Look Ahead is the Resorter's weekly listing of events in the Lake Geneva area. Here, you will find details on festivals, fairs, fundraisers, concerts and more happening this week — even gigs by Local Live Music artists who often perform in the region. Please note that the information below is subject to change. Ticket prices may not include taxes, fees or other charges. Check provided links for events, even the sold out ones as there may be waiting lists or more tickets available due to cancellations.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Local Live Music: Ryan Nowotarski — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Local Live Music: Marr'Lo — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pier 290, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, pier290.com /events.
Local Live Music: Terry Byrne — 6-9 p.m., Maxwell Mansion, 304 S. Wells St., Lake Geneva, staymaxwell.com. Byrne is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, playing country, rock and Americana, according to the website.
Neil Diamond Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com. Jay White is "recognized as one of the most authentic Neil Diamond tribute artists in the world," according to the website. Tickets $8098. White is also performing at the same times Thursday, Aug. 13-Saturday, Aug. 15.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Local Live Music: Joey Halbur — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar.
Local Live Music: Mike VanDyke — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
Local Live Music: George Gary — 6 p.m., Next Door Pub Lakeside, W4118 Lakeshore Drive, town of Geneva. Visit the Next Door Pub Lakeside Facebook page.
Friday, Aug. 14
Local Live Music: DNA —4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Local Live Music: Doghouse Roses — 7-11 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
Local Live Music: Micah Olsan — 6-9 p.m., the Hut on the Lakefront at Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan, lakelawnresort.com /live-music.
Local Live Music: Will Darling Duo — 8-11:30 p.m., the Waterfront at the Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana, theabbeyresort.com /events / saturday-waterfront-2026.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Roun'da Manure Bicycle Tour — 6:30 a.m., downtown Sharon, roundamanurebicycletour.com. The Sharon Chamber of Commerce's fundraiser dates all the way back to 1987, according to the website. It was a series of day rides to help cyclists qualify for Paris-Best-Paris. With most of the rides occurring in Southern Wisconsin dairy country, cyclists apparently started saying they will ride "around the manure." Hence the name. There are four different routes — Darien, Fontana, Poplar Grove and Shopiere. Participants receive coupons to use at the ice cream shops along each route. Later, cyclists will return to downtown Sharon for a pig roast. Registration: $50 per adult, $25 per child age 14 and younger.
Local Live Music: Cole Brandt — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Local Live Music: Scott Huffman — 2:30-6:30 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
SOLD OUT: Southern Delight Dinner Train — 5:30 p.m., East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy, easttroyrr.org /dinner-trains. html. Baby Back Pork Ribs is the main entree for this dinner on a train through the East Troy countryside.
Local Live Music: Blackwater Duo — 6-9 p.m., Lookout Upper Patio at Lake Lawn Resort, lakelawnresort.com /live-music.
Free Concerts in the Park: Hypnotized — 7-9 p.m., Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan, phoenixparkbandshell.com. Fleetwood Mac tribute act performs the latest installment in the bandshell's free concert series.
Local Live Music: Telstar — 7-11 p.m., Pier 290.
Local Live Music: Eugene Gruber — 9-11:59 p.m., Lake Lawn Resort.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Local Live Music: Great Sax — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Local Live Music: Scott Huffman — Noon-4 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com /events.
Local Live Music: Sean Shiel — 6-9 p.m., The Boat House Bar & Grill, N2062 S. Lake Shore Drive, town of Linn.
Local Live Music: Frank Whiting — 2-5 p.m., The Bottle Shop.
Monday, Aug. 17
Local Live Music: Matt Jaye — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com / calendar. Jaye sings, plays guitar and harmonica, and is a recording artist, according to the website.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Special Olympics Fundraiser — 4 p.m., Champs Sports Bar & Grill, 747 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Live music, giveaways, raffles, silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, pig roast and more at this event, which enters its 26th year. Visit the Champs Facebook page.
Local Live Music: Kenny of Sundown Crowd — 4-7 p.m., The Bottle Shop, thebottleshoplakegeneva.com /calendar.
Joe Diamond's Psychic Parlor — 7:30 p.m., Maxwell Mansion, staymaxwell.com. Each week, the Midwestern mind reader puts on an interactive show for 35 guests, promising a more interactive and personal experience. Intended for ages 18 and older. Tickets start at $40. Ticket purchase link at the website.
Later in August
Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival — Aug. 19-23, various downtown Lake Geneva locations, venetianfest.com. One of Lake Geneva's largest events, with a carnival, live music, the Art & Craft Fair, a car and bike show, water skiing, the lighted boat parade, fireworks and more. Artists scheduled to perform at the event include Too Hype Crew, the Toys and Lunch Money Bullies.
Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More — Aug. 21, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, 2699 County Road D, town of Lafayette. Nelson, who is now 93, headlines the returning festival. Tickets start at $27.50.
Tim McGraw — Aug. 22, Alpine Valley Music Theatre. Country legend brings his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour to the outdoor amphitheater, with guests 49 Winchester. Tickets start at $35.
Huey & the News — Aug. 22, Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com. Huey Lewis & the News tribute act performing. Tickets $30-35.
