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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Dick Bauman Big Band

Teen Art | 7th-12th Grade Art Classes

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Summer Cezannes | Grades 1-3

Introduction to Portrait in Oil

Carly Pearce & Sara Evans

Jun 19

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages BioFiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her…

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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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Father’s Day Prime Rib Special

Jun 21

Occurs daily

Starts at 11:00am

Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Father’s Day Grillout

Jun 21

Occurs daily

Starts at 11:00am

The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355

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The Nuclear Bees

Jun 21

Starts at 1:00pm

The Okoboji Store
1404 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Live Music by Jake mcvey

Jun 21

2:00pm - 6:00pm

The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Live music at the Winery

Jun 21

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Round Lake Vineyards
30124 St Hwy 264
Round Lake, MN

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Anna Youngers – Demo & Artist Talk

Jun 21

Occurs daily

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355

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