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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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Birding on the Green

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Dick Bauman Big Band

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Okoboji Bible Conference

Aug 1 – Aug 7
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Queen II Dinner 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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Okoboji Bible Conference

Aug 5
Occurs daily
All day
Okoboji Bible Conference
7 S. Highway 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Dock Yoga

Aug 6
Starts at 7:30am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Youth Sculpture Walk & Workshop

Aug 6
Occurs daily
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Still Life Thursdays – Florals

Aug 6
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Kenue Coffee Hour

Aug 6
10:30am - 11:30am
Maser Monarch Lodge
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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Mah-Jongg

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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The S.O.B.’s – Next Level Rooftop

Aug 6
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Rock The Roof: Surfin’ Safari

Aug 6
Occurs daily
Starts at 5:00pm
Roof Garden Ballroom
91 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 6
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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Open Clay Studio

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Beer Runs

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
Starts at 5:30pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Wines of Summer

Aug 6
Occurs daily
Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
Okoboji, IA 51355
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