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Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Join us for Dick Bauman Big Band every Monday evening throughout the summer starting Memorial Day through Labor Day in Pomerantz Hall! With a loyal following, The Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble started in 1997 that plays songs by the famous bands and arrangers of the 1930s and ‘40s including (but not limited to): Read More »

4th of July – Freedom Cruise on a Party Yacht! We’re taking you out on West Lake Okoboji for a night time party cruise and fireworks! Spend an evening in luxury aboard the Diamond Lady Yacht! Enjoy cruising high above the crowd while watching the beautiful sunset over West Lake Okoboji, followed by a front-row seat to Read More »

We cater our 3½ hour show (!) toward performing Current Dance Hits and Fun Timeless Classics. And aside from performing in the area’s hottest nightclubs, we routinely perform for other occasions around the surrounding 5 state region. State Fairs, local county fairs, casinos, major sporting events (NFL, SB LII, MN Vikings, MN Twins, etc.), fundraising benefits for local causes, law enforcement Read More »

There’s something special about celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day in Okoboji, Iowa with a beautiful fireworks display over West Lake Okoboji.  Families have gathered together for this tradition in Okoboji for generations to watch the fireworks from a boat or along multiple vantage points from the shoreline, including from Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.  They Read More »

Energizing sunrise outdoor yoga for every body on the Arnold Park Boardwalk.  Some mats available to borrow or bring your own.

Take a ride on our OBW Dock Hop during the 4th of July Holiday Week! A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hotspot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco and Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Read More »

Every Tuesday tee time starting @3:00PM

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Time Trial Tuesday is a fun way to test your personal best. It is a 20km time trial around Big Spirit Lake. This is not an “official” event, but rather a way for you to meet new riders and for everyone to have fun while pushing hard. Whats a time trial? It’s simply a race Read More »

By John Schimmel, Mark Hardwick, Jim Wann, Cass Morgan, Debra Monk, John Foley The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country, and the ‘Dinettes,’ Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together, they’ll deliver an evening of foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ country-western songs filled with heartbreak and Read More »

Stop by the Dickinson Co. Fairgrounds to shop all your home grown or hand made items. Our vendors offer farm fresh eggs and produce, micro greens, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, crocheted and hand sewn items.

Stories, laughs, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Wild Wednesday is an event for the entire family! Join us in discovering the different aspects of science and our natural world. Participants will be given a journal to fill out through the summer documenting their discoveries each week. Most events will include a take home activity, and prizes for milestones earned throughout the summer. Read More »

🐷🐷🐷🐺The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs​​​​​​​ July 6-9 Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, Read More »

Take a ride on our OBW Dock Hop during the 4th of July Holiday Week! A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hotspot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco and Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Read More »

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Join us this summer for an evening of sailing at the Okoboji Sailing Center on the shores of West Lake Okoboji! Learn about the sport of sailing, starting with the basics in a brief classroom setting then hit the water in a Sonar sailboat trying your hand at the helm! All you need is a Read More »

By John Schimmel, Mark Hardwick, Jim Wann, Cass Morgan, Debra Monk, John Foley The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country, and the ‘Dinettes,’ Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together, they’ll deliver an evening of foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ country-western songs filled with heartbreak and Read More »

Shirts & Skins is one of the most dynamic touring bands in the upper Midwest. Their musicianship, exceptional training and dynamic show will have you captivated from the very first note. With a diverse song list, Shirts & Skins hits all genres and musical tastes. This is a band that brings passion, excitement, and positive Read More »

Show starts at sunset in Arnolds Park Preservation Plaza.

Energizing sunrise outdoor yoga for every body on the Arnold Park Boardwalk.  Some mats available to borrow or bring your own.

Adult Program: Coffee and a Chat

🐷🐷🐷🐺The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs​​​​​​​ July 6-9 Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, Read More »

Take a ride on our OBW Dock Hop during the 4th of July Holiday Week! A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hotspot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco and Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Read More »

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

The band’s roots started in the early 80’s when Harold Vander Sloot contacted Michael Anderson asking him if he wanted to start a “country band”. The other initial band members of Charles “Chuck” Post and Phil Sweeney made up the new group. A band name, Blue Ribbon Express was chosen. The band played the Iowa/Minnesota/South Read More »

By John Schimmel, Mark Hardwick, Jim Wann, Cass Morgan, Debra Monk, John Foley The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country, and the ‘Dinettes,’ Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together, they’ll deliver an evening of foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ country-western songs filled with heartbreak and Read More »

