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 presented by the Walworth County Visitors Bureau

 

Festivals & Special Events


 

Prancing Carousels

Lake Geneva Area

800.345.1020 or 262.882.3470

www.horsingaroundtown.net

Through September 19

In the spirit of Chicago's "Cows on Parade", carousel horses will adorn the streets of Lake Geneva this summer as Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills, Inc. (SMILES), a therapeutic riding center for adults and children with disabilities, mounts a public art exhibition featuring fiberglass carousel horses transformed into works of art by area artisans.

Don't miss "The Final Prance" Auction September 19

Cruise Nights

East Troy

262.642.2929

www.gussdrivein.com

Saturdays until the snow flies!

Dine under the neon canopy while listening to a DJ spinning all the favorite hits from the '50's and enjoy the classic cars that stack up around the restaurant.

 

Minneiska Water Ski Show

Scenic Ridge Campground, Whitewater

608.883.2920 or 262.472.8911

www.whitewaterskiteam.org

Saturdays through September

Providing free entertainment with great music, great costumes, and exciting performances.

Darien Corn Fest

Darien

www.dariencornfest.com

September 11-13

Featuring FREE delicious sweet corn Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 3 pm.  Live music, food, carnival, and much, much more.

Lake Geneva Wine Festival

Lake Geneva Area

September 11-13

This three-day festival features nationally and locally recognized vintners and chefs.


Native American Heritage Days

Delavan

262.740.2335

September 18-20

Celebrate the Native American people's cultural traditions.  Enjoy singing and dancing, educational displays and informative speakers, and unique arts & crafts.


9th Annual Scarecrow Fest

Delavan

262.728.5095

www.delavanwi.org

September 19

Scarecrow building, craft fair, music, food, & activities for the whole family.


Fall Color Festival

Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit

www.fallcolorfestival.org

September 26

A full day of heart-pounding, side-aching, gear-grinding, mountain bike excitement for the entire family.

 

The Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva Area

262.248.1196

www.fattirememorialtour.com

September 26

The route is strictly road, a beautiful scenic tour through Wisconsin's most beautiful terrain. So come on road riders and mountain bikers and join us for a day of fun in the sun.

 

Geneva Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show

Fontana

847.395.8902

www.blackhawkacbs.com

September 26-27

Antique, classic, and contemporary wood boats from the early 1900's grace the shoreline of Geneva Lake.  Featuring boat show, food, music, boat parade, & more.

 

Antique Flea Market

Elkhorn

414.525.0820

www.nlpromotionsllc.com

September 27

Over 500 dealers offer a wide range of merchandise from furniture to glassware, decoys to dolls, and everything else in between.

 

Oktoberfest

East Troy

262.642.37710

www.easttroywi.org

October 3

Community-wide celebration.

Walworth County Farm Tour

Throughout Walworth County

262.723.3980 or 800.395.8687

October 3

Experience life on a farm.  Farms from throughout the county have opened their doors and are offering special events throughout the day.

18th Annual Lake Geneva Oktoberfest

Lake Geneva

800.345.1020

www.lakegenevawi.com

October 10-11

Featuring music, magic, and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway.  Food and craft booths, restaurant and shopping specials and wagon rides make this a memorable weekend for all ages!

 

Oktoberfest

Elkhorn

262.723.5788

www.elkhorn-wi.org

October 17

Enjoy a chili cook off, scarecrow contest, kids games and fun for the whole family.

 

Haunted Trails

Scenic Ridge Campground, Whitewater

608.883.2920

www.scenicridgecampground.com

October 17, 23, 24

Get scared on the haunted trails on Whitewater Lake.

 

 

Walworth County - Home to Lake Geneva & Beyond!

Burlington, Darien, Delavan, East Troy, Elkhorn, Fontana, Genoa City,

Lake Geneva, Sharon, Walworth, Whitewater, Williams Bay

 

     


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