Event Category: Community Events & Celebrations
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Okoboji Bible Conference
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Since 1935, this annual late-summer gathering has served countless participants by encouraging Christian growth and global vision for people of all ages. This year’s Conference, themed “Forever Faithful”, will be August 2nd through August 8th. There is deep refreshing in ancient truth from contemporary Christian leaders. World-class Christian musicians and worship leaders sweeten the gathering.…
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University of Okoboji Cycling Classic
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The 41st Annual University of Okoboji Cycling Classic Campus Bike Ride is Saturday, June 28th. The Boy Scouts will serve their world famous pancake breakfast from 7AM to 9AM. The Bicycle ride will start at 9 AM from Florence Park in Milford, Iowa. Enjoy a 25, 50 or 100 mile bike ride through the beautiful…
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University of Okoboji Winter Games
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The final full weekend in January each year brings endless fun to Okoboji! We look forward to welcoming you to Okoboji for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 22-25, 2026! Kites. Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! The University…
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University of Okoboji Homecoming Races
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The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races have been an annual tradition since 1978. Enjoy the scenic route around West Lake Okoboji while competing in one of the many races over University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend. Races Include: Triathlon, Team Triathlon, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K Triathlon & Team Triathlon Swim, bike, and run in and around the…
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WOW: Women’s Okoboji Weekend
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Enjoy fashion, food, fun and thousands of dollars in prizes at WOW- Women’s Okoboji Weekend, November 8-9 at the Dickinson County Expo Building.
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Walleye Weekend
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Each year the Iowa Great Lakes Area kicks off walleye season with the Iowa Great Lakes Area Walleye Weekend tournament put on by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Ten walleye are tagged and released in to the chain of Iowa Great Lakes. Starting at midnight on Saturday, May 2nd you can cast…
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4th of July Fireworks
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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…
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Antique & Classic Boat Show
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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…