Event Category: Community Events & Celebrations

  • Lakes Area Museum Bus Tour

    Lakes Area Museum Bus Tour

    Explore four Iowa Great Lakes museums in one afternoon with local historians sharing stories along the way on our first-ever LAMA Express Bus Tour on February 15!   Winchester Store Museum Steve’s Depot at Dickinson County Museum Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park Museum and Maritime Museum  2:00-5:00 PM $35 per person Limited to 18 seats Reserve by Feb 10: marybdreier@gmail.com…

  • Boji Burger Battle

    Boji Burger Battle

    Get ready, burger lovers!  Boji Burger Battle returns this February! Restaurants across the Iowa Great Lakes Area are firing up the grills to compete for the best burger around. More details and the full list of participants coming soon! We can’t wait! 2026 Participating Businesses: Boss’ Pizzeria  & Sports Bar Dudley’s Garage McKeen’s Pub &…

  • 9th Annual Ice Hole Festival

    9th Annual Ice Hole Festival

    Join us for the 9th annual Ice Hole Festival! ICE HOLE FESTIVAL DETAILS: Setup Jan 28th all dayPro Day Jan 29th. 30th 7:30amKick Off Party Jan 30th 7:00pmDiver Days Jan 31st Feb 1st7:30amParticipation Fee $275.00 includes access to diving and logistics also 3 air fills. Kick Off Party and awesome sponsor swag.  Ice Diving Classes…

  • The peacock: Funk-uh-fried

    The peacock: Funk-uh-fried

  • The peacock: Bunco

    The peacock: Bunco

  • Battle of the Bartenders

    Battle of the Bartenders

    Join us at the 13th Annual Charity Battle of the Bartenders during Winter Games Weekend! Enjoy live music, sample signature drinks, and tip for your favorite beverage or charity!

  • Winter Games Fireworks

    Winter Games Fireworks

    Winter Games weekend wouldn’t be complete without a colorful fireworks show over the frozen waters of West Lake Okoboji! Join us at 6:45pm after one final cheer from the cheerleaders and the burning of the greens. You may even seen some night kites glowing in the sky! Winter Fireworks are something you have to enjoy…

  • Winter Games Burning of the Greens

    Winter Games Burning of the Greens

    This event you won’t want to miss! The closing ceremony of Winter Games weekend begins with the Burning of the Greens! Join us as we LIGHT THAT FIRE! Hundreds of Christmas trees are set ablaze to close out the fun of Winter Games weekend. Grab your crew and warm up by the ultimate bonfire. Enjoy…

  • Roaring 20’s NYE Party

    Roaring 20’s NYE Party

    It’s never too early to plan a party. Come celebrate with us on New Year’s Eve.  Call 336-4161 for reservations.

  • Christmas Grand Lighting

    Christmas Grand Lighting

    Join us for the grand lighting of our Christmas light display for the 2025 season. Cost: only $5 per car! This just helps to cover some of the extra cost of lights & extra staff for grand lighting night.  There will be free hot cocoa, cotton candy & popcorn. Plus a food truck (to be…