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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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Dick Bauman Big Band

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Teen Art | 7th-12th Grade Art Classes

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Summer Cezannes | Grades 1-3

PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Introduction to Portrait in Oil

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Carly Pearce & Sara Evans

Jun 19
Special Ticketed Event – All Ages BioFiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce lit a fire with her…
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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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Emerald Hills

34th Annual Junior Golf Camp

Jun 25
Occurs daily
8:00am - 4:00pm
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

Jun 25
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Still Life Thursdays – Florals

Jun 25
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Storytime – Fruit

Jun 25
Occurs daily
10:30am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Mah-Jongg

Jun 25
Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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MTVs (Duo) – Next Level Rooftop

Jun 25
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jun 25
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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Land, Sky, Stem: A retrospective in Line and Color

Jun 25
Occurs daily
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Rock The Roof: Sean Benz

Jun 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 5:00pm
Majestic Pavilion
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Summer Beer Runs

Jun 25
Occurs weekly on Thursday
Starts at 5:30pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Big Nacho Karaoke

Jun 25
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Round Lake Vineyards

Live music at the Winery

Jun 25
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards
30124 St Hwy 264
Round Lake, MN
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