News – What’s Happening in Downtown Clinton

See what’s been happening in Downtown Clinton

Downtown Clinton hums with an unmistakable energy—equal parts riverfront charm, corn-fed friendliness, and pure Iowa nice. This page is your go-to hub for the latest updates shaping our historic district, so bookmark it and stay tuned for the everyday moments that keep our community thriving.

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Music on the Avenue

Music on the Avenue | 6/12

The series kicks off for 2025 on June 12th with local talent, The Stockwells. Join us in the 200 block of 5th Avenue South in downtown Clinton. Live Music, Food Vendors, Family Friendly, and Classic Cars every Thursday in June and July & into August! Located on the 200 block of 5th Ave S in […]

Music on the Avenue

Music on the Avenue | 6/19

June 19th brings The Crooked Cactus Band to the stage. Join us in the 200 block of 5th Avenue South in downtown Clinton. Live Music, Food Vendors, Family Friendly, and Classic Cars every Thursday in June and July & into August! Located on the 200 block of 5th Ave S in Downtown Clinton, IA. Bring […]

Music on the Avenue

Music on the Avenue | 6/26

June 26, 2025 features Montana Sunrise. Join us in the 200 block of 5th Avenue South in downtown Clinton.

Live Music, Food Vendors, Family Friendly, and Classic Cars every Thursday in June and July & into August! Located on the 200 block of 5th Ave S in Downtown Clinton, IA. Bring lawn chairs and leave coolers home!

Food starting at 5:30p, music at 6p-8:30p!

Music on the Avenue

Music on the Avenue

Music On The Avenue Concert Series Live Music, Food Vendors, Family Friendly, and Classic Cars every Thursday in June and July & into August! Located on the 200 block of 5th Ave S in Downtown Clinton, IA. Bring lawn chairs and leave coolers home! Grab a PDF Flyer

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Tailgates & Tallboys

The 2025 Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival in Clinton, IA, scheduled for June 5-7 at the Clinton Riverfront (101 S 1st Street), is a three-day country music celebration featuring top-tier artists and a lively festival vibe. Headliners include Whiskey Myers with Wyatt Flores, Bayker Blankenship, and Joe Stamm Band on Thursday; Riley Green with Ella Langley, […]

Haunted Wine Walk

Haunted Wine Walk

Visit Downtown Clinton Iowa for their annual Haunted Wine Walk! Stop at 17 businesses and counting and sample wine, beer, or whatever their cauldron mixes up! Have a little fun and dress up for the occasion in your favorite Halloween costume! Event is for 21 years and older.