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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 Nuclear Bees

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Tank Anthony – Next Level Rooftop

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Live Music by Jake mcvey

Round Lake Vineyards

Live music at the Winery

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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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2-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament

Jun 23
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
Starts at 3:00pm
Okoboji View Golf Course
1665 Highway 86
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Shawn Fredieu – Next Level Rooftop

Jun 23
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jun 23
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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Music Bingo @ West O Beer

Jun 23
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Tequila Tuesday @ Snappers

Jun 23
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Papa’s and Mama’s

Jun 23
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Papas And Mamas

Jun 23
Occurs daily
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ring of Fire

Jun 23
8:00pm - 12:00am
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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34th Annual Junior Golf Camp

Jun 24
Occurs daily
8:00am - 4:00pm
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Introduction to Portrait in Oil

Jun 24
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Preschool Picassos | Ages 3-5 yrs

Jun 24
10:00am - 11:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Jun 24
10:30am - 11:30am
The Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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