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Tailgate country music fest gives economic boost to Clinton

By: Dave Thompson|June 13, 2025
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    • The 2025 Tailgate N’ Tallboys country music fest was held June 5-7 in Clinton, Iowa. It's not known if the music celebration will return to Clinton next year. CREDIT TAILGATE N’ TALLBOYS

    CLINTON, Iowa – The 2025 Tailgates N’ Tallboys country music celebration in this community was a great success. It attracted thousands of people and boosted many local businesses, according to city and economic development leaders.

    Now, the city is in a wait-and-see mode to see if the concert returns in 2026 for a fourth year.

    “I’m hearing…

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