Lake Geneva Winterfest
January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 31st Annual Winterfest, featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship January 28 – February 1, 2026. Lake Geneva Winterfest is home to America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational and to mark this special anniversary, they will welcome back past champions from across the country for an epic competition of skill and artistry.
Teams will begin their work on Wednesday, January 28 at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake and finish on Saturday, January 31. Lake Geneva Winterfest is FREE to attend and view, and sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (or until they melt).
You will also enjoy more wintery fun throughout Lake Geneva Winterfest, including the Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk, bonfires on the beach, live entertainment, and more!
Lake Geneva Winterfest Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 29th
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational competition continues | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park | Check out our 2026 Team Lineup.
- Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
Friday, January 30th
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational competition continues | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park | Check out our 2026 Team Lineup.
- Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
- Pearce’s Farm Stand Concessions | Wrigley Dr. | 12-6pm
- Bonfires on the Beach | 4-8pm | Riviera Beach | Concessions available for purchase
- Fox Valley Fire Art Performances | 5:30pm & 6:30pm | Riviera Beach
Saturday, January 31st
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- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational competition concludes with Tools Down at 11am. ( | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park | Check out our 2026 Team Lineup.
- Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
- Boy Scout Troop #239 Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 9am-4pm
- Pearce’s Farm Stand Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 10 am-6 pm
- Riviera Ballroom Warming & Entertainment Center | Riviera Ballroom | 10am-5pm
- Celebrations on Wells Winterfest Concessions | 11 am-5 pm
- People’s Choice Award Voting | 10 am-5 pm
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational Awards Ceremony | 3 pm
- Live Music | 10am-2pm
- Live Music | 12pm-2pm
- Live Music | 2 pm-5 pm
- Bonfires on the Beach | 4-8pm | Riviera Beach | Concessions available for purchase
- Fox Valley Fire Art Performances | 5:30pm & 6:30pm | Riviera Beach
Sunday, February 1st
- Completed Snow Sculptures on Display | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park | Check out our 2026 Team Lineup.
- Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
- Pearce’s Farm Stand Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 10 am-6 pm
- Boy Scout Troop #239 Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 9am-3pm
- Riviera Ballroom Warming Center | Riviera Ballroom | 10am-5pm
- Celebration on Wells Concessions | 11 am-4 pm
- People’s Choice Voting 10 am-3 pm
- Live Music | 12 pm-2 pm
- Live Music | 2 pm-5 pm
Also enjoy an array of more wintery fun during Winterfest, including a downtown ice sculpture tour, igloos and bonfires on the beach and so much more for the whole family.
Visit the Winterfest website for information about the 2026 snow sculpting teams, official event program, activities schedule and more.
*These snow sculptures are truly amazing! I’ve (Erin) personally been to this event three times (2015 and 2020 and 2023) to see and experience them and the work that goes into them. Highly recommend this event for a weekend of family fun and inspiration.
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