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, highlighted 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 Turek-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 4.

Online general admission ticket Click here to buy your ticket.

One General Admission Ticket includes dinner from the Back Alley BBQ. 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

JOSH TUREK FOR IOWA https://turek4iowa.com/

Dave Muhlbauer - candidate for Lieutenant Governor

Dave Dawson - candidate for U. S. House, District 4

LET’S GROW IOWA TOGETHER

Nate Willems - candidate for Iowa Attorney General

Chris Jones - candidate for Secretary of Agriculture

CLEAN WATER FOR IOWA

J.D. Scholten - IA House District 1

Still Standing Tall for All!

John Norwood - candidate for State Treasurer

Fresh Ideas. Courage To Lead. Protecting Iowa's Fiscal Future.

Rachel Gravert - Independent candidate for State Senate, 5th District

 

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

  • 6:30 p.m. Program Begins

Registration

Check in with your purchased ticket. We will have your name on our guest list. Limited meal tickets can also be purchased at the door for $40. If you only wish to attend without a meal, purchase a ticket at the door, $20.00. Cash bar available.

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.