SCHEDULE
Venetian Festival Ribbon Cutting
Come to the Lake Geneva Jaycee's Entertainment Pavilion in the beer tent for the opening of the 62nd Annual Venetian Festival.
Carnival - Wristband Night!
All you can ride wristbands for $40 per person!
Sold until 10PM.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Beer Tent
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Live Music
Sons of Sconnie
Sons of Sconnie kicks off the first night of music!
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Carnival - Wristband Night!
All you can ride wristbands for $40 per person!
Sold until 10PM.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Beer Tent
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Live Music
Rok Brigade
"America's #1" Def Leppard Tribute Band Live at Venetian Festival
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Beer Tent
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
Carnival
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Live Music
Kelly Daniels
Nashville-based country music singer/songwriter, Kelly Daniels, is taking the stage by storm with his superior showmanship and a familiar, down home country sound.
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Come checkout some of the amazing handmade items from one of our 110 Artists and Crafters!
Baggo Tournament
Baggo, Bags, Corn hole, Bean Bags.... Whatever You call it, we're having a tournament.
Located in the Entertainment Pavilion (Beer Tent).
Beer Tent
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Carnival Wrist Bands until 5PM!
All you can ride wristbands for $40 per person until 5PM.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Live Music
Rebecca and the Grey Notes
Rebecca and the Grey Notes is an Americana band from Milwaukee that performs original music along with covers of songs by such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Led Zeppelin and more.
Free Admission!
Live Music
Too Hype Crew
When TooHypeCrew shows up, the party comes with them! 80's, 90's, & 2000's Hip-Hop and G-Funk.
Did we mention the FLY GIRLS?!
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Touch a Truck
Bring the kids for a hands-on experience with real trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy equipment! Our Touch a Truck event lets children explore, climb, and interact with the vehicles they see every day—while meeting the heroes who operate them. Perfect for families and free to attend!
Arts & Crafts Fair
Come checkout some of the amazing handmade items from one of our 110 Artists and Crafters!
Carnival
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Beer Tent
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Live Music
Rock Central
Come support the Rockin' Kids from Rock Central Music School as they show off their music skills on stage in the Entertainment Pavilion (Beer Tent).
Live Music
Big Al Wetzel Band
If you know Lake Geneva, you know Big Al!
Live Music
Venetian All Stars
Local Heroes and Local Legends take the stage for the final night on music. Don't miss the Venetian All Stars!
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Lighted Boat Parade
Check out the Venetian Style Lighted Boat Parade anywhere along the waterfront downtown Lake Geneva.
The best part is you can enter your boat! Sign up here
Announcers best heard from in front of the Riviera Beach.
Immediately followed by the Fireworks show.
FIREWORKS!
Don’t miss the grand finale of Venetian Festival — our spectacular fireworks show lighting up the sky over Geneva Lake! For our 64th annual celebration, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this one the biggest and brightest yet.
After all, what better way to celebrate 64 years of “Leadership Through Community Service” than with a little noise and a whole lot of fireworks?
Best Views: Anywhere along the downtown Lake Geneva waterfront. Arrive early to claim your spot — it fills up fast!
Bonus Tip: Track down a Lake Geneva Jaycee near the waterfront and snag a free glow stick for the kids!
Come for the festival, stay for the fireworks — and help us close out Venetian Festival with a bang.
2nd Annual Car Show
Cruise into Venetian Fest's 2nd Annual Car Show! Showcasing classic cars, hot rods, customs, and crowd favorites—this brand-new event invites car enthusiasts of all kinds to shine. Awards, dash plaques, and a lakefront setting make this a can't-miss addition to festival weekend.