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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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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

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Tim Horsman

Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the…
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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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Art in the Park

Aug 1
Occurs daily
9:00am - 3:00pm
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio

Aug 1
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Taste of Okoboji

Aug 1
Occurs daily
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Arnolds Park Central Park
84 Dewey St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Keifer & Scott

Aug 1
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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8th Annual Beth Huseman Memorial Golf Tournament

Aug 1
Occurs daily
Starts at 1:00pm
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

Aug 1
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

Aug 1
Occurs weekly on Saturday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by Last Call Band

Aug 1
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Aug 1
Occurs weekly on Saturday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Tim Mahoney – Next Level Rooftop

Aug 1
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Our Town

Aug 1
Starts at 4:30pm
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ryan Sather

Aug 1
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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