Brats, fireworks & live music this weekend in Williams Bay
Plus a flower show in Lake Geneva is set
Look Ahead is the Resorter's weekly listing of events in the Lake Geneva area this week, where you'll find information about upcoming festivals, fundraisers, concerts and even gigs by Local Live Music artists. Please remember the following is subject to change, and it is recommended that those interested in an event check the provided online links. Ticket prices may not include taxes and fees.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5
Local Live Music: Matt Jaye — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Music in the Park: Two of Us — 6-8 p.m., Veterans Park, Sharon. Final show of the Sharon Chamber of Commerce's free outdoor concert series. The park is at the northwest corner of Baldwin and North streets. See the Chamber's Facebook page for more details.
THURSDAY, AUG. 6
Splash, Sparkle and Bloom — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, www.visitlakegeneva.com /event/ splash-sparkle-and-bloom%7C-a-gca-flower-show/17063. Time to stop and enjoy the flowers! A nationwide Garden Club of America flower, with local and national exhibits to be judged by about 30 club-approved judges. The Lake Geneva Garden Club is among the participants as well as one of the organizers. Event is free to the public. More at Visit Lake Geneva's website.
Local Live Music: Craig Colson — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar.
Wine Tasting to End Alzheimer's — 5-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar. Five tasting stations with 25 curated wines, plus light appetizers and 50/50 basket raffles to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Walworth County. Tickets $30. Purchase at The Bottle Shop or by emailing Shelby Harbeck at sharbeck17@gmail.com.
Visit Lake Geneva's Concerts in the Park: Frank Martin Bush & the Names — 6-8 p.m., Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, visitlakegeneva.com /events /concerts-park / bands. "Where Heartland twang meets modern grit," states the Visit Lake Geneva website about this alt-country group, which closes out this year's free outdoor summer concerts series.
Local Live Music: Jeff Walski — 6-9 p.m., Mars Resort, W4098 South Shore Drive, town of Geneva, mars-resort.com / live-music-calendar.
Music in the Park: Jazz Flux — 6-8 p.m., Reid Park Gazebo, Fontana, genevalakewest.com / fontana-music-in-the-park. Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce's free outdoor summer concert series continues.
FRIDAY, AUG. 7
Local Live Music: Blues Rhythm Duo — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Local Live Music: Bahama Bob — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com / live-music-calendar.
Local Live Music: Jeff Trudell — 5-9 p.m., Geneva Lake Distilling + Winery, 401 Sheridan Springs Road, Lake Geneva, genevalakedistilling.com /music/live-music. Trudell performs classic rock, according to the website.
Williams Bay Lions Club Corn & Brat Roast: Day One — 5 p.m.-midnight, Edgewater Park, Williams Bay, williamsbaylions.org/corn-brat-roast. A Lions Club fundraiser over 50 years old, the roast is arguably one of Williams Bay's largest annual events, with fireworks, live music, food, raffles and more. The threeday event kicks off today with Big Al Wetzel Band performing from 8 p.m.-midnight. For prices and more information, see online link.
Local Live Music: Craig Colson — 7-10 p.m., Mars Resort.
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
Williams Bay Lions Club Corn & Brat Roast: Day Two — 11 a.m.-midnight, Edgewater Park, williamsbaylions.org/cornbrat-roast. The fireworks display after sunset is today. Performing live are Frank Whiting & JFK the Band, 3-7 p.m.; and Sons of Sconnie 8 p.m.-midnight.
Local Live Music: Mike VanDyke — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar. VanDyke also performs with the local group Dog House Roses.
Local Live Music: Brian Castillo — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com / live-music-calendar.
Local Live Music: Lenny Bains Band — 5-9 p.m., Geneva Lake Distilling + Winery, genevalakedistilling.com /music/ live-music.
Free Concerts in the Park: The Electric Cars — 7-9 p.m., Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan, phoenixparkbandshell.com. Chicago based group pays tribute to New Wave legends the Cars with its third Wisconsin show this year, after playing in Kenosha and Manitowoc. Also performing is Tragic Blonde Vacation.
SUNDAY, AUG. 9
Williams Bay Lions Club Corn & Brat Roast: Last Day — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Edgewater Park, williamsbaylions.org/ corn-brat-roast. Big Al and Jimbo "Hang Over Tour" performance noon-4 p.m.
Elkhorn Antique Flea Market — 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, elkhornantiquefleamarket.com. Over 500 vendors indoors and out, plus free parking. More at website.
Local Live Music: Acoustic Blend — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com.
Local Live Music: DNA — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop.
End of Summer Wine Tasting — 2-4:30 p.m., The Bottle Shop. Raffles, prizes, local snacks, dogs welcome. Also known online as the Bottles for Big Barn Wine Tasting Fundraiser.
Local Live Music: Emily Wendy — 3-6 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com / live-music-calendar.
Local Live Music: Lara Bell — 6-9 p.m., Mars Resort.
MONDAY, AUG. 10
Local Live Music: Brian Castillo — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11
Local Live Music: Drums & Roses — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.


