University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

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September 26, 2026

BIKES. BEERS. BOJI. BARRELS OF FUN! SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES!!

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Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 35th year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake Okoboji and is followed by live music, games, and activities for the entire family!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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OKTOBERFEST UPDATES!
📍 PACKET PICKUP HAS MOVED!
Packet pickup will now take place at the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce:
565 S. Hwy 71, Suite #3 | Arnolds Park, IA
⏰ Packet Pickup Hours:
• Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
• Saturday: 8 AM–10 AM
Stop by to grab your event shirt and drink tickets before the ride!
🚨 DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS STILL WELCOME! 🚨
❗ PLEASE NOTE: Activities outside of the bike ride have been cancelled due to the weather and conditions at Preservation Plaza.
🚲 The bike ride is still on! The route will be marked, local businesses will be ready to welcome you, and we encourage you to eat, drink, shop and SUPPORT LOCAL throughout the Iowa Great Lakes this weekend!
🍻 Drink tickets can be redeemed at West O Beer.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate this weekend’s weather. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to raise a glass and hit the road with you! 🍺🚲💙
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HEAR DIRECTLY FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS!

“Good times, good people. Fun was had by all.”
- DIANE K FROM IOWA

“Fun ride and great host. Easy to moderate route. Made a day of it with plenty to do around Okoboji.”
- CHARLES E. FROM SPENCER

“Had a lot of fun. Great people, Great Lakes!!!”
- SCOTT R. FROM OKOBOJI 

“The trails were great, the weather was great, the directional markers on the trail were outstanding. Thank you, see you again next year!”
- MARLENE FROM ATLANTIC

“Nice safe ride around the lakes. Always a fun ride with good people.”
- MIKE B. FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS

“Last great ride of the summer!”
- JUDY FROM SPENCER

“Okoboji trails, fellow bikers, West O beer….perfect day!”
- BECKY K. FROM MILFORD

“A great ride with a fantastic ending with West-O!!!”
- HEATHER P. FROM PRIMGHAR

“The Oktoberfest ride is great!”
- STEVE S. FROM JACKSON, WY 

“Enjoyed the fact that all ages were riding and enjoying the great trails. See ya next year.”
- LORI A. FROM MILFORD

“Very good course with beautiful scenery.”
- PAUL B. FROM PAPILLION, NE

“Great ride. Great shirts. Great beer!”
- CHRISTINA S. FROM SPENCER

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Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

565 S Hwy 71 - Suite 4, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

712-332-2107

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