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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 Library

Paint Night at the Library

Apr 28
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Flatbread & Friendship Cooking Class – Gourmet Pizza Making

Apr 28
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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

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The peacock: Bunco

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West O Trivia Night

A group of men fishing on a boat in the lake

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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Flatbread & Friendship Cooking Class – Gourmet Pizza Making

Apr 28
11:00am—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Milford Library

Paint Night at the Library

Apr 28
7:00pm—9:00pm
Milford Memorial Library
1009 9th Street
Milford, IA 51351
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The peacock: Bunco

Apr 29
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—12:00am
575 US-71
Arnold’s Park, IA 51331
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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

Apr 29 +4 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—9:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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West O Trivia Night

Apr 30 +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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Emerald Hills

Kentucky Derby Golf For the Cure – 4-Person Tournament

May 1
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

May 1 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

May 1 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Friday
Starts at 6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Keifer & Scott

May 1 +2 more
Starts at 7:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Ragtown

May 1 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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A group of men fishing on a boat in the lake

Walleye Weekend

May 2 – May 3
12:00am—12:00pm
Iowa Great Lakes
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27 Hole Spring Fling Golf TOurnament

May 2
Starts at 8:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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