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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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Celebrating 60 Years of the Pearson Lakes Art Center

Apr 25
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

May 16
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Open Clay Studio

May 10
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Kick

May 10, Jun 28, Jun 29
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Jason Walsmith

May 10, May 11, Aug 16, Aug 17
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University of Okoboji Homecoming Races

Jul 19
The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races have been an annual tradition since 1978. Enjoy the scenic route around West Lake Okoboji while competing in one of the many races over University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend.
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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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Revved UP!

Jun 5
9:00pm—11:45pm
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331.0
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3rd & 4th Grade Summer Camp: Nature’s Gross at Sherwood Forest Park

Jun 5
9:00am—3:00pm
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Live Music at the Winery: Lakeside Jukebox

Jun 5
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Audio Circus

Jun 6
9:00pm—11:45pm
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331
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Waylon Glienke | Friday Night Live

Jun 6
6:00pm—9:00pm
Lake View Deck
243 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Boone & Lambert

Jun 6, Jul 4, Aug 9
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Audio Circus

Jun 7
9:00pm—11:45pm
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331
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FREE Showing of Paw Patrol 2

Jun 7
10:00am—11:30am
1698 Exchange St
Okoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Free Fallin’

Jun 7
7:30pm—10:00pm
37 lake street
Arnolds Park, Iowa 51331.0
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Bad Friends

Jun 7
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Paper Moon

Jun 7
8:30am—12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tim Horsman

Jun 7, Jun 20, Jul 3, Jul 19, Aug 1 & more
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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