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Weekend Champagne Brunch - The
Grandview Restaurant & Lounge at the Geneva Inn.
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. (262)248-5680.
Sunday
Lakeside Brunch at the Fontana Grill at the Abbey Resort,
Fontana.
With spectacular views of the marina, opulent buffets and made-to-order
service, it's an experience you won't want to miss. Champagne.
Caviar. Smoked shrimp. Hand-carved meats. Pasta dishes, omelets and
crepes created for you while you watch. Special dessert creations from
the imagination of our own Pastry Chef. Served from 9 am to 1
pm. $29.95 per person. For reservations, please
call our
Concierge at 800-709-1323, Ext. 1433.
Millie's
Restaurant and Gift Haus, Delavan. More
than just an ordinary restaurant, Millie’s is a one-of-a-kind
destination which has drawn people from neighboring counties and states
since 1964. The beautiful country setting brings Old World charm and
New World hospitality together in a warm invitation to linger awhile.
Located on 7 acres of rich Wisconsin farmland, the lush English gardens
are a delight in any season. Dotted with many unique shops, brick
courtyards and a delightful Victorian Gazebo, Millie’s is an
escape from the everyday. For more information, call
(262)728-2434 or see www.millieswi.com.
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Geneva Lake Shore Path
- Enjoy
the beautiful lake on a 21-mile hike around the lake! The
trail
is broken into seven segments offering views of the gorgeous landscaped
estates that were built around the lake. Free and open all
year
round.
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Yerkes Observatory,
part of the
University of Chicago's Department of Astronomy, offers free tours
every Saturday morning at 10:00, 11:00 and Noon. It houses the world's
largest refracting telescope, and is located on beautiful grounds at
373 West Geneva Street, Williams Bay (6 miles west of Lake Geneva) and
just minutes from Lazy Cloud.
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Lake Geneva
Cruise Line offers a wide variety of sight seeing boat tours on Geneva
Lake. Tours
operate from mid-April through early November. All tours are narrated
and offer an up close look at the beautiful and historic estates that
line the lake shore. Available sight seeing tours include the
famous US Mailboat Tour, Geneva Bay Mansions Tour, Full Lake Mansions
Tours, Ice Cream Social Tour and evening Sundowner Cruises.
Lake
Geneva Cruise Line also offers dining tours including a Luncheon Tour,
Sunday Champagne Brunch, Sunset Dinner Cruise and Dixieland Jazz Dinner
Cruise. NEW for the 2007 season is the BLACK
POINT TOUR. For information or reservations,
call 800-558-5911 or see www.cruiselakegeneva.com.
Apple Barn
Orchard & Winery
- W6384 Sugar Creek Road, Elkhorn, WI 53121. (262)
728-3266. Fax: (262) 740-0208. Pick your
own or
already picked apples, fruit wines, apple cider, cider donuts, caramel
apples, pumpkins, gifts, pantry items and more. Apple Barn
store
and winery will be open also. Visit www.applebarnorchardandwinery.com
for more information.
The
Elegant Farmer - 1545 Main St.,
Mukwonago, WI 53149. Farm Kitchen,
Bakery, Deli & Market and family fun attraction featuring Simply
the Best Apple
Pie Baked in a Paper Bag, Cider Baked Ham, Caramel & Cheese
Popcorn, Jumbo Cookies & Muffins and much, much more.
Family
Fun includes seasonal hayrides, apple picking, East Troy Electric
Railroad trolley rides and lots more. For more information,
please call
(262)
363-6770 or visit www.elegantfarmer.com.
East Troy Railroad Museum -
2002 Church Street in East Troy, one mile north of I-43 at Hwy. 120.
Ten Mile Scenic Train Ride, Museum Tour, Visit to The Elegant Farmer
& Lauber's Ice Cream Parlor. Please call (262)642-3263, or
visit www.easttroyrr.org
for more information.
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Wine Tastings - Global
Gourmet, Lake Geneva.
Wine Tastings will take place every Saturday in 2007 from 12:30 P.M. to
5:00 P.M. in the Wine Room of Global Gourmet. Come and sample
a
variety of international and domestic wines. Wine specials
will
be offered during the wine tastings. (262)248-3222.
Staller Estate Winery,
one of Walworth County’s newest wineries, announces its brand new Wine Production Facility and Tasting Room. The
winery is currently open to the public. Staller Estate is located at W8896
County Hwy A, just east of Highway 89, seven miles south of Whitewater.
Current hours are 11:00 to 6:00 daily. Contact the winery at (608)
883-2100 or www.stallerestate.com.
"Open
Jam" with the Incredible Michael Coleman at Bobby Rockets, Lyons.
Every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and every Thursday from 7 p.m. to
close. Voted one of the top 50 bluesmen in the world by
Guitar
World Magazine, and certainly one of Chicago's hottest guitar slingers,
Michael Colemand has been a staple on the Chicago Music scene for more
than 30 years. Visit us to join in, or just to enjoy the
music! (262)757-0000.
Nino
the Magician at Bobby Rockets, Lyons.
Every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nino will amaze
you with magic, mind reading, and fun either at your table or at the
bar. (262)757-0000
Live
Music - every Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Broken Spoke Roadhouse, W9698
Highway 14, Darien. For more information,
call 724-5400.
Open
Blues Jam with the Organgrinders - every Sunday at 3 p.m. at
the Broken Spoke Roadhouse, W9698 Highway 14, Darien.
For more information, call 724-5400.
