail.com to purchase tickets (tickets are non-refundable)

Advance reservations are required!

Richie Lee & The Fabulous Fifties - 1:00-3:00pm

Legacy Grill, 619 Buddy Holly Place, Clear Lake

Rockin' Art of the 50's and 60's Tour - 1:30pm

Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303-2nd Street SE, Mason City

While the 1950’s were marked by overall conservatism and conformity in an attempt to return to post-war normalcy, the art scene, much like the music scene, began to blossom with emerging artists.  The focus of the art world shifted from Paris, where it had been centered for centuries, to New York City.  This new American – centric vision of art was supported by art movements such as the development of Abstract Expressionism.  Artists like Jackson Pollack developed new painting techniques, for example - the splatter technique, that were a far reach from earlier traditional American artists such as Grant Wood and his traditional rolling hills.  The Museum holds a variety of work from these ground breaking artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Lee Krasner, Helen Frankenthaler, Jim Dine, and Andy Warhol. Visit www.macniderart.org for additional information about the Museum.

Admission: Free, Open to the General Public

Wedding/Vow Renewal Ceremony - 2:00pm

Surf Ballroom Dance Floor

Rock and roll fans may get married or renew their vows at the Surf Ballroom. Contact Denni Sue at ericksn1@cltel.net to register!

Narrated Memorial Site Tour - 2:30pm

Take a narrated tour to the farm field north of Clear Lake, Iowa where the ill-fated airplane came to rest. Tour departs from the Surf Ballroom lobby, please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour. Visitors are encouraged to dress in warm layers - a 1/4 mile walk is required. Limited space available; advance reservations encouraged (sign up in the Surf Ballroom box office).

Winter Dance Party Concert featuring Shake Baby Shake; The Lovettes; Bill Haley Jr & The Comets; and, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake

Rockin' n Boppin' Record Show - 8:30am-close

Best Western Holiday Lodge Opal Room, 2023  7th Ave N, Clear Lake

Ritchie Valens Family Luncheon - 11:00am

Winter Dance Party Concert featuring Slim Jim Phantom Trio featuring Jennie Vee with Special Guests Albert Lee, Chris Montez & Hayden Thompson; and, Kenny Vance & The Planotones; Gary U.S. Bonds; Austin Allsup

Rock 'n Roll Champagne Brunch - 10:00am-2:00pm