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!
Storm Lake Farmers Market
Locally-grown produce, homemade baked goods, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, and much more! The official start of the 2024 Storm Lake Farmers’ Market season is Saturday, June 15th! The Farmers Market will be in parking lot C from 8 am-12pm every Saturday until October 12th. Thursday evenings will begin on June 20th from 3 pm to Read More
Date(s): June 15th - October 12th
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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 9th to Sunday, November 10th. 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 9-10, 2024
Time: Business Hours
Miracle on Lake Avenue
Make plans to attend Miracle on Lake Avenue on Thursday, December 5th 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 5, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
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): Begins October 5th, 2024
Time: Business Hours
Oktoberfest 2024
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 from Malek’s Fishermen sponsored by Long Lines from 7:00-11:00 p.m. and kids activities throughout Read More
Date(s): October 19, 2024
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