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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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Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival

Sep 11
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Friday Night Live: Zach Steinke

Sep 11
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Devon Worley Band

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Lakes Area Farmers Market

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Labor Day Flea Market – Treasure Village

The annual Labor Day Flea Market will be held Aug 30 – Sept 1 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Treasure Village at Lake Okoboji, IA.  They will offer a wide variety of handy, decorative, delicious, wearable, or collectible items. A concessions trailer will offer a delicious menu for meals…
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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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Tim Horsman

Sep 18
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Scott Kirkhart at The Lake View Deck

Sep 18
Occurs daily
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Lake View Deck
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Sep 18
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Flashmob

Sep 18
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Sep 19
Occurs weekly on Saturday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Live music by Adam Layman

Sep 19
Occurs daily
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio

Sep 19
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Emerald Hills

Eight Inch Cup 4-Person Golf Tournament

Sep 19
Occurs daily
Starts at 11:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Game Day – Iowa vs UNI

Sep 19
Occurs daily
Starts at 3:00pm
Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen
1404 Highway 71 S
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ryan Sather

Sep 19
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Flashmob

Sep 19
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Lily Putt 4 Person Best Shot

Sep 19
Occurs daily
All day
Indian Hills Golf Club
2159 Highway 9
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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