01 Events Hero D

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.

326599082 1150306132342122 1605871532628431766 n

Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!

May 14
481215850 1447344876568948 3550727288169012831 n

Spring Tea Luncheon

May 15
440069017 970408005088346 4766121616008929760 n

Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

May 16
Okoboji Store 2 1

The Sheet

May 16
zyti4fpo scaled 7

Scott Larsen Band

May 16
Card Expo

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.
LEARN MORE

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.

May2025
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
✕
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Submit
September2025
Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
✕
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Submit
Okoboji View 1

Spirit Lake Chamber “Briefcase Open”

Jun 13
Okoboji View Golf Course
1665 IA-86
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Learn More
XOLEX approvedpressimage1

Xolex

Jun 13
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
DJI 0024 2

Neon Horizon

Jun 13
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
487385040 1416850226267838 3637454706294292936 n 3

Flashmob

Jun 14
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Learn More
Screenshot 2025 05 11 at 8.16.52 PM

Thunderstruck

Jun 14
7:30pm—10:15pm
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Learn More
images

Tony Bohenkamp

Jun 14
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
488480308 1278247057640250 8736861599927056908 n

Lawson Band

Jun 14
8:30am—12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Learn More
Resized 20240612 202821 1718243483928

Anna Fox

Jun 14
6:00pm—9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
1a7b04 e620415632b64c4c847bece7ff20903cmv2

Live Music at the Winery: Tommy Edwin

Jun 14
2:00pm—6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
Learn More
KonTiki.jpg

Shake the Lake

Jun 14
1:00pm—4:00pm
Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
DJI 0024 2

Men in Black

Jun 14
Starts at 2:30pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
RG EventImage Houndmouth2023 prime copy.png

Remembering Bobby Lee

Jun 15
7:30pm—10:00pm
Roof Garden Ballroom
91 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Learn More
85 – 96 of 299 Results