Best Resorter covers of 2023: Big fun, sun & snow ... and a nosy crane
Events such as Winterfest and the Walworth County Fair, along with the wildlife surrounding the Lake Geneva area, all made indelible impressions on the cover of the Resorter this year.
Can you believe that crane shot, though?
This crane visited the window of Phil Dantuma’s office in Yunker Industries, Elkhorn.
Slow no wake — Resorter cover June 21, 2023
On an early morning paddle from Pier 219 in Cedar Point Park, Williams Bay, Pam Lindley said she was thrilled but “very surprised I’m the only one out here” enjoying Geneva Lake. “With this view, I’m taken back to my wonderful childhood, as I grew up at the lake, in Cedar Point. The familiar phrase, ‘Slow No Wake,’ has been etched in my mind for what seems like a lifetime and, now, is front and center. Immediately, I vow to remember this unbelievable experience forever and what the familiar phrase might really be saying to me on this beautiful morning.”
Pawprints in the snow — Resorter cover Feb. 8, 2023
Kimberly Lempart's dog, Booty, enjoying a day in Delavan's Springs Park.
The fall colors were luscious this autumn in White River County Park, located in the town of Lyons.
The 174th Walworth County Fair was one of several highlights this summer. What's even better? Next year's fair will be the 175th!
Winterfest — Resorter cover Feb. 1, 2023
Biggest wintertime event in the Lake Geneva? Has to be Winterfest, the five-day festival centered around the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship.
Bloom — Resorter cover Sept. 6, 2023
The picturesque Geneva Lake shoreline at Edgewater Park in Williams Bay.
Abominable Snow Race — Resorter cover Jan. 11, 2023
The annual winter obstacle course, a foot race open to people of all ages, has become a staple in the Lake Geneva area.
A wizard gazes onto Main Street from Delaney Street Mercantile.
Sunset over a farm field off Spring Creek Road near Highway B, town of Bloomfield.
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New Dueling Pianos performs at Lake Lawn Resort, plus gigs are on the horizon with Van Wailin', Big Al Wetzel & many more local musicians.
Winterfests, a carnival & the Abominable Snow Race are among the highlights of events between now and early February.
Dancing horses, casino night & Winterfests.
Kevin Kennedy, Kristin Rose Kelly, Hobie & the Leftovers and more are playing in the area.
Featuring gigs by Ivy Ford, Michael Whalen and a tribute to Chris Stapleton.
A frequent visitor to Walworth County, Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 28 announced that he visited each of Wisconsin’s counties in 2023, completing h…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges ATV/UTV riders to be careful operating in winter conditions. In 2023, there were 32 fatal ATV/UTV crashes in the state, the most recent of which happened on Dec. 31. The consumption of alcohol or drugs, excess speed, driver inexperience and operator error are leading causes of fatal crashes.
Winter fun with races, fishing derbies, a carnival & one of Lake Geneva's biggest annual events all in the next month.
FONTANA — Burger of the Week at The Abbey Resort’s Waterfront restaurant is now available seven days a week.
TOWN OF LYONS — Love is in the air at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
Guitar legend Albert Lee comes to Lake Geneva. Also tributes to Chris Stapleton, Pink Floyd and more.
DELAVAN — Expect some heat on stage this winter at the Belfry Music Theatre.
WHITEWATER — Dive into mesmerizing past and present worlds at Roberta’s Art Gallery with “Memoria,” by artist Will Timlin.
RACINE — Some people eat their colorful Peeps marshmallow candy, others create art with it.
Think this is the slow time of year for the Lake Geneva area? Winter Realms, Lake Geneva's Winterfest, the YMCA auction & many more events are on the horizon.
Tributes to Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart & Chris Stapleton, plus guitar legend Albert Lee comes to Lake Geneva.
The people watching, the free admission, the sheer art of what happens at one of Lake Geneva's biggest annual events are just a few reasons to…
Lake Geneva Winterfest, Winter Carnival, Winter Realms — all this & more offer plenty of reasons to go have fun outside.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species…
ELKHORN — A classic film and television show provide the inspiration for two upcoming productions by the Lakeland Players.
Tributes to Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart & a classic moment in rock history.
DELAVAN — A stigma-free experience for adults learning to read is the goal behind a new collection at Aram Public Library.
