Professional artists welcome guests into their studios/local galleries to discover and purchase quality original works during the Artisans Road Trip weekend, held annually in October. This is a free event to meet artists and enjoy one-of-a-kind original artwork. Click here to plan your route
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN SPIRIT LAKE SATURDAY DECEMBER 9th. SANTA’S VILLAGE IS SURE TO FIND YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. ENJOY A FULL DAY OF FUN STROLLING THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN WHILE TAKING IN SANTA, THE GRINCH, LIVE MUSIC, CARRIAGE RIDES, CRAFTS, GAMES, SECRET SHOPPING, PAINTING AND MANY MORE ACTIVITIES. New attractions coming in Read More »
University of Okoboji Winter Games began in 1981 as a small broomball tournament on the frozen waters at the Fish Hatchery. This event became a way for locals and visitors to escape the cabin fever of winter time and celebrate all of the fun and unique activities you can experience in the Iowa Great Lakes Read More »
Join us for this annual event on East Lake Okoboji! Vintage snowmobiles from around the midwest gather to race down a four lane 500ft track on East Lake Okoboji in front of the The Ritz in Arnolds Park. Racing is open and free to the general public to watch. Co-Director Chris Duncan says, they’re busy Read More »
Each year the Iowa Great Lakes Area kicks off walleye season with the Iowa Great Lakes Area Walleye Weekend tournament. Ten walleye are tagged and released in to the chain of Iowa Great Lakes. Starting at midnight on Saturday, May 4th you can cast your chance at catching one of these 10 tagged walleye worth Read More »
The annual Memorial Day Flea Market will be held May 25-27 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Treasure Village at Lake Okoboji, IA. They will offer a wide variety of handy, decorative, delicious, wearable, or collectible items. A concessions trailer will offer a delicious menu for meals or snacks while ice cream is available from 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 »
Since 1935, this annual late-summer gathering has served countless participants by encouraging Christian growth and global vision for people of all ages. There is deep refreshing in ancient truth from contemporary Christian leaders. World-class Christian musicians and worship leaders sweeten the gathering. The takeaways are life changing. There is no registration fee. The Conference continues Read More »
This annual event, overlooking the beautiful West Lake Okoboji and next to Arnolds Park Amusement Park, is a juried show featuring handcrafted work of over 50 artists from throughout the Midwest. Categories include sculpture, pottery, glass, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, folk art, furniture, mixed media, and more. This is a must-see if you’re in Okoboji Read More »
