Gage turns 150, D&D in museum & events make group's look at Lake Geneva summer fun
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Gage Marine, which owns the Lake Geneva Cruise Lines, is now 150 years old. In 1873, Gage launched the original Lady of the Lake, the current version of which appears in the background of this photo.
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Gary Gygax, co-creator of the Dungeons & Dragons game, which is the focus of a new exhibit at Geneva Lake Museum.
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Bacon Fest returns to Flat Iron Park in Lake Geneva.
Eric Johnson
Martina McBride is one of this year's Music By The Lake performers. The concert series is at George Williams College in Williams Bay.
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Venetian Fest is set to return to Lake Geneva in August.
Stephanie Jones
Carnival rides such as the slide are just a small part of the Walworth County Fair, which is considered one of the oldest and largest county fairs in Wisconsin.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers: Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage.
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Alex Meixner
The Alex Meixner Band: Friday, Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 5, 7-10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 6, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage. Meixner will also perform during the grand finale Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Oktoberfest Stage.
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The Gebel Girls
The Gebel Girls: Aug. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
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Ed Wagner Brass Band
Ed Wagner Brass Band: Aug. 6, 1-2:30 p.m., Biergarten Stage.
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Jenny Hundt
Jenny Hundt: Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
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JFK the Band
JFK the Band: Aug. 5, 1:30-4 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
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Copper Box
Copper Box: Aug. 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Oktoberfest Stage.
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The Happy Players
The Happy Players: Aug. 5, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; and Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m., Biergarten Stage. The Happy Players will also join Alex Meixner for the grand finale Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. on the Oktoberfest Stage.
Dirndolls
Dirndolls: Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Biergarten Stage.
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Petty Union
Petty Union: Aug. 5, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Backyard Stage.
Gage Marine, which owns the Lake Geneva Cruise Lines, is now 150 years old. In 1873, Gage launched the original Lady of the Lake, the current version of which appears in the background of this photo.
Carnival rides such as the slide are just a small part of the Walworth County Fair, which is considered one of the oldest and largest county fairs in Wisconsin.