Winter has not slowed down the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation.
BURLINGTON — Support the nonprofit organizations of Western Racine County at the 100 Women Who Care biannual meeting Thursday, Feb. 8.
WHITEWATER — The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater welcomes Mela…
Valentine's Day fun & more.
A Valentine's Day special tribute to Rod Stewart plus more gigs in the area this week.
TOWN OF LYONS — The Wisconsin Croissant is taking center stage at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
FONTANA — Those seeking a romantic winter getaway can look to The Abbey Resort.
EAGLE — Registration is now open for day camp experiences taking place at Old World Wisconsin this summer.
TOWN OF GENEVA — Winter Realms wrapped up the season a little earlier than expected.
WHITEWATER — The new exhibition featuring the works of mosaic artist Amy Weh runs through Feb. 24 at the Whitewater Arts Alliance, 402 W. Main St.
Take that special somewhere out to eat for Valentine's Day! Plus spring sales, murder mystery dinners & a national Snocross event returns.
This week: Ivy Ford, Two Guys with Guitars, Joey Halbur, Matt Jaye, Grant Milliren & more.
This week: Big Foot High School plays 'Clue,' East Troy brings Robin Hood to the stage & stand-up comedy in Lake Geneva.
This week: Motown & soul tribute by Tammi Savoy, plus The Gebel Girls, Jeff Walski, Bird & Bloom, Two Guys with Guitars and much more.
This week: A tribute to Motown & soul music in Delavan, Tim Southwick Johnson in Lake Geneva & Ivy Ford in Pell Lake.
TOWN OF LAFAYETTE — Get ready for some jams.
WHITEWATER — March is a big month for the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
Delavan Train Show, Snocross, GaryCon, St. Patrick's Day, Easter & more this month.
This week: Tributes to Bob Dylan & Frank Sinatra in Lake Geneva.
The Lake Geneva Snocross National is this weekend.
This week: Tributes to Bob Dylan & Frank Sinatra in Lake Geneva.
TOWN OF LYONS — Grand Geneva Resort & Spa has two new directors.
The Lake Geneva Public Library is holding a series of programs focusing on innovations originating in China.
Gary Con, Easter & big wine/whiskey events in April.
FONTANA — The Abbey Resort’s 150-week spotlight on the 8-ounce angus burger continues with new and innovative varieties.
Easter, whiskey & Women's Weekend.
TOWN OF GENEVA — Time to get cheesy.
The Lake Geneva Public Library is hosting a lecture about backyard wildlife management with Dr. Scott Craven Thursday, April 11, at the Rivier…
WHITEWATER — The annual Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) art exhibit is from April 4-28.
The Balloon Adventure, Wee Whiskey Fest, Restaurant Week, Women's Weekend Lake Geneva — all this and more are happening this month.
RACINE — Even zebras move away.
WHITEWATER — Photographers of all skill levels have the chance to be featured in the 15th Annual Fran Achen Juried Photography Exhibition.
Balloons, Restaurant Week, Women's Weekend & Geneva Lakes Got Talent.
Whiskey, balloons, Women's Weekend & more.
WILLIAMS BAY — Prepare to follow the Yellow Brick Road.
DELAVAN — A new package at Delavan Lake Resort allows guests an overnight stay paired with an unparalleled golfing experience.
DELAVAN — An award-winning Mexican-American author and illustrator is making a local appearance.
WHITEWATER — The Whitewater Arts Alliance Whitewater, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) is proud to present “St…
Restaurant Week, Murals In Motion & Wisconsin Cheese Festival are all happening in the next month.
It’s going to be a jam-packed May at Geneva Stage.
Cheese, Mother's Day & a talent show
What isn’t there to do in the Lake Geneva area this summer?
BURLINGTON — A comedy about four sassy senior ladies features several area actors.
Murals, cheese, a talent show & Mother's Day
Bacon, cheese & who will be the next Mr. Lake Geneva?
DELAVAN — Catch free live music nearly every week this summer at the Phoenix Park Bandshell.
The next few weeks will see entertainers performing the music of rock and pop legends at Geneva Stage.
WHITEWATER — A shared exhibition featuring the expressive watercolors of painter Woody Olsen and the nature-inspired ceramics of tile artist J…
Bacon Fest, Mr. Lake Geneva & local Memorial Day programs.
