Look ahead at upcoming Lake Geneva area events: Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2024
The Walworth County Fair returns to Elkhorn this week.
The weekly Look Ahead column lists some of the Lake Geneva area events that are happening in the next month. The information below is subject to change after it is published in the Resorter. Email newsroom@lakegenevanews.net to have an event appear in this column.
Big fun
The 175th Walworth County Fair — Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 2, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. There’s something for everyone at the fair, which transpires across the 99-acre fairgrounds site. Activities include horse shows, a rodeo, a carnival, the demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, agriculture exhibits, children’s entertainment and a slew of live music performances. Nelly, Brantley Gilbert and Crowder are performing on the Grandstand this year. For more about the fair, see feature in this week’s Resorter and check out the Live Music listing.
Labor Day Weekend at Lake Lawn Resort — Friday-Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan. On Friday, Aug. 30, the Glow Pool Party at the Lookout Pool is from 7-9 p.m. DJ karaoke 10 p.m.-1 a.m. On Saturday, Aug. 31, Family Glow Bingo in the Great Room is from 7-9 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 1, the Pig Roast and Lawn Party at the Great Room Lakefront Lawn is 4-7 p.m. Cash bar, with an inflatable bounce house, ladder ball, bags, giant Jenga, frisbee golf and face painting for kids. Family Glow Party in the Great Room is 7-9 p.m. Go to lakelawnresort.com.
Kisses From Keegan & Friends Ninth Annual Golf Outing — Thursday, Sept. 5, noon lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun, Hawk’s View Golf Course, 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva. Entry fee includes 18 holes of championship golf at Como Crossing, cart equipped with GPS, lunch before registration and buffet-style dinner after golf, and a player gift from Kisses From Keegan & Friends. Cost: $150 single golfer, $600 foursome, $40 dinner only. Note: As of press time, foursome and single golfer tickets were sold out. Go to birdease.com/KFKFGolfOuting.
Swift Night Out — Sept. 5, starts 5 p.m., Geneva Lake Museum, 255 Mill St., Lake Geneva. Enjoy the spectacle of thousands of acrobatic Chimney Swifts as they circle and swoop the tall chimney of the museum during their fall migration to South America. Food trucks begins selling food at 5 p.m. The indoor program “Eagle & Friends” starts at 6 p.m. Watch the Swifts at 7:15 p.m.
Maple Park Neighborhood Walking Tour — Saturday, Sept. 7, 1-3:15 p.m., with tours running every 15 minutes starting at Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Showcasing the Veterans Memorial and Poppy Sculpture in Elm Park, the history of the Ice House Pier, architectural gems along Maxwell Street and other delights within the Historic Maple Park District. Costumed interpreters bring stories of early residents to life during the tours. Cost $20 per person. Advance registration required. Go to blackpointestate.wisconsinhistory.org.
More happenings
Don Julio Dinner Cruise — Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6-9:30 p.m., Pier 290, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay. A big boat bash with high-end tequila pours and cocktails, an authentic gourmet dinner, live music by Doghouse Roses, Don Julio swag bags and more. The dinner cruise around Geneva Lake is from 6-8:30 p.m. An after pier at Pier 290 is from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Cost $175. Go to pier290.com for more details.
Orin Swift Wine Tasting — Friday, Aug. 30, 4-6 p.m., Green Grocer, 24 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay. With Kate Choltz. Go to the Green Grocer Facebook page for updates.
Senior Travel Club meeting — Friday, Sept. 6, 9:15 a.m., Como Community Church, W3901 Palmer Road, town of Geneva. Coffee, donuts, sign up for future club trips prior to the 10 a.m. club meeting. Call 480-463-6782 for more information.
Farmers markets
Lake Geneva Farmers Market — Thursdays, Aug. 29 & Sept. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Event is each Thursday through Oct. 31.
Market at Tower Park — Thursdays, Aug. 29 & Sept. 5, 3-7 p.m., Tower Park, 107 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. Opening day for this event, which is each Thursday through Sept. 19.
Williams Bay Farmers Market — Friday, Aug. 30, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Edgewater Park, East Geneva Street, Williams Bay.
Genoa City Farmers Market — Fridays, Aug. 30 & Sept. 6, 3-7 p.m., Veterans Park, 700 Fellows Road, Genoa City. Event is each Friday through Sept. 27.
Saturdays on the Square — Saturday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn.
Geneva Outdoor Market — Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Geneva House of Music. Event is each Sunday through Oct. 27.
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