Free Shuttle To/From Downtown Lake Geneva Monday, April 01, 2013 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Free parking and pickup is at the Petco/Office Max parking lot at the corner of Edwards Blvd (Hwy 120) and Hwy 50 East on the eastern edge of the city. Downtown drop-off and pickup is the Mill Creek Hotel on Center Street just south of Main Street. Shuttle runs continuously every 20 minutes.  So relax, enjoy a Free shuttle and parking in beautiful Lake Geneva! Sponsored by the City of Lake Geneva. The shuttle schedule is for Saturdays and Sundays:      
       - Aug. 10 & 11-  Art In The Park - Sat & Sun., 10am - 7pm
       - Aug. 14-18 - Venetian Festival - Sat & Sun., 10am - 11pm
       - Aug. 23 & 25 - Maxwell Street Days - Sat. & Sun. 10am-7pm
       - Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 - Labor Day - Sat & Sun., 10am-7pm 
       - October 12 & 13 - Oktoberfest - Sat. & Sun., 10am-7pm
   
  
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Annie Get Your Gun Thursday, April 18, 2013 to Sunday, June 09, 2013

Seven shows weekly with dinner theatre packages. What is it that makes a musical performer a legend? Hit songs? A groundbreaking style? A voice so rich and mesmerizing? For Patsy Cline, it was all of that and more. Relive the passion, the drama, the glamour, and the songs of Country Music’s greatest legend in the stirring musical tribute A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE. You’ll hear all your favorites - “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “A Closer Walk With Thee” - as you experience the look, the sound, the magic and the music that made Patsy Cline the first lady of Country see more

May Lake Geneva Demo Days Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
Clear Water Outdoor presents the 2nd Annual Lake Geneva Demo Days.  Saturday May 4th, 11th, and 18th.  Bring the family and take advantage of the opportunity to try Kayaks and Stand up Paddle Boards (SUPS) for FREE, with knowledgeable Clear Water Outdoor Staff at hand.  Participants need to fill out a waiver and wear a life jacket to participate.
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Farmers Market Thursday, May 09, 2013 to Thursday, October 17, 2013
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday
Farm fresh produce, bakery, organic cheese, hand made crafts, plants and flowers in the historic setting of Horticultural Hall.  Every Thursday.
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Morel Mushroom Mania Friday, May 17, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Sunday and Friday
Join The Lake Geneva School of Cooking as we celebrate one of nature's most beautiful treats! You'll get a to learn about this very different member of the Mushroom Family as we make many different dishes highlighting the diverse tastes of this wonderful delicacy. Since the Morel Mushroom only sprouts from mid April through mid June, this is the perfect time to catch it in all its glory! Gather your family and friends and enjoy this unique experience with a “hands-on” cooking class exploring the Morel Mushroom. From appetizer to dessert you’ll be cooking a delectable four course meal incorporating the Morel in different aspects throughout each dish. Friday classes: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm.  Sunday classes: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm. 
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"History Loves Company" Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Lake Museum will be celebrating it's 30th anniversary.  This special date will be marked by the unveiling of two major exhibits, The Woodland People Exhibit and The Crane Window Exhibit.  May 18th is also International Museum Day, and besides the new exhibits, the museum will be offering a very special fun day of activities for adults and children to enjoy.  The museum will be open free to the public.  There will be music, games for all ages, special furry guests from Lakeland Animal Shelter, magicians, face painting, fiber artists slide show and facts and snacks.  see more

Geneva Lakes Kitchen Walk Saturday, May 18, 2013
All-Day Event
The Geneva Lakes Kitchen Walk was founded to provide charity and assistance to the hungry. This year the Kitchen Walk will benefit the WC Food Pantry.  Six or seven outstanding chefs are selected and invited to prepare tastings for ticket-holders in some of the most beautiful kitchens in our area.  Transportation from kitchen-to-kitchen is not provided and distances between kitchens make walking impractical. A group of local dedicated volunteers organize the Walk.  This is a wonderful way to sample our restaurants' cuisine quality and to explore the beauty of the Geneva Lakes Area while helping those in need. Purchase tickets at www.kitchenwalk.ticketderby.com. see more

Lake Geneva Youth Football 5K Touchdown Run! Saturday, May 18, 2013
9:00 am
Join us for the Lake Geneva Youth Football 5K Touchdown Run.  Tots 100 yard dash, Kids ages 7-13 and 1 mile run. Sign up now for this fun 5K run through beautiful, Big Foot Beach State Park. Register online at Active.com (search for Touchdown Run)  http://www.active.com/5k-race/lake-geneva-wi/5k-touchdown-run-2013.  Discounted registrations will be accepted through April 8th. Thanks to our event partners at Clearwater Outdoor and the Friends of Big Foot Beach State Park.  Run proceeds support local youth athletes ages 7-14. see more

