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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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Red, White & Booze Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 3
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Live at the Lake: Not Quite Brothers

Jul 3
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Live Music by Mighty Nish Band

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The 70s Band

Jul 3
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Hope Johnson

Jul 3
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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
There’s something special about celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day in Okoboji, Iowa with a beautiful fireworks display over West Lake Okoboji.  Families have gathered together for this tradition in Okoboji for generations to watch the fireworks from a boat or along multiple vantage points from the shoreline, including from Preservation…
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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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Flea Market – Treasure Village

Jul 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Treasure Village
2023 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Grand Champion Antique Show and Blue Ribbon Flea Market

Jul 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St.
Spirit Lake 51360
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Open Clay Studio

Jul 4
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Commedia Princess and the Pea

Jul 4
10:30am - 11:30am
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Stars, Stripes, and sips

Jul 4
Occurs daily
11:00am - 7:00pm
Round Lake Winery
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Hope Johnson

Jul 4
Occurs daily
Starts at 12:00pm
Okoboji Barn Bar and Grill
2325 41st Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Lake Affect

Jul 4
Occurs daily
Starts at 12:00pm
Millers Bay
West Lake Okoboji, IA 51360
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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

Jul 4
Occurs weekly on Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Keifer & Scott

Jul 4
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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OKOBOJI’S BIGGEST SUMMER PARTY SERIES at MULLETS

Jul 4
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mullets Okoboji
144 Lakeshore Drive
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

Jul 4
Occurs weekly on Saturday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music by Rock Ala Coustic

Jul 4
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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