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Lake Geneva Winterfest
January 29 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
VISIT Lake Geneva and the City of Lake Geneva are proud to present the 30th Annual Winterfest, featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship January 29 – February 2, 2025. 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.
Fifteen sculpting teams will begin their work on Wednesday, January 29 at Riviera Plaza and Flat Iron Park along the beautiful shore of Geneva Lake and finish on Saturday, February 1. Lake Geneva Winterfest is FREE to attend and view, and sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (or until they melt). We’ve gone a few times now and these sculptures are amazing and huge! We prefer them to ice sculptures, but both are fascinating.
You can also enjoy more wintery fun throughout Lake Geneva Winterfest including the Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk, bonfires on the beach, live entertainment, and a few NEW things in store for the 30th anniversary! It’s worth the road trip as we’ve gone a few times and the kids are asking to go again!
Lake Geneva Winterfest Schedule of Events
Friday, Jan. 31
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational competition continues | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park
- 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, Feb. 1
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational competition concludes at 11am | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park
- 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 | 10am-6pm
- Riviera Ballroom Warming & Entertainment Center | Riviera Ballroom | 10am-5pm
- Magpie’s Winterfest Concessions | 11am-5pm
- People’s Choice Award Voting | 10am-5pm
- Live Music 11am-4pm
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational Awards Ceremony | 3pm
- Bonfires on the Beach | 4-8pm | Riviera Beach | Concessions available for purchase
- Fox Valley Fire Art Performances | 5:30pm & 6:30pm | Riviera Beach
Sunday, Feb. 2
- Completed Snow Sculptures on Display | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park
- Downtown Ice Sculpture Walk | Downtown Lake Geneva
- Pearce’s Farm Stand Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 10am-6pm
- Boy Scout Troop #239 Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 9am-3pm
- Riviera Ballroom Warming Center | Riviera Ballroom | 10am-5pm
- Magpie’s Winterfest Concessions | 11am-4pm
- People’s Choice Voting 10am-3pm
- Live Music 11am-3pm
*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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