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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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West O Trivia Night

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Dock Yoga

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Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

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Mah-Jongg

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Open Clay Studio

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Labor Day Flea Market – Treasure Village

The annual Labor Day Flea Market will be held Aug 30 – Sept 1 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Treasure Village at Lake Okoboji, IA.  They will offer a wide variety of handy, decorative, delicious, wearable, or collectible items. A concessions trailer will offer a delicious menu for meals…
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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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University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

Sep 26
Occurs daily
All day
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Emerald Hills

Captain’s Getaway Men’s abcd best shot Golf Tournament

Sep 27
Occurs daily
Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Sep 27
Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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SGOWA

Sep 28
Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mah-Jongg

Sep 28
Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Sep 28
Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Sewing/Quilting

Sep 29
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Sep 29
Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Way Back When Wednesdays

Sep 30
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 10:00am
Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Hand crafters

Sep 30
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Handcrafters

Sep 30
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Sep 30
Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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