Evans debut album Things That We Drink To, arrived Top 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and features his Gold-certified No. 1 debut single “Kiss Somebody.” Named one of Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces of Country Music in 2020, Evans is among the genre’s most promising stars. He has been named a People Read More »

🐷🐷🐷🐺The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs​​​​​​​ July 6-9 Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, Read More »

Take a ride on our OBW Dock Hop during the 4th of July Holiday Week! A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hotspot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco and Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Read More »

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Price: $35.00 One of our most popular cruises, now departing from the famous Barefoot Bar! Enjoy a full cash bar while touring Lake Okoboji. Stops may include: Bracco, The Gardens and returning to the Barefoot Bar! DEPARTING LOCATION: The Barefoot Bar, 24457 178th St., Okoboji, IA 51355 STOPS: may include Bracco, The Gardens & Barefoot Bar TIME: Fridays Read More »

A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hot spot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco & Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Works at the end of the cruise. DEPARTING LOCATION: Okoboji Boat Works, 1401 Lake Shore Drive, Okoboji, Read More »

Heavy hitting rock legends, Night Ranger are set to release their 12th studio album, “ATBPO” (which stands for And The Band Played On), an ode to making music during the covid era. The album will be released on August 6, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl on CD, Color Vinyl (a variety of limited edition versions), and Digital. The Read More »

40 oz. to Freedom’ is a professional Sublime tribute band, and winner of the 2010 San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute Artist. 40oz has toured the entire US and Canada for more than 13 years developing one of the largest tribute band followings in the world. 40oz to Freedom was founded in SoCal, and Read More »

By John Schimmel, Mark Hardwick, Jim Wann, Cass Morgan, Debra Monk, John Foley The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country, and the ‘Dinettes,’ Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together, they’ll deliver an evening of foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ country-western songs filled with heartbreak and Read More »

The White Keys have been rocking parties around the country since 2007. Using cover songs from the 1960s, 2000s, and EVERYTHING in between, the energetic duo brings a unique live experience to every occasion with years of experience playing for corporate events and parties, dance clubs, outdoor festivals, weddings, private events, and just about any Read More »

Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake July 9, 2022 15, 25 & 50-Mile RoutesRides BRASL 15-Mile Route: Bike Cruise around Spirit Lake, Iowa’s Largest Natural Lake BRASL 25 & 50 Mile Route: Power Bike around the Iowa Great Lakes and Minnesota For more information: 712-336-4978, events@spiritlakecc.com or spiritlakecc.com  

(Rain date, Sunday July 10th)

Stop by the Dickinson Co. Fairgrounds to shop all your home grown or hand made items. Our vendors offer farm fresh eggs and produce, micro greens, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, crocheted and hand sewn items.

Join us for Farmers Market in the Park from 8:30-12:30 for 40+ seasonal vendors, a handful of day vendors, live music and yoga with The Studio Yoga and Barre, and more!

Yoga on the Boardwalk in front of the Ferris Wheel at 9:00.  Free will donation accepted!

Live at the Farmers Market in the Park

Come join one of the Naturalists for Nature Story time, the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:30 am.

🐷🐷🐷🐺The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs​​​​​​​ July 6-9 Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, Read More »

Starting 11:30 AM at the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Museum Patio. Museum Bar will be open!

Price: $35.00 One of our most popular cruises, now departing from the famous Barefoot Bar! Enjoy a full cash bar while touring Lake Okoboji. Stops may include: Bracco, The Gardens and returning to the Barefoot Bar! DEPARTING LOCATION: The Barefoot Bar, 24457 178th St., Okoboji, IA 51355 STOPS: may include Bracco, The Gardens & Barefoot Bar TIME: Saturday Afternoons Read More »

Price: $40.00 This 21+ party cruise is the latest addition to OBW’s cruises and one for the record books! This has been the fastest new-selling cruise not to be overlooked. Enjoy a high-energy dance party with music by Aventi Entertainment DJs! Aventi DJs have performed on tour with Billboard 100 artists as well as popular bars rocking Read More »

Price: $35.00 One of our most popular cruises, now departing from the famous Barefoot Bar! Enjoy a full cash bar while touring Lake Okoboji. Stops may include: Bracco, The Gardens and returning to the Barefoot Bar! DEPARTING LOCATION: The Barefoot Bar, 24457 178th St., Okoboji, IA 51355 STOPS: may include Bracco, The Gardens & Barefoot Bar TIME: Saturday Afternoons Read More »

By John Schimmel, Mark Hardwick, Jim Wann, Cass Morgan, Debra Monk, John Foley The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country, and the ‘Dinettes,’ Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together, they’ll deliver an evening of foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ country-western songs filled with heartbreak and Read More »