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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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The Terrace Live & Local: Gar Lambert

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Exploring Encaustics

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Gar Lambert

Aug 12
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John Morgan – NASHLO 2026

Aug 13
John Morgan is taking the stage Thursday, August 13 as part of the Nashville  Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway. Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm GRAMMY-nominated and 4x #1 hitmaker, John Morgan delivers country music with a blue-collar edge rooted in the only life he knows. Raised in Sylva,…
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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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Mike Poot & Justin Burke – Next Level Rooftop

Aug 14
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 14
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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OKOBOJI’S BIGGEST SUMMER PARTY SERIES at MULLETS

Aug 14
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mullets Okoboji
144 Lakeshore Drive
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Kris Lager Band

Aug 14
Starts at 6:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Aug 14
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

Aug 14
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

Aug 14
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Aug 14
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Live Music by Jake mcvey

Aug 14
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Scotty Rohlfsen

Aug 14
Occurs daily
Starts at 7:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
Milford, IA 51351
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Gar Lambert

Aug 14
Occurs daily
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Nektar
606 US-71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Karaoke @ Lost Gar

Aug 14
Occurs weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Starts at 8:00pm
Lost Gar & Paddlefish Bar
63 Highway 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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