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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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Lakes Area Farmers Market

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University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

Sep 26
Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 35th 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.

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Sep 18

Flashmob

9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 19

Lakes Area Farmers Market

Occurs weekly on Saturday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 19

Live music by Adam Layman

Occurs daily
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 19

Open Clay Studio

Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Emerald Hills
Sep 19

Eight Inch Cup 4-Person Golf Tournament

Occurs daily
Starts at 11:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 19

Game Day – Iowa vs UNI

Occurs daily
Starts at 3:00pm
Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen
1404 Highway 71 S
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 19

Ryan Sather

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 19

Flashmob

9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 19

Lily Putt 4 Person Best Shot

Occurs daily
All day
Indian Hills Golf Club
2159 Highway 9
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 21

Mah-Jongg

Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 21

Kids Cooking Apple Crisp

Occurs daily
Starts at 2:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 22

Sewing/Quilting

Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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