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  • 4th of July Fireworks

    4th of July Fireworks

    There’s something special about celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day in Okoboji, Iowa with a beautiful fireworks display over West Lake Okoboji.  Families have gathered together for this tradition in Okoboji for generations to watch the fireworks from a boat or along multiple vantage points from the shoreline, including from Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.  They…

  • Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

    Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

    A retreat for writers of all skill levels. There’s a story in everyone. Let us help you tell yours. Essays, memoir, nonfiction, fiction, reporting, and how to market. It will feature award-winning  authors, newspaper editors, columnists and motivational speakers. There is a story in everyone. You’ll learn how to get yours started or improved. Read…

  • University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park

    University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park

    Vette’s in the Park is Iowa’s largest Corvette Event, held every year on the last weekend of July in beautiful Okoboji Iowa (typically around 100 new and classic Corvettes). Saturday car show in the Park main-street and greenspace 8am to 2:15pm. There is a free outdoor greenspace concert Saturday night by the original rhythm section…

  • Antique & Classic Boat Show

    Antique & Classic Boat Show

    View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society…

  • Holiday Window Lighting

    Holiday Window Lighting

    Join us to kick off the Holiday Season in beautiful Downtown Spirit Lake!  Come see the beautiful store fronts lit up for the holiday season, some with live window displays. Santa will arrive at 4:30pm at the Venue on a Fire Truck. At the Venue ,The Spirit Lake Chamber will be sponsoring :* Pictures with Santa and Mrs.Claus FROM…

  • Labor Day Flea Market – Treasure Village

    Labor Day Flea Market – Treasure Village

    The annual Labor Day Flea Market will be held Aug 30 – Sept 1 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Treasure Village at Lake Okoboji, IA.  They will offer a wide variety of handy, decorative, delicious, wearable, or collectible items. A concessions trailer will offer a delicious menu for meals or snacks while ice cream…