University of Okoboji Winter Games

University of Okoboji Winter Games Always the last full weekend in January! Join the frozen fun on the waters of the Iowa Great Lakes! This event requires an army of volunteers.

For over 40 years, when the temperatures drop, things heat up on the frozen waters of West Lake Okoboji. This weekend is a winter tradition that bringing tens of thousands of people to the Iowa Great Lakes Area for three days of family fun. Events include: Softball, Bags Toss, Flag Football, Broomball, leg Toss, Human Foosball, Cribbage, Chocolate Classic, Chili Cook-Off, Omelet Breakfast, the Po

lar Plunge and much, much more! If you'd like to donate your time and talent, please contact [email protected] or call 712.332.2107 for more information.

To all of you that braved the cold for the Polar Plunge at this year's University of Okoboji Winter Games.. THANK YOU! L...
03/09/2026

To all of you that braved the cold for the Polar Plunge at this year's University of Okoboji Winter Games.. THANK YOU! Last week we were able to present a check to Arnolds Park Fire & Rescue from the proceeds of the Polar Plunge. And as always, thank you to Motor Company for sponsoring this fun, freezing event🙏🌡🥶

02/18/2026

An unforgettable weekend in Okoboji, indeed.

❄ Save the date for next January 28–31, 2027!!!

Thanks for capturing the weekend SO WELL Vacation Okobojiđź‘Ź

02/02/2026

That's a wrap! HUGE shout out to Rocky Thompson Photography/SplitRock Photography for capturing yet another amazing University of Okoboji Winter Games!!

✨Save the date for 2027 games - January, 28th-31st. SEE YOU THEN!!!✨

02/02/2026
Hey did you see?? We made GMA! Thank you endlessly to our amazing community, sponsors, participants, volunteers and ever...
02/02/2026

Hey did you see?? We made GMA! Thank you endlessly to our amazing community, sponsors, participants, volunteers and everyone who makes the Iowa Great Lakes the BEST!

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ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the annual tradition that brings thousands of people to Okoboji, Iowa.Over 50 weeks starting in July 2025, "GMA" will visit a...

01/26/2026

❄️What a weekend!!❄️ Thank you to all of the volunteers, participants, and this amazing community for another successful University of Okoboji Winter Games!

Here are your results for our 2026 Chili Cook off and Chocolate Classic.

2026 Hinn Real Estate Chili Cook Off Winners📢
Best overall Chili - Goliath Discs
Best Non Profit - Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis
Best Booth - Grace Lutheran Church

2026 The Okoboji Life - Ingvall Real Estate Team
Chocolate Classic & Galleria Winners 📢
1st - Painted Ladies
2nd - B&J's Sweets
3rd - Crave Bakery

Other tournament results will be posted sometime today at uofowintergames.com and we are working on getting photos from the weekend! Thank you.

Address

565 S Highway 71, Suite 4/PO Box 9
Arnolds Park, IA
51331

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(712) 332-2107

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