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Do you want to build a snowman? Come and show your competitive side with our snowman building contest! Register at Okoboji Boat Works in the inconvenience store anytime starting Tuesday, January 26 and start building near the beach area. Final judging will be at 3 PM on Saturday, January 30. Prizes will be awarded for Read More »

For over 40 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that brings thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area for four days of fun. #iheartwg #ilovewg Events include: Softball, Bags Toss, Flag Football, Broomball, Cribbage, Chess, Bingo, Snowmobile Races, the Read More »

A tribute to the Buddy Holly/Ritchie Valens/Big Bopper era – Featuring the Mr. V Trio and friends (Rockin’ Vance Jorgensen, Ron Smith, 2019 Inductee Maurice Jules and Papa Ric Jensen) with a galaxy of Iowa Rock ‘n Roll All-Stars! Dean Davis (West Minist’r), Jerry Jones (2017 Lifetime Achievement), Rick Hillyard (2018 Artist), Dan Sullivan (2x Read More »

Local band Boon & Lambert plays live at The Beach Club at 6pm. *Located inside The Inn Hotel.

Kick-Off Winter Games Party

Singer-songwriter from Carter Lake, Iowa, born in Omaha, Nebraska. Former heavy metal singer & guitarist, now breaking into his own sound as a country solo artist.

Runabouts, Pontoons, Tows & Fishing Boats

$5 Ice Skate Rental and Open Skate !

For over 40 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that brings thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area for four days of fun. #iheartwg #ilovewg Events include: Softball, Bags Toss, Flag Football, Broomball, Cribbage, Chess, Bingo, Snowmobile Races, the Read More »

Join us on the ice of West Lake Okoboji while we fill the sky with colorful kites during the iconic University of Okoboji Winter Games!!

Thunderstruck:America’s AC/DC returns to Arnold’s Park! Check them out at www.thunderstruckus.com!

Runabouts, Pontoons, Tows & Fishing Boats

Tap truck tap truck tap truck! Stop by the Barefoot Bar on Saturday, January 30th and enjoy a wide range of activities (and fuel up at the Muff Waders Tap Truck – more info here: https://bit.ly/2LHeXsj) Keep checking our social media for information on events, games, and featured attractions. Visit www.parksmarina.com/winter-games/ for our official schedule Read More »

$5 Ice Skate Rental and Open Skate !

For over 40 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that brings thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area for four days of fun. #iheartwg #ilovewg Events include: Softball, Bags Toss, Flag Football, Broomball, Cribbage, Chess, Bingo, Snowmobile Races, the Read More »

Bundle up and practice yoga in Preservation Plaza overlooking West Lake Okoboji!  A unique way to kick-off a fun Saturday at the University of Okoboji Winter Games.

Time & Location: 8:00am-5:00pm on the frozen ponds at Parks Marina Format: Double Elimination Tournament (1st 12 teams to sign up) Prizes: Top three teams will be awarded trophies. Pairings and times will be emailed to team captains by the Friday the week of the event by 5:00 PM. Each team must designate 2 refs if their team Read More »

Time & Location – Tournament is held on Saturday, January 30th at The Throwing Post in Arnolds Park. Designated time slots must be reserved in advance. Join us for the second annual 10 for $10 tournament at The Throwing Post during Winter Games 2021! Registration is $10 per person. Fee includes 5 minute training session, Read More »

Time & Location: 8 AM – 5 PM on the ice in Smith’s Bay, please note: ONE DAY OF PLAY Losing team must provide ref for next game. Entry Fee: $100 per team, NON-REFUNDABLE Awards: 1st Place: $60 & Team Trophy 2nd Place: $50 & Team Trophy 3rd Place: $40 & Team Trophy

Saturday, January 30th from 8am-5pm on East Lake Okoboji in front of The Ritz. Rules & Information: Tournament is played on the ice. Large rubber ball is used. Slow pitch softball rules apply. 5 inning games are played with guarantee of 2 games. No ball gloves or spikes allowed. Minimum of 3 people of each Read More »

Join us for the 5K Fun Run sponsored by Exit Realty Midwest held on the Saturday of University of Okoboji Winter Games! Gather your friends and family and start the weekend off with this fun race on the streets of Arnolds Park. Register today to guarantee your t-shirt and registration price! Time & Location: Saturday, Read More »

Time & Location:  Tournament begins at 9:00am on Saturday, January 30th in Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Details: Grab your friends and register for this giant game of foosball. Enter the court and compete as one of the characters on this fun table game. Teams of 9 compete together to be the 2nd Annual Read More »

Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Location: Spirit Lake High School & Middle School Gyms Time: Saturday, January 30th from 9:00am-5:00pm Play Type: Pool Play then 2 single elimination tournaments to follow. Teams may play with less than 6 players, but must have equal or less guys to girls. Entry Fee: $120 per team (non-refundable) Awards: Cash awards to the top 3 teams Read More »

Join us on the ice of West Lake Okoboji while we fill the sky with colorful kites during the iconic University of Okoboji Winter Games!!

Test your luck and compete on the vintage pinball machines at Arnolds Park Amusement Park Museum.  Do you have what it takes to be the Winter Games Pinball Champion? Stop by from 10 am to 4 pm, or plan to come and participate in the tourney. Registration is the day of the event.

Explore Amusement Park history.  Play vintage pinball machines.  Ride the 1929 wooden slide, and see the sugar bowl & barrel from the original Fun House!

