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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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Boji Bantam Musical Theatre Workshop

Jul 6 – Jul 11
9:00am - 4:00pm
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Bailey Stetson

Jul 6 +1 more
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway – Next Level Rooftop
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Queen II Dinner Cruise

Jul 6
Starts at 6:00pm
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Okoboji Junior Tour Golf Tournament

Jul 6
All day
Brooks Golf Course
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Commotion: A tribute to the music of Creedence clearwater Revival

Jul 7
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sister Act

Jul 7 +6 more
Starts at 8:00pm
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Tots

Jul 8 +1 more
10:30am - 11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Scotty Rohlfsen

Jul 8 +1 more
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Terrace Live & Local: Gar Lambert

Jul 8
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Emerald Hills

PGA Drive Chip & Putt Local Qualifying

Jul 9
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Drive, Chip & Putt at Emerald Hills

Jul 9
10:00am - 12:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Michael Handler – Next Level Rooftop

Jul 9 +1 more
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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