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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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Dick Bauman Big Band

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Teen Art | 7th-12th Grade Art Classes

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Summer Cezannes | Grades 1-3

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Queen II Apps & Wine Cruise

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Iowa Great Lakes Card Expo

Jun 13
You won’t want to miss this card expo! Join us June 13th at the Dickinson County Expo Center. All ages are welcome with all types of cards and collectibles available! Come see all that our vendors have to offer.
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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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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

May 22 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ryan Sather

May 22
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

May 22
Occurs weekly on Friday
Starts at 6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

May 22
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

May 22
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Live Music by Cam Cummings

May 22 +2 more
7:00pm - 11:00am
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sushi Roll

May 22 +2 more
Starts at 8:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Skitzo Fonik

May 22 +2 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Jeremy Dewall

May 22
Starts at 10:00pm
95 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Jeremy Dewall Live Music

May 22
Starts at 10:00pm
Nautical
95 West Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Okoboji Run Club

May 23
Occurs weekly on Saturday
Starts at 8:00am
Arnolds Park State Pier
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Antique Show & Flea Market – Vick’s Corner

May 23 +2 more
8:00am - 6:00pm
Vick’s Corner
2048 Hwy 9
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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