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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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Dick Bauman Big Band

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Antique Show & Flea Market – Vick’s Corner

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Flea Market – Treasure Village

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Grand Champion Antique Show and Blue Ribbon Flea Market

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Farmers Market in the Park

Your Saturday morning routine!  Spend your Saturday mornings at the park with family, friends live music, local vendors, and more! Visit by boat, bike, vehicle or foot!  Enjoy live music, food fresh produce and goods from local vendors, shopping, children’s activities and yoga on the pier every weekend throughout the…
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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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Nature Explorers

Jun 10 +1 more
10:30am - 11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

Jun 11 +3 more
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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4-H Foundation of Iowa 4-Person Tournament

Jun 12
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music by Garrett Steinberg

Jun 12 +1 more
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Damon Dotson

Jun 12 +1 more
Starts at 8:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji 51355
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Six to Midnight

Jun 12 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Kids Activity with Arnolds Park Library

Jun 13
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Fireworks Over West Lake Okoboji

Jun 13 +1 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am - 10:15pm
Preservation Plaza
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music by John Griggs

Jun 13
2:30pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Casey Muessigmann

Jun 13
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Emerald Hills

Couples Best Shot Tournament

Jun 14
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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E H Junior Program Golf CLinics

Jun 15
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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