27th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games
January 26 – 28, 2007 Events List |
| Friday, January 26, 2007 |
| 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Edna Wattier Memorial Bridge Party – Minervas |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
RE/MAX Spirit Lake and the Okobojis Chili Cook-Off
Dessert Bar by Spirit of Harmony Chorus
– Dickinson County Expo Building |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Spas on Ice – Smith’s Bay |
| 6:30 p.m. |
High School Basketball Games
Spirit Lake @ LeMars
Okoboji vs. George-Little Rock
Harris-Lake Park vs. Ruthven-Ayrshire |
| 7:00 p.m. |
FREE Rock the Roof Concert
Sponsored by Iowa Rock ‘N’ Roll Music Association Museum andNorthwest Federal Savings Bank
– Dickinson County Expo Building |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The Mighty Nish Band – Okoboji Boat Works |
| 8:00 p.m. |
The Fishheads – Captain’s Getaway |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Murphy’s Law – The Ritz |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Moonjuice – Murphy’s |
| Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
| 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast – Okoboji Middle School
Sponsored by Milford Commercial Club/Milford Boy Scouts |
| 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Okoboji Youth Wrestling Tournament – Okoboji High School |
| 8:00 a.m. |
*Broomball Tournament – Smith’s Bay
*Softball Tournament – Smith’s Bay |
| 8:00 – 1:00 |
Okoboji Summer Theatre Omelet Brunch – Arnolds Park Pavilion |
| 8:30 – Noon |
*Pinochle Tournament – Spirit Lake Senior Center |
| 8:30 – Noon |
*500 Card Tournament – Spirit Lake Senior Center |
| 8:30 – 1:00 |
*University of Okoboji Winter Games Cribbage Classic 2007
– Okoboji
Middle School Gymnasium |
| 9:00 – 4:00 |
Great Autographs of Rock n Roll Music Exhibit – Iowa Rock ‘N’ Roll Music Association Museum |
| 9:00 – 4:00 |
Lewis Class Sporting Clay 5 Stand Tournament – Okoboji Game Farm |
| 9:00 – 5:00 |
Boy Scouts Troop 152 Food Booth – Smith’s Bay |
| 9:30* |
University of Okoboji Chess Open – Arrowwood |
| 10:00 |
*Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride – Okoboji Expedition Co. |
| 10:00 |
Spas on Ice – Smith’s Bay |
| 10:00 – 11:30 |
Hot Chocolate & Goodies – Discovery House / Warming House |
| 10:00 – 1:00 |
Lakes Area Hockey Association Shoot Out – Smith’s Bay |
| 10:00 – 4:00 |
Special Winter Display – Maritime Museum
Girl Scout Cookie Sale |
| 10:00 – 4:00 |
**Snowmobile Poker Run – Okoboji Boat Works
Poker Run Drawing between 5-6 |
| 10:30 |
Snowball Drop – Uptown Spirit Lake
Sponsored by Spirit Lake Mainsail |
| 10:30 – 3:00 |
*Little Sioux OHV/ATV Ice Challenge – The Ritz |
| 11:00 & 2:00 |
*Snowshoe Hike for the Family Sponsored by the Conservation Board of Dickinson County –Nature Center at Kenue Park |
| 11:00 – 3:00 |
Nature Center Soup Fest and Family Fun Programs
Sponsored by the Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County
– Kenue Park |
| 11:00 – 6:00 |
Family Fun at the Tube Hill – Horseshoe Bend (User fee free, tube rentals available) |
| 11:30 |
*Red Hat Luncheon with Entertainment by Dave Rowley, Prizes & Favors, Sponsored by Okoboji Tourism – The Inn At Okoboji |
| Noon |
*Powder Puff Broomball – Smith’s Bay |
| Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Kids Kite Flying Sponsored by Crystal Distribution – Smith’s Bay |
| Noon – 2:00 |
Ice Bowling & Mini Golf Sponsored by Crystal Distribution – Okoboji Boat Works |
| 1:00 – 3:00 |
*Chocolate Classic Sponsored by Central Bank and Shaw Paint, Glass & Locksmithing –Okoboji Bible Conference Building
Girl Scout Cookie Sale |
| 1:00 – 3:00 |
Golf Ball Long Drive Contest – Smith’s Bay |
| 1:00 – 4:00 |
*Mah Jongg Tournament – Emerald Hills Golf Club |
| 1:00 – 4:00 |
