Winterfest
One of the highlights of the winter season in Walworth County is the annual Winterfest festival in Lake Geneva! One of my favorite winter festivals. Be here to witness teams from around the country hard at work during an epic 72-hour competition where their artistry is put to the test in creating remarkable, larger-than-life snow sculptures. On top of the incredible works of art, Winterfest offerings include the Cocoa Crawl and Ice Sculpture Walk through Downtown, Fire & Ice Bar at Baker House, hovercraft rides, specials sales and events at shops an boutiques like the Cornerstone Shop & Gallery Annual Sale, delicious pop-ups from Lake Geneva Country Meats, Bonfires on the Beach, and more! Make sure to go to our website for additional details – or go to WinterfestLG.com. As always, Winterfest is FREE admission for all ages!
Tom Briscoe Comedy Show
Join the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson for an original stand-up comedy show from one of the best! New York based Tom Briscoe can be found performing at premiere comedy clubs, resorts and corporate events nationwide and on some of the best stages in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and cruise ships worldwide. He hilariously shares his false starts in other careers, foreign travel mishaps, plus slants and rants on his futile attempts at being a manly-man in the girly-girl house occupied by his wife, daughters, and their female Pomeranian. Limited seating to allow for social distancing. Get tickets for the 11 am show or the 5 pm show, Saturday February 6th.
Valentine’s Day String Art – Kids Build
Do your kiddos love crafting? Join Nailed It DIY Studio Sunday, February 7th for a special Valentine’s Day make and take event. Work together on a String Art project and enjoy some sweet Valentine’s Day treats. Advanced registration is highly recommended, so call (262) 374-8834 to get signed up.
For information on these events and more, go to VisitWalworthCounty.com/Events.
Folks will be kicking off the winter celebration with a large creamy cup of hot chocolate at Burlington’s annual Hot ChocolateFest. Anything you could possibly associate with winter will be included in these three days. Break out your winter woolies to enjoy open skating on Echo Lake, ice bowling, snowman decorating contests, and broom ball. Then warm up with hot chocolate, storytelling around campfires, and a chili contest. This weekend will also include live music, a Winter Artisan Faire, and a scavenger hunt for the kids. Warm up those dancing shoes at the Old fashioned “Sock Hop”, then wrap up the weekend fun with a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday.
On the shore of frozen Delavan Lake, the Community Park pavilion will resonate with the sounds of hot jazz from the Elkhorn, Big Foot and Delavan-Darien High School Jazz Bands at the Town of Delavan’s Winterfest. Food and drinks will be available to satisfy you while you purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets to help support the Delavan-Darien Arts Booster Club and the Friends of the Park. Locals and visitors alike will be excited about the door prizes; this is your chance to win season boat passes or two season non-resident passes. Make sure you take advantage of the 
For nine days, Winterfest takes over the city and the shore line of Geneva Lake in downtown Lake Geneva. Walking down Wrigley Drive you will see the infamous sculptures created for the U.S. Snow Sculpting Competition and the Ice Castles decorating the shoreline. Throughout the city, you will find a plethora of events that make up this elaborate winter celebration. Events include, but are not limited to: Hovercraft Experiences, Dinner & Dance Party, Human Dog Sled races, Souper Family Fun Night, a Food and Wine Pairing, The Supper Club Experience, Kids’ Snow Sculpting Lessons, the Winterfest Showcase, Cocoa Crawl, Chilly Jiggers Ice Fishing Derby, Helicopter Rides, the Polar Bar, Chili Cook-Off, Live Music, and Candlelight Hike. Details for all of these events can be found on the Walworth County Visitors Bureau’s events calendar.
Grand Geneva’s Winter Carnival hosts skiing, snowboarding and fun snow activities for the whole family to enjoy! If you have got the skills, take part in their Ski Boarder Cross and Rail Jam competitions or just enjoy the festivities all over The Mountain Top. If you’re not a skier, relax in the Beer Tent and let the kids tackle free activities made just for them. The festivities will conclude with a beautiful fireworks display and the Torch Light Hillside Parade at 8:30 pm.
Sky Circus on Ice hosts professional kite teams from around the world to showcase their skills during this winter festival on the shore of Delavan Lake. You can only truly enjoy the awe and wonder in person. Expert snow sculptors and ice carvers will also demonstrate their skills along the shore of Lake Lawn Resort and the historic brick street in downtown Delavan.
Delavan hosts one of the largest train shows in the Midwest, featuring operating layouts in multiple scales. See some of the most exciting layouts from the ‘big’ shows as well as beautiful local layouts. This is a big train show with all the comforts of the small town atmosphere. Located in the center of historic downtown Delavan. This family-friendly event has loads of fun and free admission for all!
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