Events around The Wesley Inn & Resort

Lake Geneva Area Calendar of Events

September, 24

Journey to Jerusalem: Living a Life of Wholeness and Integrity, presented by Dr. Ronald Ramer of Aurora University. 6:30pm. Call 262-249-5299 or visit www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us for more information.

September, 24

Scramble for a Cure Golf Outing, presented by Evergreen Golf Club and Abell's Corners Restaurant & Lounge. Funds raised will benefit breast cancer research. 10am Shotgun Start, 4 person scramble, fee. Call Bill Rogers at (262) 723-5722 or Ryan Ahearn at (262) 742-3100 for more information.

September, 26

"Loose Connection", Live Music at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, 8:30pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008.

September, 27

1st Annual Lake Geneva Hope Walk - Join us for this fun and memorable non-competitive walk around the Geneva Lake shore path to help support and educate in the prevention of breast cancer. The walk begins between 7:00am-9:00 a.m. Due to the nature of the narrow path, we will not have a mass start and you may begin walking immediately after registration/check in. $30 per participant - Register before September 10, 2008. Registration fee includes tote bag, snacks & beverages, and support of a great cause. Proceeds will go to Deanna Favre’s Hope Foundation. For registration and further information please visit us at www.lakegenevahopewalk.com or call Carrie at 262-248-2401.

September, 27

Teen Reads Program: The Safe Keeper's Secret by Sharon Shinn, 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Registration is required for free copies of the book available to the first five registrants at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please call the Library at 262.249.5299 or visit www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us

September, 27

The Birds & The Bulbs, 10am: "Feeding the Birds", speaker Lee Zebro representative from Prince Corporation. 2pm: "All About Alliums" Spring bulb questions, video presentation by Richard Walsh of De Vroomen Holland Garden Products. Call or stop in to register. Pesche's Greenhouse, Floral & Gifts, W4080 State Road 50, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. 262-245-6125, 800-601-3434. www.peschesgreenhouse.com

September, 27

National Museum Day, free admission. In association with National Museum Day, the Geneva Lake Museum will offer free admission to all guests on Saturday, September 27, 2008 during its regular gallery hours of 10AM-4PM. 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva, 262-248-6060.

September, 28

"Keith Scott", Live Music at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, in the Beer Garden, 4:00pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008.

October
2008
October, 2

Pig Roast, 6-8pm, Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser, Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, in the Garden, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008.

October, 3

"Petty Thieves", Live Music at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, 8:30pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008.

October, 4

The Mane Event, Live Auction, 2pm, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. $5 General Admission, $20 Preferred Seating. Take home an original Horsing Around Town colt! All proceeds will benefit SMILES, www.horsingaroundtown.net. Advance bidding online begins Sept. 19th. For more information call (262) 882-3470.

October, 4

The Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva, 21.5 mile bicycle tour through Lake Geneva, Fontana and Williams Bay. www.fattirememorialtour.com, 262-248-1196.

October, 4

Pig Roast, 6-8pm, Fat Tire Tour Fundraiser, Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, in the Garden, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008.

October, 5

Journey for L.I.F.E. 9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk, with Silent Auction and Raffle along with 3rd annual “Canines for a Cure” Dog Walk. Both walks are held at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa. Proceeds from the events are donated to Aurora Healthcare of Southeastern Wisconsin and go toward raising awareness and providing education for the fight against breast cancer in our community. For more information or to register for the event please contact Theresa Rhyner at 262-249-4750 ext 3798.

October, 5

"Marc Bellini", Live Music at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, in the Beer Garden, 4:00pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008.

October,11-12 17th

Annual Oktoberfest, Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-4416. Family Fall Festival includes music, magic, pony rides and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway. Food and craft booths, restaurant and shopping specials and carriage rides.

October, 18

Javier Calderon, Classical Guitar, Broad Street Concert Series 2008/2009 7:30pm, presented by Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Free admission.

October, 19

Journey for L.I.F.E. 2nd Annual Surviving with Style Fashion Show, Silent and Live Auction and Shopping with Style. Proceeds from the events are donated to Aurora Healthcare of Southeastern Wisconsin and go toward raising awareness and providing education for the fight against breast cancer in our community. For more information or to sponsor a table for the event please contact Theresa Rhyner at 262-249-4750 ext 3798.

