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.
The Fishheads
Sep 26This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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University of Okoboji Oktoberfest
Sep 27
Preservation Plaza243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music at the Winery: Lonesome Dan Kase
Sep 27
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat
Sep 28
Iowa Lakeside Lab1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Live Music at the Winery: Wes Weller
Sep 28
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Kenue Coffee Hour
Oct 2This event occurs on multiple dates
10:30am—11:30am
22785 Nature Center RdOkoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Wine Class
Oct 2This event occurs on multiple dates
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Friday Night Live – Scott Kirkhart
Oct 3
6:00pm—9:00pm
Lake View Deck243 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Devon Worley Band
Oct 3This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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4-Person 8″ Cup
Oct 4
Starts at 11:00am
Okoboji View Golf Course1665 IA-86
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!
Oct 8This event occurs on multiple dates
10:30am—2:30pm
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Cole Diamond
Oct 10
9:00pm—11:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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