2025 Cyclone Tailgate Tour schedule revealed, featuring stops in Sioux City and Okoboji
AMES, Iowa (KCAU) – The 2025 Cyclone Tailgate Tour schedule has been revealed, featuring stops in Sioux City and Okoboji.
The 19th annual trip around the state features ten stops this season, beginning in Ankeny on May 19th and ending in Council Bluffs on May 23rd.
Below is the full schedule:May 19 – Ankeny, Toast (Noon – 1 p.m.)
May 19 – Davenport, Rhythm City Casino Resort (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
May 20 – Dubuque, Grand River Center (Noon – 1 p.m.)
May 20 – Cedar Rapids, Veterans Memorial Building – Coliseum (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
May 21 – Waterloo, SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (Noon – 1 p.m.)
May 21 – Clear Lake, Surf Ballroom (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
May 22 – Humboldt, 716 Main (Noon – 1 p.m.)
May 22 – Okoboji, The Roof Garden Ballroom at Arnolds Park (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
May 23 – Sioux City, Tyson Events Center (Noon – 1 p.m.)
May 23 – Council Bluffs, Mid-America Center – Convention Center (6-8 p.m.)
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