View rare artifacts and immerse yourself in the lore of the Iowa Great Lakes.  See a rare collection of antique wooden boast and view a boat pulled from the depths of West Lakes Okoboji.

Come into the Majestic Pavilion and Color your own kite to fly with the pros!

Family Fishing • Cocoa & Hot Toddies • Bonfire FREE OKOBOJI WINTER GAMES EVENT  Learn how to ice fish Grab a toddy & cocoa for the kids Bonfire Side-by-Side demos Ice House Specials Easy on-site parking

Co-Ed Hammerschlagen Tournament – an Oktoberfest game with a Winter Games twist! Event Date & Time: Saturday, January 25th. 10:30AM Event Check-In Time, 11:00AM Event Start Time. Tournament Style: Each player is guaranteed 2 rounds – 4 stations/logs will be played at a time.

Enjoy the live music of Boon & Lambert while you warm up in the Majestic Pavilion.

Event Information Time & Location: Saturday, January 30th at Parks Marina, located on East Lake Okoboji Schedule:9-10am Registration; 11am Practice;12pm Races Classes & Entry Fees: Adult Entry $40 Bike A – Front & Rear Fenders Required 2X4 A UTV: 800CC & Below UTV 900CC & Above UTV: Turbo Class Adult Entry $30 Bike B – Front Read More »

Sponsored By Dowden Hinn Triple Crown Inflatables Giant Connect Four Ice Bowling Giant Tricycle Obstacle Course Mini Golf Course Tubing Hill

4-Person Team Bowling at Corner Lanes in Spirit Lake Formal Tournament: 3 games 9-pin + Split Scratch Door prizes, bragging rights, cash! (Payback based on number of teams) Available times on Saturday & Sunday! 11:00am 1:30pm 4:30pm 7:45pm

Hang Man competition! Hang on for 110 seconds WIN $100! Categories for men, women and kids. Anyone can participate!

Submit entries of Best Beard at the Fish Shack Winner announced at 3:00 pm

Sponsored by Boston Beer Company

Time & Location:  Event will be held on Saturday, January 30th at 1:00pm in the Green Space at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Cost: $25 per team or $5 per individual Rules & Information: 2 Teams of 5 or less will face off in a dodgeball style snowball fight. There will be a round robin style tournament Read More »

Grab your family or a group of friends and sign up for Arnolds Park Amusement Park’s version of Family Feud! Teams of four will compete in the Majestic Pavilion at Arnolds Park Amusement Park from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 30th. Cost is $50 per team of 4 and winners will leave with Read More »

We are so excited about our “Best in Show” on Saturday. Get your dog registered to enter the show. All registration fees go to The Humane Society. 4 categories: Best Hair Day, Worst Hair Day, Waggiest Tail, Best Trick. Saturday 1-2 pm. In the big building on the stage. The MC is Jimmy Mac.

Sponsored by Fisherman’s Factory Outlet

Youth and all age challenge (2nd – 12 grade)

We are joining in with the Winter Games Festivities! Glacial golf will give you a chance to try out your mini golf skills on the frozen lake with s’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire to keep you warm. Also try out your broom ball skills on our broom ball court. If you are in Read More »

Enjoy the live music of Boon & Lambert while you warm up in the Majestic Pavilion.

Sponsored by Exile Brewing

Time & Location: The plunge begins at 3:00pm on Saturday, January 30th at Arnolds Park Amusement Park next to the Queen II Registration: Registration begins at 1:30pm on Saturday, January 30th and is day of ONLY and will be available at the Queen II ticket booth. Registrants under the age of 18 will need parents signature to Read More »

Sponsored by Doll Distributing

Kick-Off Winter Games Party

Tickets are sold in groupings with one $5 ticket fee per grouping. The Pork Tornadoes Winter Games 2021 Concert: • 4 Seat Grouping = $140 • 3 Seat Grouping = $112.50 • 2 Seat Grouping = $80 • 6 Seat Booth = $450 (includes 6 tickets) Winter Games Weekend Ticket (Includes entry to both The Read More »

Singer-songwriter from Carter Lake, Iowa, born in Omaha, Nebraska. Former heavy metal singer & guitarist, now breaking into his own sound as a country solo artist.

$5 Ice Skate Rental and Open Skate !

For over 40 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that brings thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area for four days of fun. #iheartwg #ilovewg Events include: Softball, Bags Toss, Flag Football, Broomball, Cribbage, Chess, Bingo, Snowmobile Races, the Read More »

Time & Location:  Sunday, January 31st at Sprit Lake High School Open Rec Play/Practice – Friday, January 29th 2:00-5:00pm Divisions: Divisions will be based on the number of teams entered and skill levels of teams. Open Doubles (4.0+) Men’s Doubles (3.0-3.9) Women’s Doubles (Divisions TBD) Beginner (Below 3.0 – Any combo of player) Mixed Doubles (Divisions Read More »

Join us on the ice of West Lake Okoboji while we fill the sky with colorful kites during the iconic University of Okoboji Winter Games!!

Explore Amusement Park history.  Play vintage pinball machines.  Ride the 1929 wooden slide, and see the sugar bowl & barrel from the original Fun House!

4-Person Team Bowling at Corner Lanes in Spirit Lake Formal Tournament: 3 games 9-pin + Split Scratch Door prizes, bragging rights, cash! (Payback based on number of teams) Available times on Saturday & Sunday! 11:00am 1:30pm 4:30pm 7:45pm