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Okoboji Events for Every Season

There’s always something happening in Okoboji! From lively summer festivals and family-friendly celebrations to live music, sporting events, and seasonal traditions, the region offers a packed calendar of activities year-round. Browse our Events Calendar to find upcoming happenings, or check out this weekend’s top events to make the most of your visit!

Upcoming Events

Big weekends, live music, local traditions — you never know what you’ll find, but you’ll always be glad you came. Explore the events calendar to join in the fun.

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Whiskey Myers with Special Guest Taylor Hunnicutt

Jul 2
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Aly Peeler

Jul 2
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America’s 250th Anniversary Bash!

Jul 2
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Block Party at the Library

Jul 2
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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
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…
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Mark Your Calendar for Okoboji Fun

Our events calendar is packed with concerts, celebrations, and can’t-miss happenings. See what’s going on when you’re in Okoboji.

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Brooks Junior Golf Camp

Jul 1
Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Game Day Gear Camp

Jul 1
9:00am - 11:00am
First Presbyterian Church
3501 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

Jul 1
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Jul 1
10:30am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Commedia Princess and the Pea

Jul 1
10:30am - 11:30am
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Hand crafters

Jul 1
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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4th of July Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Jul 1
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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4th of July Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Jul 1
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jul 1
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 1
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Trivia Night @ Snappers

Jul 1
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Terrace Live & Local: Adam Layman

Jul 1
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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