The 2023 Venetian Fest in Lake Geneva will run on August 16- 20, 2023. This will be the 61st anniversary of the Lake Geneva Jaycees event. The five-day Festival will take place at Flat Iron, Library, and Seminary Parks in downtown Lake Geneva.
Venetian Festival features a weekend of great family entertainment including a Craft Fair, Carnival, Water ski show, local cuisine including a brat stand and beer tent. This is all capped off on Sunday with a traditional Venetian Style lighted boat parade followed by the area’s largest fireworks display high above Geneva Lake.
The Beer Tent is open Wednesday - Friday 5pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight.
The Main Stage Line Up:
Wednesday: Bella Cain
Thursday: Modern Day Romeos
Friday: Kelly Daniels
Saturday: Jack Whittle Band & Too Hype Crew
Sunday: Rock Central, Big Al Wetzel Band, Dirty Canteen
CRAFT FAIR:
Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm in Library Park - Lake Geneva Lake Front Main Street - Hwy 50 West. 110 Exhibitors will be on display. Admission is free.
CARNIVAL:
- Hours: Wednesday - Thursday 5PM to 10:30PM. Friday 5PM to 11:00PM. Saturday Noon till 11:00PM. Sunday Noon till 10:30PM
- Location: Flat Iron Park and Seminary Park
- Ride Specials: $40 "wristbands" Wednesday & Thursday 5PM-10PM and Saturday Noon to 5PM
WATERSKI SHOW:
- Sunday at 6pm
- Location: Geneva Lakefront by Library Park & The Riviera
BAGGO TOURNAMENT:
- Saturday at 11:30-3:00 PM
- Flat Iron Park
BOAT PARADE:
The boat parade is held on Sunday night on Geneva Lake right in front of Library Park in Lake Geneva and the Riviera. The lighted boat parade starts right at dusk with a fireworks display after that. If you have a yacht, boat or dingy and a string of lights, you can be part of this 58 year tradition
FIREWORKS:
The Annual Lake Geneva Jaycees Fireworks display begins promptly dusk - appox. 9pm on Sunday. Fireworks are shot off in Geneva Bay, downtown Lake Geneva and can be viewed from Library Park, the Lake Front, Riviera Beach, and Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva.
PARKING:
Parking in the City of Lake Geneva is available on city streets and is metered. There are several public lots available which are metered and free. The Geneva Lakes Family YMCA offers parking for just $10.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is in walking distance from Seminary and Flat Iron Parks.
For a list of all the fun events happening in the Lake Geneva, visit the Best of Lake Geneva's Event Calendar.
