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.
Fireworks Over West Lake Okoboji
Aug 9This event occurs on multiple dates
10:15pm—10:30pm
Preservation Plaza37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music at the Winery: Gabriel Micheal
Aug 10
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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John Griggs
Aug 10This event occurs on multiple dates
Starts at 6:00pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Dick Bauman Big Band
Aug 11This event occurs on multiple dates
7:00pm—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Love Story: A Taylor Swift Tribute
Aug 12
7:30pm—10:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!
Aug 13This event occurs on multiple dates
10:30am—2:30pm
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lakes Area Farmers Market
Aug 13This event occurs on multiple dates
3:30pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Wild Wednesday: Fungi are Fun Guys
Aug 13
5:00pm—7:00pm
Iowa Lakeside Lab1838 IA-86
Wahpeton, IA 51351
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Geo & The Dude – Next Level Rooftop
Aug 13This event occurs on multiple dates
Starts at 5:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Paint, Sip & Savor With Kris Walker & Kathy McGill
Aug 14
12:00pm—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mike Poot – Next Level Rooftop
Aug 14This event occurs on multiple dates
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Rock the Roof: Starfire
Aug 14
Starts at 5:00pm
Roof Garden Ballroom37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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