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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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Sing Along with Jason

Oct 9
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Corey Jamison

Oct 10 – Jun 6
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Cole Diamond

Oct 10
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Big Nacho Karaoke

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 18
FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more! Head over to Camp Foster on Saturday, October 18th and park at the entrance. The fun begins right away with a hay ride in to camp where you’ll enjoy activities…
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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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Winter Games Chili Cook-Off

Jan 23
5:00pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Expo Center
1600 15th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Winter Games Snow Softball Tournament

Jan 24
8:00am—3:30pm
The Ritz
394 U.S. Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Broomball Tournament

Jan 24
8:00am—4:00pm
Smiths Bay – West Lake Okoboji
1401 Lake Shore Dr
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games 5K Fun Run

Jan 24
8:00am—10:00am
Lake Front Queen’s Court
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Flag Football Tournament

Jan 24
8:00am—3:00pm
Parks Marina
24457 Stake Out Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games Cribbage Tournament

Jan 24
8:30am—12:30pm
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
1405 Highway 71
Okoboji 51355
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Winter Games Stump Tournament

Jan 24
10:00am—11:30am
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament

Jan 24
11:00am—3:00pm
Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games Chocolate Classic & Galleria

Jan 24
1:00pm—3:00pm
Dickinson County Expo Center
1600 15th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Winter Games Polar Plunge

Jan 24
1:30pm—3:15pm
Lake Front Queen’s Court
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Bowling Tournament

Jan 24
All day
Juniper Lanes
2105 Circle Dr W
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Vintage Okoboji Ice Drags

Feb 1
All day
The Ritz – Lakeside
394 US HWY 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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