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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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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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The S.O.B.’s – Next Level Rooftop

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West O Trivia Night

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Summer Beer Runs

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Kenue Coffee Hour

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University of Okoboji Homecoming Races

Jul 18
The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races have been an annual tradition since 1978. Enjoy the scenic route around West Lake Okoboji while competing in one of the many races over University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend. Races Include: Triathlon, Team Triathlon, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K Triathlon & Team Triathlon Swim, bike, and…
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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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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jun 6 +7 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
weekly on Saturday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Run Club

Jun 6 +3 more
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

Jun 6 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:30am - 12:30pm
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live music by Lakeside Jukebox

Jun 6
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Magic Mirror Face Painting

Jun 6 +1 more
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Throw Down Hip Hop Dance Fitness Pop-Up

Jun 6
11:00am - 11:45am
Dancers Unlimited
3209 Zenith Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

Jun 6 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Heath Alan & The Deep Roots

Jun 6 +1 more
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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live music by Christopher John

Jun 6
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ben Aaron – Next Level Rooftop

Jun 6 +1 more
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Friday Night Live: Lakeside Jukebox

Jun 6
Starts at 5:00pm
Lake View Deck
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park , IA 51331
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La raza

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