Winter Wonderland... Meet Winterfest.

Celebrate the season at Lake Geneva's 25th Annual Winterfest! Here you’ll discover how art, family fun and the magic of the season come together for an unforgettable winter getaway. Watch teams of award-winning snow sculptors as they compete for the national title in the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship. The competition is free and open to the public, so come see these larger-than-life snow sculptures created before your very eyes! Plus, enjoy an array of one-of-a-kind, winter-inspired events and activities for the whole family! 

2020 U.S. NATIONAL SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

​WED, JAN 29 | 11am | Snow Sculpting Begins | Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park 

THU-FRI, JAN 30-31 | Snow Sculpting Continues

SAT, FEB 1 | 11am Snow Sculpting Concludes | 11am-2pm People's Choice Award Voting | 3pm Awards Ceremony

DAILY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 

WED, JAN 29 

• Snow Sculpting Begins - 11am | Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park
• Winter Film Fest Free Movie Night: Fargo (R) - 7:30pm | Geneva Theater | 244 Broad Street

THU, JAN 30

• Snow Sculpting Continues - Around the clock | Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park
• Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
• Fireside S’mores & Sounds - 5-9pm | Riviera Beach | More>
• Winter Warm Up: Dueling Bourbon Whiskey Dinner Pairing - 6pm | Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 747 Main Street
• Winter Film Fest Free Movie Night: The Shining (R) - 7:30pm | Geneva Theater | 244 Broad Street

FRI, JAN 31 

• Snow Sculpting Continues - Around the clock | Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park 
• Winter Film Fest Feature Movie: Frozen 2 - Show Times Vary | Geneva Theater | 244 Broad Street
• Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
• Downtown Cocoa Crawl - 4-6:30pm | Participating Downtown Businesses 
• Fireside S’mores & Sounds - 5-9pm | Riviera Beach | More>
• Fire Spinner Performances - 7pm and 9pm | Riviera Beach
• Human Dog Sled Races - Check-in 5-7pm | First race at 7:30pm | Riviera Beach 
• Winter White Ball at the Mansion | 7-11pm | Baker House 1885 | 327 Wrigley Dr.

SAT, FEB 1

• People’s Choice Award Voting - 11am-2pm | Riviera Ballroom and Lake Geneva Visitor Center 
• Snow Sculpting Concludes - 11am | Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park
• Winterfest Marketplace - 9am-5pm | Riviera Ballroom
• Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
• Winter Film Fest Feature Movie: Frozen 2 - Show Times Vary | Geneva Theater | 244 Broad Street
• Grand Geneva Resort Winter Carnival & Fireworks - 11am-10pm | Fireworks at 8:30pm | Grand Geneva Resort & Spa | 7036 Grand Geneva Way
• Lake Geneva Chili Cook-Off - 11am-3pm | Hawk's View Golf Club | 7377 Krueger Road
• Snow Sisters Character Meet & Greet - 11am-3pm | Riviera Ballroom
• Winterfest Family Art Activities - 11am-4pm | Gallery 223 | 223 Broad Street
• Winter Beer Garden Craft Distillery Tasting - 12pm | Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 747 Main Street
• U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship Awards  Ceremony - 3pm | Riviera Ballroom
• Laser Light Show Finale - 6pm | Riviera Plaza
• Fireside S’mores & Sounds - 5-9pm | Riviera Beach
• Fire Spinner Performances - 5pm and 7:30pm | Riviera Beach
• Winter Film Fest: 80’s Ski Bum Movie, Party & Costume Contest - 10pm | Geneva Theater | 244 Broad Street 

SUN, FEB 2 

• Snow Sculpture Viewing - Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park
• Winterfest Marketplace - 10am-3pm | Riviera Ballroom
• Snow Sisters Character Meet & Greet - 11am-3pm | Riviera Ballroom
• Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
• Winterfest Family Art Activities - 11am-4pm | Gallery 223 | 223 Broad Street
• Winter Film Fest Free Movie: Ground Hog Day (PG) - 12pm | Geneva Theater | 244 Broad Street

ONGOING JAN 29 - FEB 2 

• The Ice Box Out Back: Ice Skating, Igloos, Ice Bar & More - Hours vary by activity | The Ridge Hotel | W4240 WI Hwy 50
• Ice Castles - *Weather Permitting* | Hours vary | Geneva National Resort & Club | 1221 Geneva National Avenue

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