Event Category: Sports & Recreation

  • BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake)

    BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake)

    Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake July 12, 2025 15, 25 & 50-Mile Routes Send registration to: Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 155 Spirit Lake, IA 51360 For more information: 712-336-4978, events@spiritlakecc.com or spiritlakecc.com Parking Available at the Library, Public Parking Lots and Side Streets. NO PARKING ON HILL AVENUE!

  • University of Okoboji Cycling Classic

    University of Okoboji Cycling Classic

    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…

  • University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

    University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

    Join us Saturday, September 27th for the 34th year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake Okoboji and is followed by…

  • University of Okoboji Homecoming Races

    University of Okoboji Homecoming Races

    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…

  • Walleye Weekend

    Walleye Weekend

    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…

  • Vintage Okoboji Ice Drags

    Vintage Okoboji Ice Drags

    Join us for this annual event on East Lake Okoboji!  Vintage snowmobiles from around the midwest gather to race down a four lane 500ft track on East Lake Okoboji in front of the The Ritz in Arnolds Park.  Racing is open and free to the general public to watch. Co-Director Chris Duncan says, they’re busy…

  • University of Okoboji Point to Point Swim

    University of Okoboji Point to Point Swim

    3.2 mile swim from Gull Point State Park to Pikes Point State Park.**Each Swimmer is responsible for having their own escort/kayaker. If you need this service you may rent a kayak from us for $25 (Only 6 available) You are required to provide your own paddler. Kayak will be first come, first serve and can…