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University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park
Vette’s in the Park is Iowa’s largest Corvette Event, held every year on the last weekend of July in beautiful Okoboji Iowa (typically around 100 new and classic Corvettes). Saturday car show in the Park main-street and greenspace 8am to 2:15pm. There is a free outdoor greenspace concert Saturday night by the original rhythm section…
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Antique & Classic Boat Show
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day. They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society…
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Dickinson County Nature Center
Pollinator Paradise by Rebecca Peters This week I visited the Dickinson County Nature Center! They have recently extended their hours to be open Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4. It is free to visit and enjoy all of the educational exhibits. Most of the special programs they offer are also free, but registration is required. They are limited…
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Craft Brewery Tour
I’ll Take One of Each by Rebecca Peters This week I did a local craft brewery tour and visited Okoboji Brewing Company and West O to taste their local brews and enjoy the unique vibe each brewery has to offer. The Iowa Great Lakes Area brews delicious beer! Both breweries offer something for everyone’s taste,…
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Kurio Kastle: Pottery Painting Palace
I Painted Up A Storm by Rebecca Peters This week I visited the Kurio Kastle Pottery Painting Palace. It is a great destination if you’re looking to creating something uniquely “you,” or want to escape your thoughts for an hour or so. The Kurio Kastle is located on 16th Street just off Hill Avenue in…
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Pearson Lakes Art Center
I Explored Art by Rebecca Peters This week I visited the Pearson Lakes Art Center. I explored the multiple visual arts galleries, classrooms, performing arts theatre, and gift shop filled with original artwork from local artists. Then, I went back later in the day to take the Wine 101 culinary arts education class! Holly, the…
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Okoboji Classic Cars
A Step Back In Time by Rebecca Peters This week I visited Okoboji Classic Cars, an incredible experience unique to the Iowa Great Lakes Area! If you’ve never visited, what are you waiting for? Okoboji Classic Cars is a car dealership featuring cars spanning 100 years. It’s a full restoration shop. It’s also a paradise…
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Graettinger Grill
A casual sit down restaurant on the north side of Robins just before you get to the railroad tracks.