Special Events
STORM LAKE UNITED’S – “What I Love About the City Beautiful” Photo Submission
Take a photograph and show us why Storm Lake is “The City Beautiful.”
Storm Lake United is updating our marketing materials and website and need your photos to showcase our incredible community. Images may include private or public landscapes and nature, buildings and structures, parks and landmarks, or people and still life photography from any season. Photos should be taken in Storm Lake and the surrounding area. Each photo must be accompanied by a brief description, as well as when and where the photo was taken.
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Do It All Right Here!
In Storm Lake, we know how to have a good time! Spice up your calendar with concerts, celebrations, educational events and just plain fun things to do!
Whether you’re enjoying some music under a canopy of trees or some cool competition during the Extreme Winter Games, here are just a few of the special events hosted in and around Storm Lake each year!
Mother’s Day Promotion
Shop local for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Date(s): April 28-May 10, 2025
Father’s Day Promotion
Shop local for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Date(s): June 2-15, 2025
Storm Lake Farmers’ Market
Locally-grown produce, homemade baked goods, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, and much more! Come down to Parking Lot C and enjoy the 2025 Storm Lake Farmers’ Market season! We will be open for Saturday markets starting June 14th and Thursday markets starting June 19th. As in years past, Saturday markets are held from 8 am to Read More
Date(s): June 14th - October 9th
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Kids’ Fest
Come and celebrate our local KIDS with this fun event. There will be games, giveaways, and MORE!
Date(s): June 8, 2025
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Free, family fun along the shores of Storm Lake, July 3-4 each year. Music, the Big Parade, food & shopping vendors, Classic Car Cruise, Ride-Run, fireworks, Patriotic Ceremony, a Kiddie Parade, and more! For all details please visit starspangledspectacular.net
Date(s): July 3-4, 2025
Time: all day
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Ridiculous Days
Storm Lake, Iowa – Get ready to “Plunder the Savings” during Storm Lake’s annual Ridiculous Days! Join Storm Lake United businesses for our annual Ridiculous Days just in time to find some back-to-school bargains. Stop by your favorite stores for ridiculous in-store deals, bargain blow-outs, and sidewalk sales, beginning July 17th and running through Read More
Date(s): July 17th - July 19th 2025
Time: Storm Lake Business Hours
Wood, Wine, & Blues
Join us for Storm Lake, Iowa’s annual Wood, Wine & Blues Festival, Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th in beautiful Sunset Park. Wood, Wine & Blues consists of a three-day chainsaw carving competition with six chainsaw artists from across the country. During this competition, guests are encouraged to watch the carvings come to life Read More
Date(s): August 22nd-24th, 2025
Time: All Day
Kiwanis Car Show
Come see the classic cars in Storm Lake!
Date(s): September 1, 2025
Sassy Saturday in Storm Lake
Storm Lake United and Buena Vista Regional Medical Center are pleased to announce Sassy Saturday will be held this October in Storm Lake. Take advantage of great deals and specials while supporting a worthy cause. The event supports the BVRMC P.i.n.k. program, which provides free mammograms for women with financial barriers. For every $5 donated Read More
Date(s): October 4, 2025
Time: Business Hours
Oktoberfest 2025
Join us for the Oktoberfest Celebration at Lake Avenue Lounge in Storm Lake, Iowa. This autumn family friendly festival will kick off with a German bratwurst feast at 6:00 p.m., we will have Oktoberfest seasonal beer for purchase, feature live music. Check the Storm Lake United Facebook event for most up to date information.
Date(s): October 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Chills & Thrills
Chills & Thrills is Storm Lake United’s Halloween Event that takes place in Downtown Storm Lake each year on the weekend of or before Halloween. Buena Vista University student organizations and local businesses gather on Main Street and set up tables to give out candy and host activities for the kids of Storm Lake and Read More
Date(s): October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fiesta Latina
A community event to help celebrate the diverse Hispanic/Latino community by using games, activities, food, and live music from a DJ, mariachi, and band! It’s partnered with local businesses and is free to the public! This Event is hosted by Raices BVU and will be held at Chautauqua Park.
Date(s): October (date TBD) 2025
Time: 12 pm - 7 pm
Storm Lake Holiday Open House
Storm Lake – Get ready to Sip, Sample, and Shop your way through Storm Lake United’s Holiday Open House, Saturday, November 8th to Sunday, November 9th. This annual event is a chance for shoppers to find unique and memorable gifts, clothing, jewelry, décor, and much more! You also have a chance to register at participating Read More
Date(s): November 8-9, 2025
Time: Business Hours
Small Business Saturday
It’s Small Business Saturday, and the perfect time to continue your holiday shopping! Support our local shops and discover unique gifts that you won’t find anywhere else. Every purchase helps our community thrive and keeps the holiday spirit alive! Let’s make this season memorable by shopping small. Visit your favorite local businesses today and spread Read More
Date(s): November 29, 2025
Miracle on Lake Avenue
Make plans to attend Miracle on Lake Avenue on Thursday, December 4th in Storm Lake! With so many activities for you and your family to enjoy, you won’t want to miss this awesome annual holiday celebration! The night kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with various activities sponsored by Storm Lake retailers and stop by various Read More
Date(s): December 4, 2025
Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sweetheart Sweepstakes
Your favorite Storm Lake businesses want you to know they appreciate you and the support you provide our community by shopping locally. We hope you consider us this Valentine’s Day as you treat that special person in your life. Our Valentine’s sales promotion will run from February 1st through February 14th with several opportunities for Read More