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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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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

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Boon & Lambert

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Summer Beer Runs

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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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Emerald Hills

Abben Cancer Center Classic 4-Person Golf Tournament

Aug 30
Occurs daily
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Kick

Aug 30
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mixed Couples Golf Tournament

Aug 30
Occurs daily
Starts at 1:00pm
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by Dude where’s my keys

Aug 30
2:00pm - 6:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Clayton Ryan & Zander (Duo) – Next Level Rooftop

Aug 30
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Community Table: Our Pool, Our Future

Aug 30
Occurs daily
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Park Community Center
903 S Market St
Lake Park, IA 51347
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OKOBOJI’S BIGGEST SUMMER PARTY SERIES at MULLETS

Aug 30
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mullets Okoboji
144 Lakeshore Drive
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 30
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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Mah-Jongg

Aug 31
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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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 31
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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Sewing/Quilting

Sep 1
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Sep 1
5:00pm - 6:15pm
Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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