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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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Round Lake Vineyards

Sip & Plant

May 3
A group of men fishing on a boat in the lake

Walleye Weekend

May 2 – May 3
Round Lake Vineyards

Live music at the Winery

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Keifer & Scott

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Birding on the Green

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Walleye Weekend

May 2 – May 3
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,…
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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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Walleye Weekend

May 2 – May 3
12:00am—12:00pm
Iowa Great Lakes
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Round Lake Vineyards

Sip & Plant

May 3
11:00am—4:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Keifer & Scott

May 3
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live music at the Winery

May 3 +8 more
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Like Vineyards
30124 St Hwy 264
Round Lake, MN
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Birding on the Green

May 4 +1 more
7:00am—9:00am
Brooks Golf Course
1201 Brooks Park Dr
Okoboji, IA 51355
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West O Themed Trivia Night

May 5
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Spirit Lake Sip & Stroll

May 6
5:00pm—7:30pm
Downtown Spirit Lake
Hill Avenue
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

May 6 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—9:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Sourdough Bread Making Class

May 7
10:00am—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Kenue Coffee Hour

May 7
10:30am—11:30am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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West O Trivia Night

May 7 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Spirit Lake Kiwanis Golf TOurnament

May 8
Starts at 11:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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