Music, markets & more this weekend in Lake Geneva
Look Ahead covers things to do in the Lake Geneva area this week — from festivals and parades to farmers markets and the latest gigs from local musicians. Please note that the information below is subject to change. To add to next week’s Look Ahead, email Special Sections Coordinator Steve Targo.
Wednesday, May 27
Local Music: Louie Blair — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com. Blair, of Lake Geneva, is known for easygoing acoustic sets and soothing vocals, according to The Bottle Shop’s site.
Local Music: Terry Byrne — 6-9 p.m., Maxwell Mansion, 304 S. Wells St., Lake Geneva, staymaxwell.com. Chicago-based singer-songwriter frequently performs in the Lake Geneva area, mixing country, rock and Americana.
Thursday, May 28
Market Watch: Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market — 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Rain or shine, happens every Thursday from now through last week of October. Visit the Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market Facebook page and go to horticulturalhall.com.
You can find anything at the Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market, even seafood! Pictured is Chad Measner, of South Padre Sea Food. The Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market is every Thursday now through the end of October.
Best of All FestivALL — 8 a.m., Jennings Holler, W379 S9674 County Road S, Eagle, jenningsholler.com. Today starts the three-day, all-genre music festival, with blues, folk, punk, metal, rock and other types of music. Plus camping and art. Performers include Jason Kane & the Jive, Wise Jennings, Lunar Ticks, Party Marty & the Dirtbags, Saltydog and more. General admission day pass: $40. Weekend pass: $70. Purchase and find more at website.
Local Music: Great Sax — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar. Saxophone band comprised of three classically, jazz-trained musicians.
Local Music: Steve Weber — 6-9 p.m., Mars Resort, W4098 South Shore Drive, town of Geneva, mars-resort.com/live-music-calendar.
Friday, May 29
Market Watch: Williams Bay Farmers Market — 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Edgewater Park, Williams Bay. The market runs through Sept. 4. Visit the Williams Bay Farmers Market Facebook page.
Located practically on the shores of Geneva Lake, Williams Bay Farmers Market recently started its 2026 season.
Market Watch: Genoa City Farmers Market — 3-7 p.m., 171 S. Carter St., Genoa City. New location for this year’s market. Visit the Genoa City Farmers Market Facebook page.
Local Music: Matt Jaye — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com. Jaye sings and plays harmonica and guitar, covering music from many genres.
Local Music: Bahama Bob — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com/live-music-calendar. Outside performance.
Local Music: Craig Colson — 7-10 p.m., Mars Resort.
Matt Jaye will perform at The Bottle Shop in Lake Geneva.
What the World Needs Now: Burt Bacharach Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com. Concert featuring the work of the legendary songwriter, who penned tunes made famous by the likes of Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Jackie DeShannon and others. The tribute show is led by vocalist Susan Marten. Tickets $78-94. Another concert is Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m.
Movie in the Park: “Zootopia 2” — Dusk, Riverview Park, 1588 Mill St., town of Lyons, lyonsforabetterneighborhood.com. Free admission, free popcorn. Bring snacks, soft drinks, blankets and chairs.
Saturday, May 30
Market Watch: Saturdays on the Square — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown Elkhorn. Head to the Saturdays on the Square Facebook page for details.
Summer Kick Off Party — Noon-6 p.m., Next Door Pub Lakeside, W4118 Lakeshore Drive, town of Geneva. Giveaways, tastings, mobile axe throwing, balloon artist, lawn games, live music by Rhythm Kings, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; and Van Wailin’ Duo, 4-6:30 p.m.
Local Music: DNA — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar. The act is a pair of brothers, according to The Bottle Shop.
Jazz in the Park — 2-4 p.m., Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan, phoenixparkbandshell.com. Delavan Darien High School Jazz Band performs. Free show.
Local Music: Paul Christen — 4-7 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com/live-music-calendar. Outside performance.
Scorpions Tribute with Make It Real & Hersteria Def Leppard Tribute — Doors open 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com. Two concerts in one! Taking the stage first will be Hersteria, which reportedly is the only female Def Leppard tribute show in the country. Tickets $35-40.
Local Music: Sawdust Symphony — 7-10 p.m., Mars Resort.
Sawdust Symphony (pictured) plays this Saturday in the town of Geneva.
Joel Baer Band — 7-9 p.m., Phoenix Park Bandshell. Drummer from Rockford, Illinois, co-leads Blueshift Big Band, which has recorded big band arrangements of classic video game music. Baer’s band is performing a free show, part of the Free Concerts in the Park series.
Sunday, May 31
Market Watch: Geneva Outdoor Market — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Road H, town of Geneva. Over 70 vendors are signed up for this season. Visit the Geneva Outdoor Market Facebook page.
Local Music: Mike VanDyke — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar. VanDyke is in the local act Dog House Roses.
Local Music: Karen Shook — 3-6 p.m., Mars Resort, mars-resort.com/live-music-calendar.
Local Music: Will Ulrich — 6-9 p.m., Mars Resort.
Monday, June 1
Annual Golf Outing & Mahjong — 9 a.m., Lake Geneva Country Club, W3398 S. Lake Shore Drive, town of Linn, forbeckfoundation.org. Support cancer research by playing a round of golf, or some open-play mahjong at noon and the Awards Lunch at 2 p.m. Arrivals, breakfast, driving range and putting green open 9 a.m. Shotgun start 10 a.m. Golf and full event experience is $550 per player; or $85 for mahjong and lunch; and $85 to attend the Awards Lunch only. Purchase and learn more at site.
Local Music: Steve Gritman — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar. Gritman is a singer and finger-style guitarist, covering music from the 1960s through today.
Tuesday, June 2
Local Music: Whalen & Josh Luman — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com/calendar. To say Michael Whalen is a prolific area musician would be an understatement. Whalen is involved in several acts, including Van Wailin,’ the Sundown Crowd and Telstar; and has performed with numerous local musicians. He is also the singer of Bob Seger act Songs of Seger.
Psychic Parlor: An Intimate Evening of Mind Reading — 7:30 p.m., Maxwell Mansion, joediamondlive.wellattended.com/events/an-intimate-evening-of-mind-reading-at-the-maxwell-mansion. The link calls it an “immersive evening of mindful escape hosted by acclaimed mystery artist Joe Diamond.” Show is over 60 minutes, without intermission. General admission is $40, with a $50 “introvert section” and $125 VIP two-guest experience. See more at link.
