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.
University of Okoboji Oktoberfest
Sep 27
Join us Saturday, September 27th for the 34th year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake…
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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.
Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson
Sep 20
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Karaoke at Oak Hill Outdoor
Sep 20This event occurs on multiple dates
6:00pm—10:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor2188 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Ryan Sather
Sep 20This event occurs on multiple dates
Block Party Retro Pub1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music at the Winery: Brady Wrede
Sep 21
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Teen Art | 7-12th
Sep 23This event occurs on multiple dates
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lake Park Market on Market
Sep 23This event occurs on multiple dates
Market StreetLake Park, IA 51347
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Iowa Great Lakes Beach Clean Up
Sep 24This event occurs on multiple dates
Bob’s in Arnolds Park224 Park Place
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Lakes Area Farmers Market
Sep 24This event occurs on multiple dates
3:30pm—7:00pm
1602 15th StSpirit Lake, Iowa 51360.0
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Lakes Area Farmers Market
Sep 24This event occurs on multiple dates
3:30pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sep 25
6:00pm—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji 51355
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Family Nature Night
Sep 26This event occurs on multiple dates
5:00pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Friday Night Live – Mike Walsh
Sep 26
6:00pm—9:00pm
Lake View Deck243 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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