Winter Games & Kite Festival

Jan. 23-26/ARNOLDS PARK – At the Iowa Great Lakes Area hosted by the University of Okoboji. When the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of Lake Okoboji. Family fun events include: Kite Festival, Softball, Bags Toss, Flag Football, Broomball, Human Foosball, Chocolate Classic, Chili Cook-Off, Omelet Breakfast, fireworks, the Polar Plunge and much, much more! CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF FROZEN FUN!

Okoboji Vintage Snowmobile Ice Drags

Feb. 1/OKOBOJI – Join us for this annual event on East Lake Okoboji! Vintage snowmobiles from around the midwest gather to race down a four lane, 500 feet track on East Lake Okoboji in front of the The Ritz in Arnolds Park. Racing is open and free to the general public to watch. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/OVSR2021

Bullriders of America

Feb. 7-8/OTTUMWA – 7:30 p.m. at Bridge View Center. Head-Slammin’ Bone-Jammin’ Professional Bull Riding returns to the Bridge View Center. It’s the most intense, bone-jarring, two hours in sports…8 seconds at a time! The Bullriders of America’s top 25 cowboys from the 2024 season will compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes awarded at the conclusion of the two-day event. Following each night of competition, the bull riders will host a meet and greet session for all fans. Fun games on the dirt before the show starting at 6 p.m. Sat. night with mutton busting during a break in the event. https://www.bridgeviewcenter.com/events/bullriders_of_america_2024_finals_2025_02_08/

Sioux City Home Show

Feb. 7-9SIOUX CITY – Noon – 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. At the Sioux City Convention Center. the perfect opportunity for homeowners to save BIG on all home improvement projects and meet with local and national vendors face to face, offering valuable insights and guidance to help you turn your vision into reality. Whether you’re looking to remodel your kitchen, revamp your outdoor living space, or simply make some updates around the house, the Sioux City Spring Home Show has everything you need to get started. Admission is free. For more information, visit: https://siouxcityhomeshow.com