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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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Milford Pioneer Days

Jul 24 – Jul 26
Okoboji Summer Theatre Photo 1 1

Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive Musical

Emerald Hills

34th Annual Parent-Child Best Shot Golf Tournament

Jul 26
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Scott Rohlfsen

Jul 26
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Boy Scouts Pancake Feed

Jul 26
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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
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…
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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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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jul 25
Occurs weekly on Saturday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Yoga in Florance Park

Jul 25
Occurs daily
8:00am - 9:00am
Florance Park
1501 10th St
Milford, IA 51351
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Okoboji Run Club

Jul 25
Occurs weekly on Saturday
Starts at 8:00am
Arnolds Park State Pier
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park Car Show

Jul 25
Occurs daily
8:00am - 2:30pm
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Farmers Market in the Park

Jul 25
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:30am - 12:30pm
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Magic Mirror Face Painting

Jul 25
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Humane Society Putt for Pups Golf Tournament

Jul 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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I rode mine 125th Anniversary Event

Jul 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Indian Motorcycle Spirit Lake Factory
Hwy 71 and Hwy 9
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Jasen Petersen Memorial Golf Event

Jul 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Spencer Municipal Golf Course
1320 4th Ave SW
Spencer, IA 51301
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Open Clay Studio

Jul 25
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Okoboji Wooden Boat Show 1

Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
Occurs daily
10:00am - 2:30pm
Arnolds Park Amusement Park – Lakeshore
37 Lake Drive
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Pioneer Days Parade

Jul 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 11:00am
Downtown Milford
Milford, IA 51351
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