2016 54th Annual Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival

2016 VENETIAN FESTIVAL 54th Annual

Created by and Sponsored by Lake Geneva Jaycees – since 1962

Days of Operation

August 17th through August 21st, 2016

Wednesday – Friday 5pm to Midnight.
Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight.

Location: Flat Iron, Seminary and Library Parks – Lake Geneva, WI.

http://www.VenetianFest.com

Lake Geneva Jaycees Facebook Page

To Purchase Venetian Festival 50th Anniversary Posters click here.

Bands | Beer Tent | Craft Fair | Brat Stand | Carnival | Water Ski Show | Fireworks | Boat Parade | About | Contact

Entertainment Schedule (SHOW TIMES/INFO SUBJECT TO CHANGE ) BAND SUBMISSION IS CLOSED

(All Shows Located in the Jaycees Entertiament Pavilion “Beer Tent” – Must be 21 to enter – WE ID!!!)

Wednesday August 17 8PM-12AM OPENING NIGHT “BELLA CAIN“ www.bellacain.net ($5 Cover Charge at the door) Sponsored by Next Door Pub
Thursday August 18 8PM-12AM “Christopher’s Project“ christophersprojectonline.com   ($5 Cover Charge at the door) Sponsored by Sprechers Restaurant and Pub
Friday August 19 8PM-12AM “The Toys Band“ www.thetoysband.com     ($5 Cover Charge at the door) Sponsored by BWO Insurance
Saturday August 20 12PM-3PM DAY “The Acoustic Generation” www.theacousticgeneration.com (No Cover Charge) Sponsored by	The Acoustic Generation, the Midwest’s premier acoustic duo. We are a male/female duo that plays rock, pop and country songs that everybody knows and loves, and we play them well.
Saturday August 20 3PM-6PM DAY “Max Allen Band” www.maxallenmusic.com     (No Cover Charge) Sponsored by	Max Allen Band (MAB) is the brainchild and workhorse of singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Max Allen. Performing professionally since the age of 16, Allen got his start by selling home recordings out of a lunchbox at school, later making waves as an upcoming blues guitar prodigy. Some thirteen years later, he has grown into a seasoned performer and composer whose tastes have evolved to include the very best of funk, rock, blues, pop, jazz, reggae, classical, EDM and hip-hop. For over a decade, Allen and MAB have kept audiences all over the country coming back for more of the wide variety of genres, incredible musicianship, thoughtful lyrics and contagious melodies that each show brings. Max Allen has six studio albums and thousands of performances to his credit, and he is still going strong. The local trio Max Allen Band (MAB) has been honored with the title of Indy’s “Best Blues Band” for a second year in a row.  This trio has a well known following throughout Indiana and Chicago and makes regular appearances at The Cubby Bear.
Saturday August 20 12PM-3PM DAY “Baggo Tournament”	Register for Baggo Tournament
Saturday August 20 8PM-12AM NIGHT “Too White Crew“ www.toowhitecrew.com      ($5 Cover Charge at the door) Sponsored by Piggly Wiggly	There is simply no band anywhere like the Too White Crew. It is a tribute to 80’s and 90’s hip hop, featuring all live music from a six piece band, accompanied by choreographed “Fly Girl” dancers. It’s a party band – it’s a show – it’s art – it’s madness on stage – all packaged in an unprecedented and family friendly way. This high energy, interactive show features the sites, the sounds, the moves, the fashion and antics of hip hop’s most colorful era. TWC has opened for countless hip hop and pop legends and has toured the country since 2002.
Sunday August 21 12PM-6PM DAY “Lake Geneva House of Music“  www.lakegenevahouseofmusic.com (No Cover Charge) Sponsored by	The Lake Geneva House of Music is the number one choice for performance-based music schools in the Geneva Lakes area.
Sunday August 21 8PM-12AM NIGHT “Fresh Hops Band“  www.freshhopsband.com   ($5 Cover Charge at the door) Sponsored by Champs Sports Bar & Grill	Fresh Hops is a 4 piece original jam band from Northwest Indiana. The band formed in March 2008 as a musical improvisational outlet among friends. Now Fresh Hops has evolved into a captivating, high energy live act. The group has seen numerous line ups and instrument inclusion which has led to an eclectic mix of sounds and atmospheres. As writers and performers Fresh Hops constantly blurs the lines between genres and style, often during the course of a single song That “anything goes” attitude has translated to a stage show that remains fresh and fun from show to show. The realization that jazz, classic soul, bluegrass, classical, metal and progressive jam rock can all shake hands and play nice has guided them to create remarkable tunes from an ever-expanding palette.

