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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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Rob Evans

Jul 3
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Wine Bar & Art Gallery
139 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Flashmob

Jul 3 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live music by Okoboji Music Masters

Jul 4
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Lake Affect

Jul 4
Starts at 12:00pm
Millers Bay
West Lake Okoboji, IA 51360
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Live Music by Rock Ala Coustic

Jul 4
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live at the Lake: Raptor

Jul 4
7:30pm - 12:00am
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Strictly Herbal

Jul 4
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Nektar
606 US-71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
10:00pm - 10:30pm
West Lake Okoboji
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music by Boone & Lambert

Jul 5
Starts at 2:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN- STARRING MICHAEL CAVANAUGH

Jul 5
7:30pm - 12:00am
The Roof Garden Ballroom
91 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Decoy Trio

Jul 5
Starts at 8:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Birding on the Green

Jul 6
7:00am - 9:00am
Brooks Golf Course
1201 Brooks Park Dr
Okoboji, IA 51355
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