November
2008

November, 7

Clear Waters Salon and Day Spa Holiday Party/Open House, 6 - 9 p.m. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, complimentary Glo Minerals makeup applications and skin analysis. Dr. Veith available to discuss Botox, Restylane and Photofacials. Drawings for gift baskets and services. Free gift to the first 30 guests to arrive! 18 Geneva St., Williams Bay, WI 53191. (262) 245-2444. www.clearwaterssalonanddayspa.com

November 14 – January 25, 2009

“Winter Exhibit” The Geneva Lake Art Association’s spring exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The GLAA Gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. For more information call262-249-7988 or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org

November, 22

4th Annual Turkey Trot 5k & 10k Run or Hike At Big Foot Beach State Park Sponsored by Clear Water Outdoor. Win a turkey! Bring the whole family! See the new Playground (to be installed fall 08)! Great Raffle Prizes and Fun to be had by all. All proceeds directly benefit the FBFBSP. For more information visit: www.clearwateroutdoor.com, www.friendsofbfbsp.org, or www.nippersinktrail.org

November, 23-Dec. 30
13th Annual Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Glorious celebration of lights, music, theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas, gingerbread house building contests, and breakfast with Santa. A Broadway-style musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing music and fabulous dancing runs Nov. 23-28. 800-558-3417, www.grandgeneva.com.

November, 30

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (featuring an ecumenical choir from the Lake Geneva area churches), Broad Street Concert Series 2008/2009, 5:00pm, presented by Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Free admission.

December
2008
Nov. 23-Dec. 30
13th Annual Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Glorious celebration of lights, music, theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas, gingerbread house building contests, and breakfast with Santa. A Broadway-style musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing music and fabulous dancing runs Nov. 23-28. 800-558-3417, www.grandgeneva.com.

December, 5-7

A Weekend of Holiday Celebrations. The Festival of Lights. Downtown Lake Geneva. Tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment including the arrival of reindeer and Father Christmas. Activities throughout Lake Geneva's fine retail shops and restaurants. (262) 248-4448

December, 6

33rd Annual Great Electric Children's Christmas Parade, Downtown Lake Geneva, 5 pm (262) 248-4416.

2009, February

February 4-Feb. 8

14th Annual Winterfest and National Snow Sculpting Championships, Riviera Park, Lake Geneva (262) 248-4416. A one-of-a kind event! Activities include snow sculpting, music, children's activities, helicopter rides, horse drawn carriage rides.

February, 6-8

Catch the Snowflake, Lake Geneva. Enter to win one of several gift certificates. Entry forms published in the Walworth County Shopper, Regional News, The Week, also available at The Riviera Ballroom, and participating businesses. Six squares on the entry from must be stamped at participating businesses, during the dates of Feb, 1,2,3. For more information call Main St. Memories at 249-8846.

February, 7

Winter Carnival at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. This annual event at The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva includes ski school, ski patrol demonstrations, snow boarding and ski competitions, children's games, snow activities, and concludes with a torch light parade and a Grand Fireworks display at 8 p.m. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Way, Lake Geneva, WI (262) 248-8811, www.grandgeneva.com

February,7

Winterfest Road Race Series, 10am, downtown Lake Geneva. 5K and 10K road races in and around the Lake Geneva area. Registration begins at 8am with post race party to follow, Best Western Harbor Shores. Visit www.lakegenevasports.com for more information.
March

February, 13-14

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival sponsored by Clear Water Outdoor with a Leki Nordic Walking 5k also during the Women’s Resource Fair Weekend. For more information visit: www.clearwateroutdoor.com, www.friendsofbfbsp.org, or www.nippersinktrail.org

February, 20-22

Nielsen Enterprises SnoCross GRAND Finale, Championship Snowmobile Racing, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva. The thrill of one of the most exciting X-Games sports is the final stop on the World Power Sports Association’s World Snowmobile Tour at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Billed as the Nielson Enterprises Grand Finale, the race is where the World Professional Snowmobile Association champions will be crowned and will air nationally on ESPN2. The annual stop on the WPSA Tour promises plenty of up close, high-flying snowmobile action as the world’s finest SnoCross pilots are scheduled to compete. The track is laid out on Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top ski hill and allows for both indoor viewing and exceptional outdoor seating in the grandstands. There will also be an expo on site, anchored by the massive Nielsen Enterprises’ tent, and including displays of the newest models from all the major snowmobile manufacturers. (800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com or www.wpsaracing.com

February, 28

"Casino Night" at Big Foot Country Club, 6:30pm to benefit the St. Francis de Sales Parish School. All are welcome to attend this fun evening of "casino-style" games, prizes, dinner, music, silent auction, and cash bar. Seating is limited. For reservations or more information, please contact the SFDS school office at: (262)248-2778.