Burlington ChocolateFest  Friday, May 24, 2013 to Monday, May 27, 2013
All-Day Event
Event runs Friday May 24 through Monday May 27.  This is our 27th year for ChocolateFest "Sweeter every year". Community Festival featuring "CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE TENT"  with: Nestle Creation Chef Meltdown Competition Executive master & Pastry Chef Demonstrations complimentary fresh warm Tollhouse Cookies kids cookie decoration contest project Yum Way candy bar eating contest Choc-O-lympic Chocolate Create-A-Thon Chocotrivia Chocolate Mint Splash Chocolate Chunk Excavating Dig Chocolate Marketplace Choc-O-Minute-To-Win-It  and much more.....CARNIVAL 4 STAGES OF ENTERTAINMENT JAYCEES BOAT RACES and MILITARY EXHIBITS.  Fireworks display Fri. May 25th 9:15pm.  Visit our website for times and details: www.chocolatefest.com


 
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Book Launch & Signing: Distinctive Homes of America Volume IV - Lake Geneva Saturday, May 25, 2013
12:00 p..m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Cornerstone Shop & Gallery welcomes Glenn Hettinger for the launch of the newest title his Distinctive Homes of America series.  Volume IV features 56 distinctive homes on Geneva Lake.  Hettinger is an architect and award winning architectural photographer who captured the beauty of these homes in a tabletop book lavishly illustrated with 700 color pictures and brief text about each home.  Meet Glenn and be one of the very first to get a signed copy of this remarkable, 228-page book.  Visit www.cornerstoneshoppe.com.   see more

Summer Concert Series Sunday, May 26, 2013
7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Join us for our second summer of live music during our outdoor summer concert series with  Trippin Billies.  The nation's most successful Dave Matthews Tribute Band that has been touring the United States for close to twenty years.  see more

Down East Boys Tuesday, June 04, 2013 to Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Tuesday and Wednesday matinees and Tuesday evening. $34.95 for Concert with Fish & Chicken Buffet.  The Down East Boys are true examples of life-changing music. Almost 20 years ago a vision was turned into a reality and a group of men began singing in the coastal regions of North Carolina. As the music began to change lives, the ministry began to expand. The years since then have brought much success to this talented quartet including recognition as 1991 Horizon Group of the Year. They strive to present a program that will be pleasing to everyone and truly uplifts the Kingdom of God.
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13th Annual Geneva Lake Art Association Paint-In  Saturday, June 08, 2013 to Sunday, June 09, 2013
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the 2013 Annual Paint In held in downtown Lake Geneva. Over 18 artists painting under market umbrellas downtown along Broad and Main Streets. Under each umbrella you will find artists demonstrating and answering your questions. Originals and prints will be available for purchase. Geneva Lake Art Association is again co-sponsoring this event with the Geneva Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Participating artists are invited to demonstrate their art as well as sell their own original work prints and cards see more

Little Shop of Horrors Thursday, June 13, 2013 to Saturday, July 13, 2013

Seven shows weekly with dinner theatre packages.   From the creators of ALADDIN & THE LITTLE MERMAID comes this rollicking musical comedy about a boy, a girl and a plant. Seymour, the nerdy clerk at a down-on-its-luck flower shop loves the shop’s beautiful cashier and sets out to impress her by growing the world’s most unusual plant. Hilarity ensues when he discovers the plant needs more than just water and sun to thrive. The tuneful musical score and off-beat romance make this one of the last decade’s most successful and entertaining shows.
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East Troy Electric Railroad Dinner Train Saturday, June 15, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Experience the romance of dining aboard award-winning Art Deco railroad cars for a gourmet dining excursion. Meticulously restored coaches of the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad serve as your dining room as the East Troy Electric Railroad presents the last remaining electric interurban dining car train in North America, Seating is limited and reservations are required. Cash bar available.
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37th Annual Walworth County Dairy Breakfast  Saturday, June 15, 2013
6:00 am to 10:30 am
Join us for our 37th Annual Walworth County Farm Bureau Dairy Breakfast at the Walworth County Fair Grounds. . Serving breakfast from 6:00 am to 10:30 am. Menu includes deluxe scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, cheese, beverages and ice cream sundaes. Activities until noon include: milk chugging contest, craft sale, cow milking, exhibits, entertainment and tours of nearby dairy farm. For more information contact Walworth County Farm Bureau, 262-723-2613 or walcofb@walworthcountyfarmbureau.com. see more