Every winter, Lake Geneva hosts Winterfest, a nine day festival that celebrates art, winter, family, and fun.
2019 Winterfest will be Saturday, January 26th to Sunday, February 3rd, 2019.
Winterfest is home to dozens of events including the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition, where fifteen teams of the most talented snow sculptors and artists from around the country gather to compete for a national title. The entire competition is open to the public, so Winterfest attendees can actually watch the artists at work!
The festival doesn’t stop there – Winterfest is also home to a Human Dog Sled Race, The Abominable Snow Race, magic shows, helicopter rides, a chili cook-off, and incredible deals at local hotels and restaurants. There is something for everyone in Lake Geneva!
Excited about Winterfest? Check out the upcoming events!
Join us for a wonderful evening of Music, Comedy, and Magic at the Riviera Ballroom.
Music: Unhitc’d
Comedy: Steve Iott
Magic: Tristan Crist Magic and Illusion Show
Food Samples & drinks are available. **First two drinks included in price**
After Party: The New Glarus Beer After Party at Champs Sports Bar and Grill
Where: Riviera Ballroom
The Cocoa Crawl is a family-friendly event taking place as a compliment to the many Winterfest activities happening in the area from January 27th – February 4th. This event is free and will take place downtown Lake Geneva.
You can check in at the Geneva Theater to pick up a map and list of participating businesses. From there, feel free to visit as many businesses as you would like and come back to the Geneva Theater to vote on your favorite.
New this year, the Geneva Theater will be hosting a free showing of the movie Frozen, with Elsa and Ana meet and greet, for those who participated in the Cocoa Crawl.
If you’re a downtown business and would like to participate, please email Bridget at : [email protected]
Location: Various Locations Downtown Lake Geneva
Vote for your favorite sculpture!
Voting will take place Saturday, February 3rd and will end at 2:00 P.M. The voting areas are located in the Riviera Ballroom and in the Visitor Center in Flat Iron Park.
The Awards Ceremony will start at 3:00 P.M. in the Riviera Ballroom.
Be sure to pick up your informational guide when you arrive!
Do you have a great chili recipe, love to eat chili or are you just looking for a fun winter event? Come to the Third Annual Lake Geneva Chili Cookoff presented by Lake Geneva Country Meats and Hawk’s View Golf Course on February 3rd, 2018! Hosted at Hawk’s View Golf Course, this event is just $10 to attend, kids under 10 are free, and a family of 4 gets in for $25! After 1 PM, tickets are just $5 for entertainment, sledding, s’mores, and hot chocolate. Tickets to attend are sold at the door when you arrive. Check out what we have planned:
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Join us at The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for the annual Winter Carnival. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with skiing, snowboarding, and fun snow activities!
