Event Category: Sports & Recreation
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University of Okoboji Youth Soccer Classic
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The 49th Annual University of Okoboji Youth Soccer Tournament will be held this Saturday and Sunday, June 6th & 7th at the Bedell Family YMCA in Spirit Lake Iowa. The tournament will be played on the seven fields and will be hosting 64 youth soccer teams. Teams from the Omaha area include: Christ the King,…
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University of Okoboji Tennis Classic
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Registration for the 2026 U of O Tennis Classic will open soon! Questions can be directed to: uofotennisclassic@gmail.com or 712-338-2424 and ask for Brian. University of Okoboji World Tennis Classic is held annually at Speier Park in Okoboji. Register by July 1st! Format: Matches will be two-out-of-three sets with a 3rd set being a 10…
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BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake)
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Join the 2026 BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake) on Saturday, July 11th and choose your adventure: 15-mile “Bike Cruise”: Enjoy a family-friendly ride circling Iowa’s largest natural lake, Spirit Lake. 25-mile “Power Bike”: Challenge yourself with a route around Spirit Lake and explore the shores of Spirit’s Lake. 50-mile “Power Bike”: Embark on an…
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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 27th. 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 Oktoberfest
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Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 35th 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…
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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 28-31, 2027! 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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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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Vintage Okoboji Ice Drags Snowmobile Races
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Join us for these annual vintage snowmobile races 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,…
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University of Okoboji Point to Point Swim
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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…