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 Homecoming Races
Jul 19
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.
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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.
Two Ol’ Fishheads on Captains Rooftop
May 25
4:00pm—8:00pm
107 W Broadway StArnolds Park, Iowa 51331.0
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Dick Bauman Big Band
May 26, Jun 2, Jun 9, Jun 16, Jun 23 & more
7:00pm—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Friday Night Live | Canaan James
May 30
6:00pm—9:00pm
Lake View Deck243 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Cover 2 Cover
May 30, May 31
9:00pm—11:45pm
4 U. S. Hwy 71Arnolds Park 51331
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The Nuclear Bees
May 31, Jun 1, Jul 25, Aug 23, Aug 24 & more
1:00pm—4:00pm
1404 U. S. Hwy 71Okoboji 51355
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Boon and Lambert
May 31, Jul 5
Farmers Market in the Park37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Lakes Area Farmers Market
May 31
3:30pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Father David Hermann in Concert
Jun 1
4:00pm—6:00pm
1305 Okoboji AveMilford, Iowa 51351.0
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Birding on the Green
Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 8
7:00am—9:00am
1201 Brooks Park DrOkoboji 51355
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Wild Wednesdays: Fire!
Jun 4
5:00pm—7:00pm
1838 IA-86Wahpeton, Iowa 51351.0
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Rad Zoo
Jun 4
10:30am—2:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Revved UP!
Jun 5
9:00pm—11:45pm
107 Broadway StArnolds Park, Iowa 51331.0
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