February,29

Maple Fest at Covenant Harbor, 7:30 am-3:30 pm. All you can eat pancake breakfast. Tickets for 13 years & up $7.50, 4-12 years $4.00, 0-3 free. Advance tickets available after March 1st - $1.00 off. Tours of the maple syrup process, Arts & Crafts Fair, Raffles, bounce castle, giant swing & more! Covenant Harbor Bible Camp 1724 Main Street, Lake Geneva 262-248-3600

April, 2009

April, 18

Jenny Lynn Vidas, Soprano soloist, Broad Street Concert Series 2008/2009, 7:30pm, presented by Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Free admission.
24-25 Women's Weekend, Special hotel packages, weekend shopping "passport", special interest sessions to include spa services, yoga, cooking classes, nutrition & health and more! Downtown Lake Geneva. For more information, call 262-248-4416 or visit www.lakegenevawomensweekend.com

April, 25-26

Earth Day Celebration and Paddlefest At Big Foot Beach State Park sponsored by Clear Water Outdoor. Spring Cleaning at the beach, Orienteering fun on the trails, paddling demos in the lagoon. Join us for the fun! Raffle prizes and donations for the FBFBSP.For more information visit: www.clearwateroutdoor.com, www.friendsofbfbsp.org, or www.nippersinktrail.org

May, 2009

May, 2

Kentucky Derby Party at Horticultural Hall in Lake Geneva! Fling on your spring best and come to Derby Day at the hall! See the race “live” on a big screen and join in all the fun! Prizes for the best Derby Hat and more! For more information please contact Horticultural Hall, 262-248-4382, located at 330 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147.

May, 9

24th Annual Lake Geneva Marathon/Relay/Walk, Library Park, Lake Geneva. www.lakegenevasports.com (262) 275-3577. Chosen by Runner's World magazine as the best small race in the country, the Lake Geneva Marathon offers runners (and walkers) an ideal setting for a unique running experience.

June, 2009

June, 13-14

9th Annual Paint-in, Geneva Lake Art Association, 10am-4pm. White umbrellas & tables mark the locations of local artists demonstrating and selling their art work on the downtown sidewalks of Lake Geneva. Sponsored by the Geneva Lake Art Association and the Chamber of Commerce. For information call (262) 249-7988 or visit www.genevalakeart.org

June, 20 & 21

Native American Festival, "Honor the Firekeepers". Dunn Field, Lake Geneva, WI. 18th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow. Gates open at 10am. Grand Entry: Sat. 1pm and 7pm. Sun. 1pm. Traders Featuring Native American Art, Jewelry, Crafts, Craft Supplies, Music Tapes, CD's and much more. For general information contact Gary Adamson (262) 248-2784.

August, 2009

9&10 29th Annual Art in the Park, Geneva Lake Art Association's Fine Art Show, Library Park, Main Street (Route 50), Lake Geneva. Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. An outdoor juried fine art show featuring 90 artists from across the country held in Library Park beside the lake, in Lake Geneva. Music, a children’s art activity area, and food are also part of this family festival. Sponsored by the Geneva Lake Art Association. Call the Gallery for more information (262) 249-7988.

August, 19-23

Venetian Festival, Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva. Five day festival featuring a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, musical entertainment, local cuisine, and the festival's traditional lighted boat parade followed by a firework display high above Geneva Lake. Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees. Wednesday - Friday 6pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight. For information go to www.lakegenevaJaycees.org. Craft Fair Information: Rob Twyning (847) 917-9814. Entertainment information: Dan Truestchell (262) 903-9038.

August, 28-30

Maxwell Street Days, Downtown Lake Geneva. (262) 248-4416.

September, 2009

September,10-13

3rd Annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival showcases nationally recognized vintners and chefs in a beautiful lakeside setting to support organizations benefiting children and families through education and outreach. While in town for the Lake Geneva Wine Festival, please enjoy shopping and dining in beautiful downtown Lake Geneva. Many stores have special events and promotions on Saturday and Sunday. Call (262) 245-8635 or visit www.lakegenevawinefestival.com

October, 2009

10-11 18th Annual Oktoberfest, Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-4416. Family Fall Festival includes music, magic, pony rides and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway. Food and craft booths, restaurant and shopping specials and carriage rides.

November, 2009

November, 22-Dec. 27
14th Annual Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Glorious celebration of lights, music, theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas, gingerbread house building contests, breakfast with Santa and a Broadway-style musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing music and fabulous dancing. 800-558-3417, www.grandgeneva.com.

December, 2009

December, 4-6

December, 5

34th Annual Great Electric Children's Christmas Parade, Downtown Lake Geneva, 5 pm (262) 248-4416.