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.
Okoboji Blue Water Festival
Aug 9
ALL FREE, ALL DAY! The theme of the festival is clean water. We are committed to bringing this event free to the general public to instill the importance of water quality. KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Milford Library Story Time, Water Tables with Pumps & Bubbles, T-Shirt & Face Painting, Chalkstock…
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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.
Open Clay Studio
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
10:00am—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sunset Cruise
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
10:00am—6:00pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Shake the Lake
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
1:00pm—4:00pm
Barefoot Bar24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Vinyl Nights
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
1:00pm—4:00pm
The Okoboji Store1404 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music at the Winery: Matt Tennessen
Aug 9
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Men in Black
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lakes Area Farmers Market
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
3:30pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Jud Hailey – Next Level Rooftop
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Karaoke at Oak Hill Outdoor
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
6:00pm—10:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor2188 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Full Moon Party with Icons of country
Aug 9
Starts at 7:00pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Wallflowers
Aug 9
7:00pm—10:00pm
Preservation Plaza243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Cover 2 Cover
Aug 9
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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