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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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Chad Elliott

Jul 30
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Taylor Huseman

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Rock The Roof: The Expressions

Jul 30
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Storytime – Bluey

Jul 30
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Jackson Taylor and the Sinners

Jul 30
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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the…
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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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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

Jul 31
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Vinyl Nights

Jul 31
Occurs daily
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 31
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Scandinavian Feast

Jul 31
Occurs daily
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp’s Dining Hall
1203 Inwan St
Wahpeton , IA 51351
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Jul 31
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Jul 31
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

Jul 31
Occurs weekly on Friday
Starts at 6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Tim Horsman

Jul 31
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Terrace Live & Local: Jordan Masserole

Jul 31
Occurs daily
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Glenn Henriksen

Jul 31
Occurs daily
Starts at 7:00pm
Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
1203 Inwan St
Wahpeton, IA 51351
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Our Town

Jul 31
Starts at 8:00pm
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Rob Evans

Jul 31
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Wine Bar & Art Gallery
139 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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