By Jennifer Much | Photo by Holly Leitner
The flowers are beginning to bloom and there’s a hint of spring in the air — get out and explore the beautiful Geneva Lake area with entertaining events around the lake. From taste-testing delicious dishes at area eateries during Restaurant Week to wellness workshops and a fashion show during Women’s Weekend, spring is a fantastic time to discover new activities in and around Lake Geneva!
April 19: Lyons Township Fire Department 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast
When: Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Town of Lyons, 6339 Hospital Rd., Burlington
Details: Start your day with an all-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast! The price for breakfast is donation based and includes fluffy pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk and juice. There will also be basket raffles, cash raffles, and a gun raffle.
April 19-27: Lake Geneva Restaurant Week
When: Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27
Where: Participating restaurants in Lake Geneva
Details: Celebrate Lake Geneva’s delicious dining scene by visiting your favorite spots or trying out new ones during Restaurant Week! Dozens of the area’s best restaurants will feature exclusive menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a list of participating restaurants, menu guides, chef spotlights and local libation highlights, visit www.visitlakegeneva.com/lake-geneva-restaurant-week or watch social media for exciting event announcements.
April 24: Swirl, Sip, Savor: Springtime in a Glass
When: Thursday, April 24
Where: Geneva Tap House, 252 Broad St, Lake Geneva
Details: Stop in for a Spring Wine Tasting! Guests will sample 5 spring wines and tiny bites. Tickets are $25 per person and are available for purchase in person or by calling (262) 812-8099.
April 25-27: 2025 Women’s Weekend Lake Geneva
Where: The Riviera, 812 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva and additional venues throughout town
Details: Explore new experiences and create lasting memories with Women’s Weekend Lake Geneva. This year’s theme, “Your Adventure Begins Here,” welcomes guests with a variety of fun dining, shopping and activity experiences. Guests select from activities such as a fashion show, boat cruise brunch, wellness workshops and more. A VIP package add-on is also available. Proceeds from the event go to the Geneva Lake Women’s Association philanthropic fund to benefit area charities in Walworth County.
April 25-27: Wee Whiskey Fest 2025
When: Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Lodge Geneva National, W4240 WI-50, Lake Geneva
Details: Join fellow whiskey enthusiasts for a weekend of festivities and live entertainment including Scottish bagpiping. The event begins with the Grand Tasting at Lodge Geneva National’s Aspen Ballroom, which will feature 150 premium Bourbons and Whiskies from 50+ distilleries. The weekend also includes multiple dinner pairing options from local restaurants, lively parties and tastings at a variety of local establishments in downtown Lake Geneva. Partake in whiskey cocktail contests and complete the weekend with a thrilling closing party. For more information or to purchase ticket packages, visit www.weewhiskeyfest.com.
May 5: Geneva Lakes Burger Throwdown
When: Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 3 pm.
Where: Lodge Geneva National, W4240 WI-50, Lake Geneva
Details: Taste-test custom burger samples crafted by over 10 area chefs who will be competing for the Best Burger of 2025. All proceeds will benefit the Badger High School Culinary ProStart Program. Enjoy live music, a cash bar and complimentary desserts. For tickets, visit vancoevents.com/us/CFFC.
May 16–18: Wisconsin Cheese Festival
When: Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Rd H, Lake Geneva
Details: Cheese lovers unite for a gathering of cheese makers, farmers, artisans and vendors for the Wisconsin Cheese Festival. The event will pair world-class Americana, country, folk and bluegrass music with whiskey, wine and craft beer and lots of cheese! Attendees will enjoy fun contests, educational presentations, fantastic music and food. For more information or tickets, visit www.cheesefestwi.com.
May 17: Spring Food Truck Festival
When: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn
Details: Featuring 20+ food trucks, plus games and live music. For more info, visit elkhornchamber.com.
May 18: Downtown Lake Geneva Spring Wine Walk
When: Sunday, May 18, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva
Details: Stroll through the streets of beautiful Lake Geneva while sampling wines along the way. Participants will try different wines from dozens of downtown businesses. Event proceeds will benefit the Downtown Lake Geneva, Inc. community event programming. Tickets sell out quickly; visit downtownlakegeneva.org.
May 21: Wine & Dine on the Lake
When: Wednesday, May 21, 5:45-8 p.m.
Where: Lake Lawn Queen, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan
Details: Set sail on board the Lake Lawn Queen for a dinner cruise. Dinner entails a four-course experience with wine and distinct flavors of the Pacific Northwest including Hamachi Crudo, Green Papaya Salad, Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs and more. Each course is also paired with wine from premier Oregon and Washington vineyards. For full course information, boarding/sail time and tickets, visit www.lakelawnresort.com/events/wine-dine-summer-series-presented-by-ste-michelle-wine-estates.
May 25: 2025 American Legion Post 327 Memorial Weekend Scramble
When: Sunday, May 25, 1 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 US Hwy 12/67, Elkhorn
Details: Honor and celebrate those who have served with a day out on the course. The event features a two-person team, 18-hole scramble, hole events, raffle, a buffet dinner following the round and prizes for first, fourth and eighth places. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Fisher House. Register your two-person team at www.evergreengolf.com/product-page/memorial-weekend-scramble.
May 31: Surf-N-Turf Dinner Train
When: Saturday, May 31, 5:30-7:45 p.m.
Where: East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St., East Troy
Details: Travel along the rails from East Troy to Phantom Lake in Mukwonago while enjoying the scenic ride and a three-course meal. Dinner will begin with a Wisconsin cheese and sausage board and follow with a Raspberry Walnut salad and filet entree topped with sauteed mushrooms, sweet Vidalia onion sauce, garlic lime shrimp, truffle oil potatoes and accompanied by farm-fresh vegetables and dinner rolls. Dessert of tiramisu cupcakes is included and a cash bar will be available. Advanced reservations are required and can be reserved by calling (262) 642-3263.
June 6-8: Bacon Fest
When: Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8; 3-10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn
Details: The second annual Bacon Fest will include hundreds of vendors and hard-to-find bacon dishes, as well as a beer garden, desserts, activities for all ages and live music each night. Tickets are $15 per person and weekend passes are available for $20 for an individual or two for $25. VIP tickets (called VIBE tickets) are available as well. Early bird savings on tickets are good through May 1. Visit BaconFestWI.com.
