
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.
Walleye Weekend
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.
Siesta Cruise Public Cruise
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Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm—6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise
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Occurs weekly on Friday
weekly on Saturday
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weekly on Saturday
6:00pm—9:00pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Live Music by Cam Cummings
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7:00pm—11:00am
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Skitzo Fonik
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Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live music by Boon & Lambert
8:30am—12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Farmers Market in the Park
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:30am—12:30pm
37 Lake StreetArnolds Park, IA 51331
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise
Occurs weekly on Saturday
1:00pm—4:00pm
Barefoot Bar24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by Kennedy Station
2:30pm—6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sunset Cruise Public Cruise
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:00pm—10:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by Itty Bitty Boji Band
2:00pm—6:00pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Dick Bauman Big Band
7:00pm—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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