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.
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.
Audio Circus
Jun 7
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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FREE Showing of Paw Patrol 2
Jun 7
10:00am—11:30am
Great Lakes Cinema 71698 Exchange St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Free Fallin’
Jun 7
7:30pm—10:00pm
Preservation Plaza37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Bad Friends
Jun 7
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Paper Moon
Jun 7
8:30am—12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tim Horsman
Jun 7
Block Party Retro Pub1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music at the Winery: Ryne Doughty
Jun 7
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Jeremy DeWall Band
Jun 7
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Christopher John
Jun 7
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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48th Annual University of Okoboji Youth Soccer Classic
Jun 7
Bedell Family YMCA1900 41st St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Live Music at the Winery: Chris Holm
Jun 8
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Scott Kirkhart
Jun 8
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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