Tryouts are soon for one of the coolest jobs in the Geneva Lake area.
FONTANA — Chicken parmesan, maple bourbon and the Mexican breakfast all find their way into the 150-week celebration of burgers at the Abbey R…
Bacon Fest is this weekend! Also, which farmers markets are now open? And what do you know, cicadas are a reason to celebrate.
Farmers markets, cicadas & beer barons.
FONTANA — Locals can enjoy exclusive discounts, offers and more at The Abbey Resort.
RACINE — Families are invited to Kids Day 2024: The Art of Play, an afternoon of free indoor and outdoor art-making and activities at Racine A…
TOWN OF LYONS — A new program offers discounts to children who attend Emagine Entertainment movie theaters.
An “Antiques Roadshow” guest expert for nine seasons can help people find out how much their old heirlooms are really worth.
WHITEWATER — Enter the world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication at “The World of AAC,” an exhibit by Anastasia Wilson.
TOWN OF LYONS — Movie buff dads can enjoy special treats this Father’s Day weekend at Emagine Geneva Lakes.
This summer, people can learn more about shipwrecks in Wisconsin at the Lake Geneva Public Library.
Feed Your Head, Lake Geneva Jazz & Blues Festival, Black Point events and more.
Car shows, cookouts & festivals.
TOWN OF LYONS — Teachers can watch a movie for free next month at a local movie theater.
TOWN OF GENEVA — There's a new comedy show in the area and its organizers want to find entertainers for it.
RACINE — Meet Inti the Andean Bear.
East Troy Music Festival, Lyons Trail Fest & more.
Storms caused the cancellation of the June 22 Dave Matthews Band concert. But don't worry, because they're coming back to Alpine Valley Music Theatre.
Elkhorn Ribfest, Delavan's Rev-Up Weekend & Beer Barons of Lake Geneva.
The works of a former high school art photography teacher will be on display this month at the Lake Geneva Public Library.
The Racine Art Museum’s “Racine and Vicinity Show 2024” features works from artists in Burlington and Whitewater.
Noah Kahan plays Alpine Valley, plus three titans of rock receive tributes at Lake Geneva House of Music & more.
WHITEWATER — Artists from across Wisconsin and northern Illinois have their work on display during the 15th Annual Fran Achen Juried Photograp…
Ribfest, Rev-Up Weekend, wine & a steak cookout.
The following information is subject to change. With ticket prices, processing and other fees may apply. To list an upcoming gig, email stargo…
Good news for Joe Diamond fans.
It's a jam-packed live music week — literally — with Country Thunder in Twin Lakes this week and Phish returning to Alpine Valley next weekend.
RACINE — Prepare for some garden grooves Thursday, July 25.
Racine County Fair, Truck & Shuck, steak cookout & more.
WILLIAMS BAY — Over 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the 49th Annual Fine Art & Craft Fest this weekend at Edgewater Park.
Phish returns to Alpine Valley, plus numerous tribute acts are slated to perform.
Fine Art & Craft Fest, Truck & Shuck, surf & turf, Cruise & Corks.
Coming soon: Williams Bay Corn & Brat Roast, Lyons Riverfest.
DELAVAN — Aram Public Library is receiving an award for its role in an event which brought a noted Mexican-American author/illustrator to the …
FONTANA — The two-year celebration of a special type of hamburger continues at The Abbey Resort’s Waterfront Restaurant.
Art in the Park, flea market in Elkhorn & Venetian Festival returns
Hootie & the Blowfish, Jason Aldean & a slew of tribute acts are scheduled to perform in the region.
Summer doesn’t get much better than watching fireworks bloom over Geneva Lake from atop a Ferris wheel — teriyaki on a stick in one hand, cott…
RACINE — A Lake Geneva photographer is one of 35 artists in a new exhibit at the Racine Art Museum (RAM).
Water skiing, lemonade & the biggest carnival in Lake Geneva starts today.
Jason Aldean, the Avett Brothers and Trampled By Turtles are all coming to Alpine Valley this weekend.
Maxwell Street Days, a car show & the 175th Walworth County Fair
Nelly, Brantley Gilbert and no less than three Fleetwood Mac tributes.
