Winter Games 5K Fun Run 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    7:30 am - 10:30 am

Time & Location: Saturday, January 27th at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Check in from 7:30-8:30am in The Majestic Pavilion in Arnolds Park. Race begins at 9:00am. Start and Finish:  Walkers and race entrants for 5K will start at the State Pier at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. All ages and skill levels encouraged to participate. Door prize Read more

Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Time & Location: Saturday, January 27th. 11:00AM Event Check-In Time, 11:30AM Event Start Time. Located on the ice in front of The Gardens. Late teams will be replaced with teams on waiting list. To join the waiting list, show up the day of at check-in time. Rules: Tournament rules are based on those established by the Midwest Read more

Winter Games Broomball Tournament 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The event that started Winter Games weekend! Try out this challenging and physical competition on the Saturday of Winter Games weekend. Time & Location: 8 AM – 4 PM on the ice in Smith’s Bay, please note: ONE DAY OF PLAY Losing team must provide ref for next game. Entry Fee: $100 per team, NON-REFUNDABLE Awards: 1st Read more

Winter Games Stump Tournament 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Co-Ed Stump Tournament – an Oktoberfest game with a Winter Games twist! Event Date & Time: Saturday, January 27th. 10:00AM Event Check-In & Day of Registration Time, 10:30AM Event Start Time. Tournament Style: Each player is guaranteed 2 rounds – 4 stations/logs will be played at a time. Rules:  *The winner is the last player whose nail Read more

Winter Games Chili Cook-Off 2024


  • January 26, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Instructions & Information When: Friday, January 26, 2024 from 5-7 PM Location: Dickinson County Expo Building, Spirit Lake Set Up: 10:30 AM – 4 PM on Friday, January 26. Remember, booth location is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each booth is guaranteed one table – if additional are needed you must coordinate ahead of time Read more

Winter Games Chocolate Classic & Galleria 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The University of Okoboji Chocolate Classic & Galleria has proven over the years to be one of the most well attended functions of Winter Games. Join in on the fun and showcase your business with a booth in the Galleria! Sign up now to be sure you are a part of the Chocolate Classic & Read more

Winter Games Flag Football 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Time & Location: 8:00am-5:00pm on the frozen ponds at Parks Marina Format: Double Elimination Tournament (1st 8 teams to sign up) Prizes: Top three teams will be awarded trophies. Pairings and times will be emailed to team captains by the Friday the week of the event by 5:00 PM. Each team must designate 2 refs if Read more

Winter Games Snow Softball 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Time & Location:  Saturday, January 27th from 8am-5pm on East Lake Okoboji in front of The Ritz. Rules & Information: Tournament is played on the ice. Large rubber ball is used. Slow pitch softball rules apply. 5 inning games are played with guarantee of 2 games. No ball gloves or spikes allowed. Minimum of 3 Read more

Winter Games Human Foosball 2024


  • January 27, 2024
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Time & Location: Tournament begins at 9:00am on Saturday, January 27th in Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Details: Grab your friends and register for this giant game of foosball. Enter the court and compete as one of the characters on this fun table game. Teams of 9 compete together to be the 4th Annual Read more

Axe Throwing 10 for $10 2024


  • 10 for $10 Tournament
    January 27, 2024
    9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for the third annual 10 for $10 tournament at The Throwing Post during Winter Games 2023! Registration is $10 per person. Fee includes 5 minute training session, 5 minutes of practice throws, and 10 scored throws. Throwers will register for a specific start time, while the tournament runs from 9am – 2pm. Time Read more