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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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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

The Texas Tenors

Jun 16 – Jun 17
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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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E H Junior Program Golf CLinics

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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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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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Sunset Cruise Public Cruise

Jun 20 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Fireworks Over West Lake Okoboji

Jun 20 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00pm - 10:15pm
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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