Get your dancing shoes ready for the biggest party of the year in Clear Lake! It’s time to celebrate three of rock n’ roll’s greatest legends [Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson] at the 2020 WINTER DANCE PARTY in the beautiful, historic Surf Ballroom. The town will be filled with fun, rock n’ roll activity from Thursday, January 30th, through Saturday, February 1st! Check out the Schedule of Events to find information about recurring events, such as the collage artwork by Nick Stromberg, screenings of the film Bopper & Me, AND SO MUCH MORE!!!! Purchase tickets in advance HERE so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Thursday, January 30th
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Surf Ballroom & Museum
Performances by: Richie Lee and the Fabulous Fifties with Buddy’s Buddies
Tickets: Free-will donation – all proceeds benefit the Clear Lake High School Music Program
Winter Dance Party: Thursday Night
6:30 pm – 11:30 pm | Surf Ballroom & Museum
Performances by: Austin Allsup, Joey Dee, Little Peggy March, and The Kingsmen
Tickets: $35 in advance / $40 at door per individual night ticket | $135 in advance / $150 at door per 3-day package
Friday, January 31st
31st Annual British Buddy Holly Society Luncheon
10:30 am – 3:30 pm | Surf Ballroom & Museum
Performances TBA
Tickets: $25 | Fill out form HERE for availability.
Winter Dance Party: Friday Night
6:30 pm – 12:00 am | Surf Ballroom & Museum
Performances by: Bowzer & the Stingrays, Johnny Contardo formerly of Sha Na Na, Original Comet Joey Ambrose, and Rocky & the Rollers
Tickets: $35 in advance / $40 at door per individual night ticket | $135 in advance / $150 at door per 3-day package
Saturday, February 1st
9:50 am – 11:30 am | Surf Ballroom
Tickets: $8 per person (Limited Availability)
Ritchie Valens Family Luncheon
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Best Western Holiday Lounge
Performances by: Mario Ramirez and The Rivieras
Tickets: $25 in advance (Reservations required)
Winter Dance Party: Saturday Night
6:30 pm – 12:00 am | Surf Ballroom & Museum
Performances by: Albert Lee, Big Sandy & his Fly-Rite Boys, Headcat 13, Linda Gail Lewis, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Narvel Felts, and Sonny West
Tickets: $75 in advance / $80 at door per individual night ticket | $135 in advance / $150 at door per 3-day package
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