Event Category: Community Events & Celebrations
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Iowa Great Lakes Beach Clean Up
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Come and join us every last Wednesday of the month, May through September! We started our beach clean up in the summer of 2022 and are continuing to make this a monthly event this summer, all thanks to you all!We will be meeting in front of Bob’s In Arnold’s Park during each of the beach…
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Celebrate The Arts Gala
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Join us for an evening of art, food, and entertainment! Enjoy a social hour and online art auction in the Monte Pearson Gallery, followed by a buffet dinner at 7:00 PM in Pomerantz Hall. The live auction begins at 8:00 PM, with the online auction closing shortly after. Stick around for lively ’60s hits performed…
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Summer BINGO night
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Wednesday Night Summer Bingo at The Barn – Benefiting the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa! Come out for a night of fun, food, and fundraising—all to support our furry friends! Happy Hour: 5–6 PM — Full bar & menu available Wing Night: Delicious deals before the games begin! Bingo Starts at 6 PMPlay 10 exciting games plus…
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2025 Okoboji Masters
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The 2025 Okoboji Masters Mini Golf Tournament is back! Saturday, April 12th 2025. Get your friends together and putt-putt your way through Lakes Area Bars, it’s free to join the fun, and we’ll have lots of great prizes awarded at the finale which will be held at Captain’s Entertainment Complex in Arnold’s Park at 5pm!…
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Spirit Lake Community Fire Department’s 70th Annual Pancake Day
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Spirit Lake Community Fire Department’s 70th Annual Pancake Day. Saturday, April 14th from 7am-1pm. Serving at the fire station. Free will donation Tour the station and trucks Meet your firefighters Applications available All proceeds are used to purchase new equipment.
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Food Truck Festival
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Enjoy 6 food trucks down Lake Street — warm up indoors with seating in The Majestic Pavilion!
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Sportsmans Tiki Bike Ride
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Things to enjoy during your ride around the Iowa Great Lakes * Live entertainment during the stops*New scavenger hunt along the ride for anyone interested*Find 50 pig pictures along the route for a chance to win 10 giant Pig eggs filled with tons of goodies*Venders giving out samples of local beverages*Each registered rider has a…
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Community Clean Up
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The Chamber of the Iowa Great Lakes will be hosting a Community Clean-Up on Sunday, January 26th from 10am – 12pm. You can stop by the IGLA Chamber office to pick up trash bags and help clean up the community. Help us Keep Okoboji Blue and ensure The Iowa Great Lakes stays as clean as…
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The Grape Escape
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Great food, great drinks, great auction items, great music, great conversations… mark your calendars now for Friday, February 7! Join us for an elegant evening to support Lakes Regional Healthcare. The Grape Escape Signature Tasting Event & Auction Fine Wine. Bourbon. Gourmet Food. Auction. Entertainment. Friday, Feb 7th, 2025 5:30 pm Bubbles, Bourbon &…
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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
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FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more! Head over to Camp Foster on Saturday, October 18th and park at the entrance. The fun begins right away with a hay ride in to camp where you’ll enjoy activities from local businesses ranging from…