Event Category: All Events
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Sherwood Forest Park Grand Opening
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Celebrate the grand opening of Sherwood Forest Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 20, at 10:00 AM. Following the ceremony, explore the park’s new amenities, including a bike pump track, mountain bike trail, playground, walking trails, natural play features, and scenic outdoor spaces. It’s a great opportunity to experience one of Okoboji’s newest outdoor destinations!
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Quilt Auction
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Experience a weekend of tradition, community, and creativity at the annual Quilt Auction Weekend at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp. Browse an impressive collection of handcrafted quilts and unique handmade items while enjoying delicious food, live music, and family-friendly activities. The weekend begins on Friday, July 31, with the Online Quilt Auction running from 8:00 AM Friday through 6:00 PM…
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Glenn Henriksen
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Enjoy an evening of live music with Glenn Henriksen, a talented pianist and organist from Armstrong, Iowa, at the Okoboji Circle of Hope Amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair or enjoy the amphitheater seating as Glenn performs a variety of musical favorites in a beautiful lakeside setting.
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5k Fun Run
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Join the Okoboji 5K Fun Run at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp during Quilt Auction weekend. This scenic course winds through lakefront neighborhoods, along the shoreline, and around camp, with proceeds helping send campers to camp. Registration is $25 and includes refreshments and a T-shirt (register by July 20 to guarantee your size). Awards will be given to…
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Move for Mental Health
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Grab your friends and challenge yourself to move for mental health! Choose between the 2.5k, 5k or 10k routes on the Dickinson County Trails for walking or running adventure that will leave you feeling fabulous as you cross the finish line with your friends or family. The event is a collaboration between the Iowa Great…
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Schoon Brothers
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Head to The Peacock for live music, tasty food, and unique cocktails! Enjoy live music by the Schoon Brothers.
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Bikes ~ Brews ~ Bites Fundraiser
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The Dickinson County Trails Board invites you to join us for an exciting evening in support of our beautiful trail system on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Maser Monarch Lodge. Enjoy delicious bites from Back Alley BBQ, live music, and a selection of brews, wine, and bourbon tastings, all while celebrating the impact of…
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Taste of Okoboji
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Enjoy an afternoon of tastings at the 9th Annual Taste of Okoboji (formerly Boji Brew Fest), hosted by the Iowa Great Lakes Rotary and West O Beer! Held at Arnolds Park Central Park overlooking West Lake Okoboji, the event features samples from regional breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Taking place during Art in the Park weekend,…
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Scandinavian Feast
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Enjoy a hearty Scandinavian dinner featuring favorites like Swedish meatballs, roasted pork loin, Alaskan pollack, pickled herring, lefse, aebleskivers, kringla, krumkaka, and more. Gather with family and friends for great food, unlimited coffee, traditional desserts, and a welcoming community atmosphere! Adults: $20 | Children (Ages 4–13): $8