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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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Golf Emerald Hills

Drive, Chip & Putt at Emerald Hills

Jul 9
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Blackhawk – NASHLO 2026

Jul 9
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PGA Drive Chip & Putt Local Qualifying

Jul 9
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Rock The Roof: Senders Review

Jul 9
PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Wines of Summer

Jul 9
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BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake)

Jul 11
Join the 2026 BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake) on Saturday, July 11th and choose your adventure: 15-mile “Bike Cruise”: Enjoy a family-friendly ride circling Iowa’s largest natural lake, Spirit Lake. 25-mile “Power Bike”: Challenge yourself with a route around Spirit Lake and explore the shores of Spirit’s Lake. 50-mile…
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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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Blackhawk – NASHLO 2026

Jul 9
Occurs daily
Starts at 8:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
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Adam Layman

Jul 9
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Wine Bar & Art Gallery
139 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Day Camp: Boots & Saddles

Jul 9
Occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
All day
Camp Foster YMCA
1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA
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Dock Yoga

Jul 10
Starts at 8:00am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Boji Bantam Musical Theatre Workshop

Jul 10
Occurs daily
9:00am - 4:00pm
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Chicken Run Movie

Jul 10
Occurs daily
10:00am - 11:45am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Suede

Jul 10
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Michael Handler – Next Level Rooftop

Jul 10
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 10
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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Nature Night Out

Jul 10
Occurs daily
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51335
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

Jul 10
Occurs weekly on Friday
Starts at 6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Ryan Sather

Jul 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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