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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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Flashmob

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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Aly Peeler & Friends

Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
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…
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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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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 2
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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Open Clay Studio

Jul 2
Occurs weekly on Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Beer Runs

Jul 2
Occurs weekly on Thursday
Starts at 5:30pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

Jul 2
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arnolds Park Promenade
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Big Nacho Karaoke

Jul 2
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

America’s 250th Anniversary Bash!

Jul 2
Occurs daily
Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Gavin Erickson

Jul 2
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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West O Trivia Night

Jul 2
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Whiskey Myers with Special Guest Taylor Hunnicutt

Jul 2
Occurs daily
7:30pm - 12:00am
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Kris Lager Band

Jul 2
Starts at 8:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Taylor Huseman

Jul 2
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Wine Bar & Art Gallery
139 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Grungepop

Jul 2
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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