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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

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Queen II Apps & Wine Cruise

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Iowa Great Lakes Card Expo

Jun 13
You won’t want to miss this card expo! Join us June 13th at the Dickinson County Expo Center. All ages are welcome with all types of cards and collectibles available! Come see all that our vendors have to offer.
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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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Butch Parks Memorial Open House

Jun 20
10:00am - 4:00pm
Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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MS Charity Golf Tournament

Jun 20
Starts at 12:00pm
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Nuclear Bees

Jun 20 +1 more
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

Jun 20 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Jun 20 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Jun 20 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Tank Anthony – Next Level Rooftop

Jun 20 +1 more
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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OKOBOJI’S BIGGEST SUMMER PARTY SERIES at MULLETS

Jun 20 +4 more
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mullets Okoboji
144 Lakeshore Drive
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tim Horsman

Jun 20 +1 more
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Adult Sunset Swim

Jun 20
Starts at 7:00pm
Bridges Bay Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music by Cody Webb

Jun 20
7:00pm - 11:00am
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live at the Lake: Above the covers

Jun 20
7:30pm - 12:00am
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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