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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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Tyler Halverson – NASHLO 2026

Aug 6
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Rock The Roof: Surfin’ Safari

Aug 6
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Wines of Summer

Aug 6
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Youth Sculpture Walk & Workshop

Aug 6
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of 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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Six to Midnight

Aug 28
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Murphy’s: OKOBOJI’S #1 Nightclub

Aug 28
Occurs weekly on Friday and Saturday
9:00pm - 1:00am
Murphy’s of Okoboji
129 Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Aug 29
Occurs weekly on Saturday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Move for Mental Health

Aug 29
Occurs daily
8:00am - 12:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Okoboji Run Club

Aug 29
Occurs weekly on Saturday
Starts at 8:00am
Arnolds Park State Pier
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Farmers Market in the Park

Aug 29
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:30am - 12:30pm
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Magic Mirror Face Painting

Aug 29
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live music by Boon & Lambert

Aug 29
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio

Aug 29
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Kick

Aug 29
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

Aug 29
Occurs weekly on Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Aug 29
Occurs weekly on Saturday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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