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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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West O Trivia Night

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Kenue Coffee Hour

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Sourdough Bread Making Class

May 7
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Farmers Market in the Park

Your Saturday morning routine!  Spend your Saturday mornings at the park with family, friends live music, local vendors, and more! Visit by boat, bike, vehicle or foot!  Enjoy live music, food fresh produce and goods from local vendors, shopping, children’s activities and yoga on the pier every weekend throughout the…
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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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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

May 14 +1 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Spirit Lake VFW
914 Lake St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Live music by Scott Kirkhart

May 15
Starts at 7:00pm
Snappers @ Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Shredding Flannel

May 15
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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8″ Big Cup Scramble Golf TOurnament

May 16
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Dust N Bones (Tribute to Gunds N Roses)

May 16
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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SGOWA

May 18
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Craft Tacos Cooking Class

May 19
12:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Still Life Thursdays – Florals

May 21
10:00am—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Beer Runs

May 21 +2 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
Starts at 5:30pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

May 22 +12 more
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm—6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

May 22 +6 more
Occurs weekly on Friday
weekly on Saturday
weekly on Saturday
6:00pm—9:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ryan Sather

May 22 +1 more
6:00pm—9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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