Friends of Lakeside Lab Winter Wonderland Open House – Waitt Lab – Iowa Lakeside Labs
Free Fun Family-Oriented Activities – Dress Warm! |
| 1:00 – 5:00 |
*University of Okoboji Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament – Village West |
| 1:30 |
*Frostbite Frolic 5K/10K – Spirit Lake Middle School |
| 1:30 |
*Broomball Second Round |
| 1:30 – 3:30 |
Bingo – Humane Society of NW Iowa – Arnolds Park Pavilion |
| 2:00 |
ACE – Okoboji Boat Works |
| 2:00 |
Okoboji Summer Theatre 2007 Schedule – Okoboji Spirit Center |
| 2:00 |
Okoboji Underwater Search & Rescue Demo – State Pier |
| 3:00 |
Polar Bear Plunge – Smith's Bay |
| 3:00 |
Fork in the Road – The Ritz |
| 3:15 |
ArtsLIVE Snowman Building Festival – Lakes Art Center |
| 6:30 p.m. |
2007 Winter Games Extravaganza – Arnolds Park Green Space
National Guard Tribute—194th Field Artillery—Iowa Army Nat. Guard
Introduction of U of O Winter Games Cheerleaders
Awards Ceremony ** Burning of the Greens
Fireworks Display Sponsored in part by Liberty Bank, Alliant Energy, AmericInn, Bierl
Carpet One, Ramada & Super 8 |
| 7:00 |
Arm Wrestling Weigh-In – The Ritz |
| 8:00 |
The Mighty Nish Band – Okoboji Boat Works |
| 8:00 |
The Fishheads – Captain’s Getaway |
| 9:00 |
Arm Wrestling Tournament – The Ritz |
| 9:00 |
Murphy’s Law – The Ritz |
| 9:00 |
Damon Dotson – Murphy’s |
| 9:00 |
The Cartwright Brothers – Minervas |
| Sunday, January 28, 2007 |
| 9:00 a.m. |
*Broomball Tournament – Smith’s Bay |
| 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Waffles by Dad – Sponsored by the Lakes Area Senior Citizens – Spirit Lake Senior Center |
| 9:00 – 4:00 |
Lewis Class Sporting Clay 5 Stand Tournament – Okoboji Game Farm |
| 10:00 |
Spas on Ice – Smith’s Bay |
| 10:00 |
Cross-Country Ski Event (Lessons Available) – Nature Center at Kenue Park – Okoboji Expedition Company |
| 11:00 – 3:00 |
**Snowmobile Radar Run – Parks Marina |
| 11:00 – 6:00 |
Family Fun at the Tube Hill – Horseshoe Bend (User fee free, tube rentals available) |
| Noon |
*Broomball Championship – Smith’s Bay |
| Noon – 1:00 |
Kids Ice Fishing Contest Sponsored by Crystal Distribution – Smith’s Bay |
| Noon – 2:00 |
Ice Bowling & Mini Golf Sponsored by Crystal Distribution– Smith’s Bay |
| Noon – 4:00 |
Great Autographs of Rock n Roll Music Exhibit – Iowa Rock ‘N’ Roll Music Association Museum |
| 1:00 |
*YMCA Dodgeball Tournament – YMCA |
| 2:00 |
*Winter Follies Talent Show – Lakes Art CenterGirl Scout Cookie Sale |
*PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, LIMITED AVAILABILITY**Iowa DNR requires user permits for all non-resident snowmobiles. They are available for purchase on-line at
www.iowadnr.com or anywhere hunting & fishing licenses are available.
Winter Games Winter Wear available at: ***The Chamber Showcase-Arnolds Park ***Winkleblack’s-Spencer***The Three Sons-Milford ***Fareway & Hy-Vee-Spirit Lake ***Information Booth-Smith’s Bay
Information, maps and Girl Scout cookies available at the Information Tent located on Smith’s Bay, West Okoboji Lake
Sponsored in part by Mau Marine, Schuchert Funeral Home and Crematory & Winkleblacks
RIDES shuttle service available Friday 7 a.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.,
and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. Call for details.
Ice Skating (rentals available) and $5 Ice Fishing in the “World’s Largest Fish House”
All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Okoboji Boat Works.
Check local media for detailed information. Events and locations subject to change.
For updated and further information on events and activities, contact the
Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at the Okoboji Spirit Center,
243 West Broadway, P.O. Box 9, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Phone 800.839.9987 or locally 712.332.2107 |