Live Entertainment in Lake Geneva -
Hemingway's Port of Call & the South of Disorder Bar, N3270
Cty. Hwy. H, Lake Geneva. Live Music every
Friday and Saturday night! Call (262) 348-1200 for details or visit www.hemingwaysportofcall.com.
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June 6 – August 31, 2008
“Celebrating Birds and Blooms”
The Geneva Lake Art Association’s summer exhibit featuring
member
artist’s works. Opening reception will be June 6,
6-8pm. 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 call
262-249-7988or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org
August 27 - September 1 - 159th
Annual Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn. Carnival,
pony rides, petting zoo, live entertainment, livestock exhibition,
tractor pulls and demolition derby. 262-723-3228 or see www.walworthcountyfair.com.
Featuring a Truck and Tractor Pull on Wednesday, August 27, The Little
River Band on Thursday, August 28, Little Big Town on Friday, August
29, Billy Ray Cyrus on Saturday, August 30, Huey Lewis and The News on
Sunday, August 31, and a Demolition Derby on Monday, September 1.
August 28 - Groundspeed Bluegrass Band, Concerts at the Lakefront, every Thursday, Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7:00 pm. Free to the public. For more information, call 262-248-4416.
August 29 - "Farmer's Market " in Edgewater Park on the Lakefront in Williams Bay from Noon - 6:00 P.M.
For information, call Virginia Hollister, WBBA, at 262-245-1797.
Items for sale include fresh produce, flowers, plants &
trees, wool
yarn and wool batts, bake goods, along with yard decorations and
planters.
August 29 - "Neil Rose Band", Live Music at Champ's
Sports Bar and Grill, 8:30pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI.
(262) 248-6008.
August 31 - The Salon Series at Black Point introduces
Historic Lake Geneva Estates and their Chicago Connection
featuring guest speaker Mr. William Tyre. Enjoy a special tour of the mansion
with period-clothed docents at 4:30pm, followed by 5:15pm presentation.
Fellowship, light pre-dinner refreshments and traditional lowering of the flag
at 6:30pm. Reservations are $75 per person. Call Black Point Historic Preserve
Office Mon.-Fri., 262-248-1888.
September 4 - 7 - 2nd 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. Call (262) 245-8635 or visit www.lakegenevawinefestival.com. Delight in the taste of fine
wines and food while supporting the needs of children and families in our
community.
September 5 - "Farmer's Market " in Edgewater Park on the Lakefront in Williams Bay from Noon - 6:00 P.M.
For information, call Virginia Hollister, WBBA, at 262-245-1797.
Items for sale include fresh produce, flowers, plants &
trees, wool
yarn and wool batts, bake goods, along with yard decorations and
planters.
September 5 thru November 9, 2008 "Fall Exhibit" The Geneva Lake Art Association's fall exhibit
featuring member artist's works. Opening reception will be
September 5, 6-8pm. Regular gallery hours are Saturday 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 call
262-249-7988 or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org.
September 5 - "Matt Meyer", Live Music at Champ's Sports
Bar and Grill, 8:30pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262)
248-6008.
September 12 - "Hobie and the Leftovers", Live Music at Champ's Sports
Bar and Grill, 8:30pm, no cover charge, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262)
248-6008.
September 12 - "Farmers Market " in Edgewater Park on the Lakefront in Williams Bay from Noon - 6:00 P.M.
For information, call Virginia Hollister, WBBA, at 262-245-1797.
Items for sale include fresh produce, flowers, plants &
trees, wool
yarn and wool batts, bake goods, along with yard decorations and
planters.
September 13 - October 26 - Country with Character. From apple picking to off-road
cycling; star gazing to culinary grazing. Tour county farms, harvest festival,
and restaurant specials featuring county-gown and raised foodstuffs.
800-395-8687, www.countrywithcharacter.com.
September 19 - "Farmer's Market " in Edgewater Park on the Lakefront in Williams Bay from Noon - 6:00 P.M.
For information, call Virginia Hollister, WBBA, at 262-245-1797.
Items for sale include fresh produce, flowers, plants &
trees, wool
yarn and wool batts, bake goods, along with yard decorations and
planters.
September 20 2nd annual Walworth County Memory Walk raising money and awareness for
the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. Walk starts at Library Park in Lake Geneva
at 11 am. Registration begins at 9:30am. 3 mile lakeshore path, or 1 mile historic route can be selected
by walkers. Entertainment, lunch and raffle prizes provided after walk ends for all participants. For more
information call Andy Kerwin at 262-248-4558 or Wendy Betley at 262-210-5288 or visit www.alz.org/sewi
to register individually or as a walking team. Call Andy or Wendy for corporate sponsorship opportunities.
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 28, ANTIQUES FLEA MARKET, Rain or Shine.at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in
Elkhorn, WI. 7 a.m. Over 500 dealers inside and outside. Admission $4.00 - Free Parking, Food on
Grounds - for more information go to www.nlpromotionsllc.com.
October 2 PIG ROAST, 6-8 pm, Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser, Champ's Sports Bar and Grill
in the Garden, 747 Main St. Lake Geneva, WI 262-248-6008
October 4 The Fat Tire memorial Tour of Lake Geneva, 21.5 mile bicycle tour through Lake Geneva,
Fontana, and Williams Bay. For more information, see www.fattirememorialtour.com, or call 262-248-1196
October 11 and 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.
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 16 - December 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 5 - 7 - A Weekend of Holiday Celebrations. The Festival of Lights, Downtown
Lake Geneva. Tree Llighting ceremony, live entertainment,
including the arrival of reindeer and Father Christmas.
Activities throughout Lake Geneva's fine retail shops and
restaruants. (262)248-4448.
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