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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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Flashmob

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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Tim Horsman

Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Dock Yoga

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University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

Sep 26
Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 35th year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake…
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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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Sep 26

Game Day – Iowa vs Michigan

Occurs daily
Starts at 2:30pm
Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen
1404 Highway 71 S
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 26

The Fishheads

9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 26

The Fishheads

Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 26

University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

Occurs daily
All day
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Emerald Hills
Sep 27

Captain’s Getaway Men’s abcd best shot Golf Tournament

Occurs daily
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 27

Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Sep 28

SGOWA

Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 28

Mah-Jongg

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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Sep 28

Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Sep 29

Sewing/Quilting

Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 29

Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Way Back When Wednesdays
Sep 30

Way Back When Wednesdays

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 10:00am
Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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