Event Category: Community Events & Celebrations

  • Food Truck Festival

    Food Truck Festival

    Enjoy 6 food trucks down Lake Street — warm up indoors with seating in The Majestic Pavilion!

  • Sportsmans Tiki Bike Ride

    Sportsmans Tiki Bike Ride

    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…

  • Community Clean Up

    Community Clean Up

    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…

  • The Grape Escape

    The Grape Escape

    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 &…

  • Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

    Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

    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…

  • Salute to Local Professionals – Volunteers/Small Business

    Salute to Local Professionals – Volunteers/Small Business

    1/2 Price Green Fees after 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday by simply showing your ID or work badge

  • Salute to Local Professionals – Contractors/Electrical/Trades/Lawn & Landscape

    Salute to Local Professionals – Contractors/Electrical/Trades/Lawn & Landscape

    1/2 Price Green Fees after 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday by simply showing your ID or work badge

  • Classic Car Cruise & Cruise-In

    Classic Car Cruise & Cruise-In

    Come showcase or view many beautiful cars at the Lakes area classic car cruise & cruise-in on July 18th & 19th, Cruise In! This will be located Downtown Spirit Lake on Hill Ave. Come show off those beautiful RIDES!! Friday night July 18th we will cruise around the beautiful Lakes area! We will start the…

  • Okoboji Blue Water Festival

    Okoboji Blue Water Festival

    ALL FREE, ALL DAY! The theme of the festival is clean water. We are committed to bringing this event free to the general public to instill the importance of water quality. KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Milford Library Story Time, Water Tables with Pumps & Bubbles, T-Shirt & Face Painting, Chalkstock & Inflatables, Fun Giveaways &…

  • Milford Pioneer Days

    Milford Pioneer Days

    Join us for a great community celebration in Milford, IA – the gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes Area! The entire family will enjoy the parade, inflatables, music, and other entertainment. Click Here to learn more!