Events

The weekend starts early at The Abbey Resort. Bar West hosts live music every Friday night from 9:30pm to 12:30am -- a late-night option that is hard to beat on Geneva Lake. Great drinks, great sound, and that unmistakable feeling of a lake weekend done right. #KimandJoel #TheAbbeyResort #Fontana #LiveMusic #LateNight #LakeGenevawi #ThingsToDoLakeGeneva

Every Saturday and Sunday through the season, the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum runs its historic electric streetcars through the beautiful Kettle Moraine countryside. A 10-mile round trip through rolling Wisconsin farmland on antique electric cars -- this is the kind of experience that kids remember forever. Check easttroyrr.org for the full schedule and special...

Step back into 1888 on this narrated cruise to the historic Black Point Estate -- a stunning Victorian summer home on the shores of Geneva Lake. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line runs tours to Black Point on weekends throughout May, and daily during Memorial Day week. It is history, architecture, and lake scenery all in...

Every Saturday at the Baker House is a step back in time. Seating begins at 12:30pm, tea is served from 1 to 3pm, and house tours start at 2pm inside this stunning Victorian mansion on the shores of Lake Geneva. It is refined, it is beautiful, and it is exactly the kind of thing that...

Maxwell Mansion throws one of the most spirited Kentucky Derby parties in the Lake Geneva area, and it is every bit as glamorous as you would expect from this historic Victorian estate. Sip on classic Derby cocktails, place your friendly wagers, and watch the race in style -- big hats and seersucker are strongly encouraged....

Cruising Geneva Lake on a Saturday afternoon while eating ice cream is not just allowed -- it is encouraged. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line's Ice Cream Social Tour runs every Saturday aboard the Grand Belle, departing at 2:30pm. It is sweet, it is scenic, and it is the kind of afternoon that kids and adults...

Grand Geneva Resort is going all-in on Kentucky Derby weekend with a festive evening of Derby-themed fun, food, and fashion. Think mint juleps, big hats, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate in style. It is the perfect excuse to dress up and make a night of it at one of the best resorts...

All aboard for one of the most unique dining experiences in Wisconsin. The East Troy Electric Railroad runs antique electric streetcars through the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside -- and their dinner trains turn a scenic ride into a full evening out. Check-in and boarding begins at 5pm. Advance reservations are required and they do sell...

The first Saturday of every month at Geneva Lake Distilling, Winemaker Doug takes the stage with Hobie and the Leftovers -- the area's best blues and funk band. No cover. No reservations. Just show up, grab a glass of wine or a cocktail, and dance. This is the kind of Saturday night that makes Geneva...

Catch the Saturday night performance of Forever Simon & Garfunkel at the Belfry Music Theatre. Two nights of pure folk-rock magic just minutes from Lake Geneva. Grab dinner at one of the nearby lakeside restaurants and make a full evening of it. Tickets sell fast at the Belfry -- plan ahead. #KimandJoel #BelfryMusicTheatre #LakeGenevawi

There is no better way to spend a Sunday morning in Fontana than with champagne in hand and Geneva Lake out the window. The Abbey Resort's Harborside Champagne Brunch runs every Sunday from February through November, and it is exactly as indulgent as it sounds. Make a reservation and make it a tradition. #KimandJoel #TheAbbeyResort...

Every Sunday at Baker House 1885, the brunch buffet is served with bottomless mimosas and live music by James Phillips. Lake views from a Victorian mansion. Prime rib. Eggs Benedict. Bottomless mimosas. James Phillips on the piano. This is the Sunday morning that makes you never want to leave. $74 adults, $34 children. Last seating...

Sunday mornings just got a whole lot better. The Geneva Outdoor Market opens for the season at the Lake Geneva House of Music, running every Sunday through October. Local farmers, artisan food producers, crafters, and specialty vendors set up along the grounds from 10am to 2pm. This is the kind of farmers market that makes...

Sunday brunch on Geneva Lake is a whole different experience. The Lake Geneva Cruise Line's Sunday Brunch Buffet Cruise aboard the Grand Belle departs at 11am every Sunday, combining a full buffet spread with a scenic cruise on the lake. Note: the Mother's Day sailing on May 10 is currently waitlisted, so book early. #KimandJoel...

Fifteen years of burger glory. The Geneva Lakes Burger Throwdown at Lodge Geneva National is the tastiest competition in Walworth County -- local chefs and restaurants go head to head for the title of Best Burger while you get to be the judge. All proceeds benefit the Badger High School Culinary ProStart Program, so you...