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  • Best Vacay

    Escape to the lake What’s Your Okoboji Season? Four seasons. Endless ways to explore. Pick a season and dive into the best things to do in Okoboji. The best way to spend a vacay day! Lake Life With the Parks Marina Cruises, Queen II, and several of the country’s top marinas, it’s easy to get on…

  • Okoboji Blue Water Festival

    ALL FREE, ALL DAY! The theme of the festival is clean water. We are committed to bringing this event free to the general public to instill the importance of water quality. KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Milford Library Story Time, Water Tables with Pumps & Bubbles, T-Shirt & Face Painting, Chalkstock & Inflatables, Fun Giveaways &…

  • Open For Business

    Highway 71 Fall Construction Businesses along Highway 71 from Milford to Spirit are open and ready to greet you!  Construction to improve the quality of Highway 71 through the Iowa Great Lakes corridor will resume after Labor Day.  While the work on these improvements might add a few minutes to your journeyi, rest assured that…

  • University of Okoboji Tennis Classic

    Registration for the 2024 U of O Tennis Classic will open soon! The form below is from 2023 and will be updated as soon as the 2025 registration form is available. Questions can be directed to: uofotennisclassic@gmail.com or 712-338-2424 and ask for Brian.    

  • Discover Okoboji Summer Camps for Every Kid’s Interest

    Embrace the joy of family fun in Okoboji, whether you’re a regular visitor, enjoying a short getaway, or a local seeking summer activities for the kids! Dive into an incredible variety of Okoboji summer camps, classes, and lessons tailored to every child’s unique passions. While the kids embark on exciting new adventures, explore local shops, savor…

  • Lost Gar & Paddlefish Bar

  • Milford Pioneer Days

    Join us for a great community celebration in Milford, IA – the gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes Area! The entire family will enjoy the parade, inflatables, music, and other entertainment. Click Here to learn more!

  • BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake)

    Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake July 12, 2025 15, 25 & 50-Mile Routes Send registration to: Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 155 Spirit Lake, IA 51360 For more information: 712-336-4978, events@spiritlakecc.com or spiritlakecc.com Parking Available at the Library, Public Parking Lots and Side Streets. NO PARKING ON HILL AVENUE!

  • Okoboji: Where Lakeside Traditions Are Made!

    People have been vacationing in Okoboji, Iowa for generations to enjoy the spring-fed waters of Okoboji’s glacially-carved chain of lakes and everything that surrounds them.  You’ll appreciate the sense of nostalgia found at Okoboji’s family-owned lakeside resorts and Arnolds Park Amusement Park mixed with state-of-the-art music and art venues found throughout the community.  One visit…

  • Year-Round Sports

    Winter, spring, summer or fall, if you’re a sports fan, you’re sure to find a sporting event to participate in or watch in Okoboji. From bike rides to ice fishing, to tennis tournaments to winter games, many of the area’s long-standing events have evolved over time and grown with more participants, said Kiley Zankowski, former…