Labor Day fun includes Walworth County Fair, while swifts return to Lake Geneva.
Nelly, Brantley Gilbert, Crowder & lots of local artists are performing at the Walworth County Fair this week.
Since setting up shop in Lake Geneva, @properties has handled numerous property transactions, growing throughout the region.
RACINE — People still have time to submit entries to a long-running exhibit of local aqueous media.
Center Street is about to become a car lover’s dream.
Darien's Cornfest, Taco Fest Lake Geneva & the arrival of fall.
Noah Kahan's much-awaited Alpine Valley show is on the horizon.
WHITEWATER — A local couple has their paintings on display in the latest exhibit presented by the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
EAST TROY — Dip a toe in the river of bluegrass then take the plunge into a world of music that people have loved for generations.
Tacos, scarecrows & a fat tire charity ride.
Radio Gaga & more tributes, plus a long-awaited show by Noah Kahan happens tomorrow.
Purple coneflowers, brown-eyed susans and various other plants soak in the sun at the Mary Koutsky Four Seasons Nature Preserve.
Golf & ride for charity, plus Dragon Days are here again.
Tributes to Journey, Huey Lewis & the Carpenters, plus EDM producer/DJ Fred Again is coming to Alpine Valley.
Creatures, spells and the end of the world mean only one thing — the American Horrors Film Festival is back in town.
Dragon Days, a short film festival & antique boats in Fontana.
Homecoming, a horror film fest & a walk for a good cause
Editor’s note: This article also appears in the recent issue of Luxury Lake Geneva.
DELAVAN — One of the guest experts from “Antiques Roadshow” will tell people how much their old stuff is worth Saturday, Nov. 16.
FONTANA — Craft expeditions, a scavenger hunt, games, treats and movies are just some of what is in store during Columbus Day Explorer Weekend…
WHITEWATER — Nineteen Milwaukee area photographers are featured in a new exhibit at the Cultural Arts Center.
TOWN OF LYONS — This month, a bucket of pink popcorn at an area movie theater will help support those fighting breast cancer.
Want to learn more about some of the Lake Geneva area’s most well-known entrepreneurs?
Oktoberfests, Halloween happenings & a tribute to a guitar legend
An award-winning group is bringing the sounds of Taylor Swift to Topsy Turvy Brewery, 727 Geneva St., Lake Geneva.
FONTANA — The burger celebration continues at The Abbey Resort.
DELAVAN — A remnant of the local art scene was recently submitted for restoration.
Oktoberfest & a musical satire in Elkhorn, plus Poe at Black Point.
Party ghouls, candy fiends and all those creatures in between: Here’s what’s happening this Halloween.
It’s the Halloween tradition that endures, quite simply, because of candy.
Tributes to Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd & Tchaikovsky, plus "Urinetown."
Wine Walk, Bling It On & a comedy show in Lake Geneva.
Get ready for a full slate of tribute acts and more this month in the Lake Geneva area.
WHITEWATER — There is one thing each of those featured in the new Whitewater Arts Alliance exhibit have in common.
RACINE — The longest resident of the Racine Zoo passed away recently.
Live music & comedy, plus Bling It On, Iron Faith & more
Thanksgiving in Lake Geneva is a scrumptious affair once you know where to go.
Music, comedy & Parade of Trees starts soon.
TOWN OF LYONS — Where can you find Santa Claus when he’s not at the North Pole? Why, at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, of course.
Parade of Trees, Santa Cruise & Thanksgiving meals in the area
Let the Lake Geneva holiday events begin!
Electric Christmas Parade, gingerbread houses & a big glass tree.
Christmas music, Santa watch & Alpine Valley Resort turns 60.
FONTANA — The Abbey Resort is in the middle of a tasty burger celebration.
Lots of holiday celebrations, plus Alpine Valley Resort turns 60.
Buying presents, travel plans, dovetailing schedules — Christmas can be overwhelming.
What are you doing for New Year's Eve? There are plenty of options for good music, good food and more in the Lake Geneva area.
RACINE — A sloth has a new home.
Buffet & silhouettes for New Year's Day.
Creativity came to life and conquered during the 30th Annual Lake Geneva Winterfest.
Hillmoor, short-term rental properties, development and parking were some of the hot-button topics in Lake Geneva in 2023
