Raising public awareness of water quality issues in the Iowa Great Lakes and beyond.
The Okoboji Blue Water Festival supports the stewardship of clean water and other natural resources through participation, education and celebration.
Come and share the experience that is designed for all ages.
2022 Year In Review
Collaborative efforts between federal, state and local organizations, groups and dedicated individuals have kept the Iowa Great Lakes on the cutting edge of water quality initiatives into the 21st century. This video showcases just some of the clean water projects that have been accomplished in the last several years. Many more are currently underway.
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.

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Latest Announcement
Festival directors have contracted with Jon Bowermaster to be the keynote speaker at next summer's festival. Bowermaster has Iowa connections as a Drake University graduate and a past visitor to Okoboji.