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.
Iowa Great Lakes Card Expo
May 17
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.
Neal Mccoy – Nashlo 2025
Jun 12
Starts at 7:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Summer Suerats | Grades 4-6
Jun 12
10:00am—11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music at the Winery: Link West
Jun 12
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Flashmob
Jun 13
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Friday Night Live – Dan Medeiros
Jun 13
6:00pm—9:00pm
Lake View Deck243 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Spirit Lake Chamber “Briefcase Open”
Jun 13
Okoboji View Golf Course1665 IA-86
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Xolex
Jun 13
The Okoboji Store1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Neon Horizon
Jun 13
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Flashmob
Jun 14
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Thunderstruck
Jun 14
7:30pm—10:15pm
Preservation Plaza243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tony Bohenkamp
Jun 14
The Okoboji Store1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lawson Band
Jun 14
8:30am—12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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