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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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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!

May 14
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

May 16
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The Sheet

May 16
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Scott Larsen Band

May 16
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Gen X Jukebox

May 16
Card Expo

Iowa Great Lakes Card Expo

May 17
The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races have been an annual tradition since 1978. Enjoy the scenic route around West Lake Okoboji while competing in one of the many races over University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend.
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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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Hannah Dasher

Jul 13
Starts at 8:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music at the Winery: Billy Lurken

Jul 13
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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The Texas Tenors

Jul 15
7:30pm—10:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Free Movies by the Lake: Wicked

Jul 16
8:00pm—10:00pm
Lake Front Queen’s Court
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331.0
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Wild Wednesday: Science on the Lake

Jul 16
5:00pm—7:00pm
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Kris Lager Band

Jul 17
1:00pm—3:30pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Jen Johnson

Jul 17
6:00pm—9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music at the Winery: Wes Weller

Jul 17
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Flashmob

Jul 18
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Colton Dixon with special guest Ryan Stevenson

Jul 18
7:30pm—10:00pm
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Jake McVey

Jul 18
Starts at 7:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Classic Car Cruise & Cruise-In

Jul 18
Downtown Spirit Lake
Hill Avenue
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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