Beer Tent Hours

The Lake Geneva Beer Tent is open Wednesday – Friday 5pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight.

Currently serving the following fine Beverages from our Sponsor Beachwood (Budweiser)

• Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Light Lime
• Spotted Cow, Totally Naked
• Guinness, Sprecher’s Hefe Weis
• Shocktop Lemon Shandy, New Belgium Fat Tire
• Woodchuck Cider, Lagunitas IPA, Geneva Lake Blonde
• Bud Light Lime-a-rita and Razber-rita
• Monster ABS 0, Monster Rehab Pink Lemonade
• Non Alcoholic (Odouls) beverages available as well

Beverages may be purchased in the beer tent only with Tokens. Tokens are available in the beer tent.

Craft Fair Information

• Date: Saturday August 20th and Sunday August 21st
• Hours: Sat 10AM – 5PM, Sun 10AM – 4PM
• Location: Library Park – Lake Geneva Lake Front Main Street – Hwy 50 West
• Exhibitors: 110
• Admission: FREE
• For more information about the Craft Fair or if you are a Vendor please visit our Craft Fair Information site here

Brat Stand Information

Sponsored by Lake Geneva Jaycees

• Date: Saturday August 20th and Sunday August 21st
• Hours: 10AM-4PM Sat and Sun & 8PM-10PM Sunday
• Location: Library Park – Lake Geneva Lake Front Main Street – Hwy 50 West
• Brats, Soda, Water, Chip, Pretzels and Candy

Carnival Information

• Date: August 17th through August 21st
• Hours: Wednesday – Thursday 5PM to 10:30PM. Friday 5PM to 11:30PM. Saturday Noon till 11:30PM. Sunday Noon till 10:30PM
• Location: Flat Iron Park and Seminary Park
• Ride Specials: $20 “wristbands” Wednesday & Thursday 5PM-10PM and Saturday Noon to 5PM
• Carnival Operator: Mr. Ed’s Magical Midways, LLC.

Water Ski Show Information
Wonder Lake Ski Team

• Date: Sunday August 21st
• Hours: Starts at 6PM
• Location: Geneva Lake Front by Library Park & The Riviera

Sponsored by Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Fireworks Information

Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees, City of Lake Geneva, and Fireworks Sponsors

FIREWORKS SPONSORS:

Boat Parade Information

Parking Information

The City of Lake Geneva offers parking at the following locations:

• Cook Street Municipal Lot (Map Item “A”)
• Center Street Municipal Lot (Map Item “B”)
• Main Street (Map Item “C”)
• Notes: South Side, between Madison and Maxwell Streets
• Sage Street Municipal Lot (Map Item “D”)
• Notes: No meters, free parking year-round
• Eastview Elementary School/Dunn Field Lot (Map Item “E”)
• Notes: No meters, free parking year-round
• Seminary Park Lot (Map Item “F”)
• Notes: Parking for boat trailers only
• Geneva Street Municipal Lot (Map Item “G”)

LOT MAP: http://www.626geneva.com/Maps/City%20Parking%20Lots.pdf

Parking is also available at the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday. $5.00
YMCA is located at : 203 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Transportation Information

Lakes Area Taxi
112 South 4th Street,
Delavan, WI 53115-1802
(262) 248-4770

A1 Limousine
(262) 245-1400

Senior Cab & Event Shuttle Services
W3099 Krueger Rd
Lake Geneva, WI 53147-2760
(262) 949-8294

Lodging Information

The Harbor Shores of Lake Geneva
www.harborshoreslg.com
300 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147
Phone: 262-248-9181
Reservations: 888-746-7371 (888-SHORES1)

The Mill Creek Hotel
www.millcreekhotel.com
123 Center Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Reservations: 877-MCH-LGWI (877-624-5494)

Please visit the Lake Geneva Chamber of Commerce

Phone: 262-248-4416
Toll-Free: (800) 345-1020
Fax: 262-248-1000
E-mail: info@lakegenevawi.com

Event Contact Information