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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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Red, White & Booze Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 3
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Live at the Lake: Not Quite Brothers

Jul 3
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Live Music by Mighty Nish Band

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The 70s Band

Jul 3
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Hope Johnson

Jul 3
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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
There’s something special about celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day in Okoboji, Iowa with a beautiful fireworks display over West Lake Okoboji.  Families have gathered together for this tradition in Okoboji for generations to watch the fireworks from a boat or along multiple vantage points from the shoreline, including from Preservation…
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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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Kris Lager Band

Jul 3
Starts at 8:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Murphy’s: OKOBOJI’S #1 Nightclub

Jul 3
Occurs weekly on Friday and Saturday
9:00pm - 1:00am
Murphy’s of Okoboji
129 Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Flashmob

Jul 3
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Big Spirit Fireworks

Jul 3
Occurs daily
Starts at 10:00pm
Big Spirit
25040 140th St
Orleans, IA 51360
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Day Camp: Boots & Saddles

Jul 3
Occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
All day
Camp Foster YMCA
1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA
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Texas 4-Ball Golf Tournament

Jul 3
Occurs weekly on Friday
All day
Indian Hills Golf Course
2159 Highway 9
Spirit Lake , IA 51360
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jul 4
Occurs weekly on Saturday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Antique Show & Flea Market – Vick’s Corner

Jul 4
8:00am - 6:00pm
Vick’s Corner
2048 Hwy 9
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Run Club

Jul 4
Occurs weekly on Saturday
Starts at 8:00am
Arnolds Park State Pier
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Farmers Market in the Park

Jul 4
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:30am - 12:30pm
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live music by Okoboji Music Masters

Jul 4
Occurs daily
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Magic Mirror Face Painting

Jul 4
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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