Summer Sizzler Returns August 11, 2026
The Summer Sizzler inaugural in 2018 had a sold out event of 300+ Democrat voters and activists, led by the legendary Northwest Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell. In 2019 and 2022, another sold out events, highlited by engaging speakers on the state and national level. In 2026, we are excited to have a large slate of confirmed speakers, starting off with Jost Turke-candidate for U. S. Senate, Dave Dawson-candidate for IA House, District 4, Dave Muhlbauer-candidate for Lieutantat Governor, J.D. Scholten-IA House District 1,
Online general admission ticket Click here to buy your ticket.
One General Admission Ticket includes dinner from the Farm to Fork Food Truck on a first-come, first-serve seat at the event on August 24. Attendees can also mix and mingle in the booth area where campaigns have been invited to send other representatives and give away swag.
Speakers
Josh Turek - candidate for U.S. Senate
iowa is worth the work.
Dave Muhlbauer - candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Dave Dawson - candidate for U. S. House, District 4
LET’S GROW IOWA TOGETHER
Tom Miller - Iowa Attorney General
Joel Miller - candidate for Secretary of State
Make Voting Easy Again! RESTORING FAIRNESS TO OUR ELECTIONS
J.D. Scholten - IA House District 1
Still Standing Tall for All!
Ross Wilburn - Iowa Democratic Party Chair
Event Details
Where: The Dickinson County Expo Center, 1600 15th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
5 p.m. Doors Open
5:45 p.m. Dinner Served
7 p.m. Speakers Begin
Registration
Dickinson Democratic volunteers will help you get checked in. You must have your purchased ticket. We will have your name on our guest list.
Booths
Each Campaign has been invited to sponsor a booth. They will have campaign swag, special gifts, and opportunities to learn more about their respective candidates.
Farm to Fork Food Truck
Learn more about the Farm to Fork Food Truck, featured on Iowa Public Television. Click here to visit the truck’s Facebook page.