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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 S.O.B.’s – Next Level Rooftop

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Kenue Coffee Hour

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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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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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Flea Market – Treasure Village

Sep 5
9:00am - 5:00pm
Treasure Village
2023 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Open Clay Studio

Sep 5
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

Sep 5
Occurs weekly on Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by surfin’ safari

Sep 5
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Tim Horsman

Sep 5
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by Red Dirt Road

Sep 5
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Rolling Stoners

Sep 5
Occurs daily
7:30pm - 12:00am
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Gabriel Michael @ Nektar

Sep 5
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Nektar
612 Highway 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sunset Cruise Public Cruise

Sep 5
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Murphy’s: OKOBOJI’S #1 Nightclub

Sep 5
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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Grungepop

Sep 5
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Fireworks Over West Lake Okoboji

Sep 5
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00pm - 10:15pm
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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