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With five major festivals and a variety of smaller events throughout the year, there is always something fun happening in Geneva.
French Market
The French Market brings farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more to downtown Geneva every Sunday from mid-April to mid-November. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Metra Train Station at Fourth and South streets.
Swedish Days Festival
Geneva’s largest festival features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, Kids’ Day fun, Sweden Väst, a Grand Parade, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva’s train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
RiverPark Concert Series
A variety of musical performances are held during this free event on Sunday evenings in July at 6 p.m. at the RiverPark Amphitheater on North River Lane and Peyton Street (151 N. River Lane). In case of rain, performance will take place at Geneva United Methodist Church, 211 Hamilton Street.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Enjoy a night of comedy and culture along the Fox River at Island Park, starting at 6 p.m. Stone Soup Shakespeare will perform a 90 minute version of the Taming of the Shrew for the whole family. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and picnic dinner.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Geneva Arts Fair
More than 140 artisans in a host of mediums from around the country are showcased along Third Street in downtown Geneva. Free admission; includes a children’s art area.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Check out the shining chrome and gleaming engines of antiques, custom build, sports and muscle cars along with food, music and a DJ; free admission. Fourth & James streets (Courthouse Parking Lot).
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Classic car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva, Illinois to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street hoping to be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" trophies.
Contact: Geneva Concours d’Elegance NFP, 630-584-3107
Sept. 2-3, 2018
The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival will have eight stage areas filled with national, regional and local music acts. Patrons also will enjoy hands-on workshops, topical song & story workshops, dance, vocal & instrument classes and plenty of children's entertainment. Come join the fun on the banks of the Fox River at beautiful Island Park.
Contact: Fox Valley Folklore Society, 630-897-0061
Sept. 7-9, 2018
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Flower Market offers fun fall decorations including pumpkins and gourds. An arts and crafts show, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic do
French Market
Sundays, starting April 15, 2018
Swedish Days Festival
June 19-24, 2018
Geneva’s largest festival features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, Kids’ Day fun, Sweden Väst, a Grand Parade, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva’s train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
RiverPark Concert Series
July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018
A variety of musical performances are held during this free event on Sunday evenings in July at 6 p.m. at the RiverPark Amphitheater on North River Lane and Peyton Street (151 N. River Lane). In case of rain, performance will take place at Geneva United Methodist Church, 211 Hamilton Street.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Shakespeare in the Park
July 7, 2018
Enjoy a night of comedy and culture along the Fox River at Island Park, starting at 6 p.m. Stone Soup Shakespeare will perform a 90 minute version of the Taming of the Shrew for the whole family. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and picnic dinner.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Geneva Arts Fair
July 28-29, 2018
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Classic Car Shows
July and Aug. on Thursday Evenings
Check out the shining chrome and gleaming engines of antiques, custom build, sports and muscle cars along with food, music and a DJ; free admission. Fourth & James streets (Courthouse Parking Lot).
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018
Classic car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva, Illinois to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street hoping to be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" trophies.
Contact: Geneva Concours d’Elegance NFP, 630-584-3107
Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
Sept. 2-3, 2018
The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival will have eight stage areas filled with national, regional and local music acts. Patrons also will enjoy hands-on workshops, topical song & story workshops, dance, vocal & instrument classes and plenty of children's entertainment. Come join the fun on the banks of the Fox River at beautiful Island Park.
Festival of the Vine
Sept. 7-9, 2018
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Flower Market offers fun fall decorations including pumpkins and gourds. An arts and crafts show, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic do
wntown.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick or treat in downtown Geneva. Participating restaurants and shops will have a sign in their window and offer treats from 2 - 5 p.m.
Contact: Economic Development Department, 630-938-4519
The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission will be hosting its latest annual fundraiser, Art Affair, a fabulous salon style cocktail party with live music and painting.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
The traditional Christmas Walk begins at 6 p.m. on Friday evening as Santa makes his appearance to light the Great Tree and open his Gingerbread House for the season. The House Tour is held on both Friday and Saturday. Five unique homes decorated for the holidays will open their doors to visitors.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Steeple Walk
Listen to beautiful holiday music in thesetting of four of Geneva’s historic churches. You will be treated to a variety of folk songs, instrumentals and Christmas classics. Each of the Steeple Walk performances lasts about 20 minutes.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Geneva Restaurant Week is pleased to highlight culinary excellence by offering an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants! No coupon or ticket is necessary. Just mention to the server at one of the participating restaurants that you would like the Restaurant Week offering.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Wedding Walk
March 2019
The Downtown Geneva Wedding Walk is the perfect time to see all Geneva has to offer to plan your unique wedding. Brides will have a chance to meet with venues, boutique shops, and visit some of the top wedding businesses in Chicagoland.
Contact: Geneva Bride
Geneva Film Festival
View independent films, meet filmmakers, producers and other film buffs during this exciting annual festival.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
More Special Events
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Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Downtown Trick or Treating
Oct. 25, 2018
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick or treat in downtown Geneva. Participating restaurants and shops will have a sign in their window and offer treats from 2 - 5 p.m.
Contact: Economic Development Department, 630-938-4519
Art Affair
Nov. 2018
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Christmas Walk & House Tour
Dec. 7-8, 2018
The traditional Christmas Walk begins at 6 p.m. on Friday evening as Santa makes his appearance to light the Great Tree and open his Gingerbread House for the season. The House Tour is held on both Friday and Saturday. Five unique homes decorated for the holidays will open their doors to visitors.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Steeple Walk
Dec. 2018
Listen to beautiful holiday music in the
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
Geneva Restaurant Week
Jan. 2019
Geneva Restaurant Week is pleased to highlight culinary excellence by offering an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants! No coupon or ticket is necessary. Just mention to the server at one of the participating restaurants that you would like the Restaurant Week offering.
Contact: Geneva Chamber of Commerce, 630-232-6060
Geneva Wedding Walk
March 2019
The Downtown Geneva Wedding Walk is the perfect time to see all Geneva has to offer to plan your unique wedding. Brides will have a chance to meet with venues, boutique shops, and visit some of the top wedding businesses in Chicagoland.Contact: Geneva Bride
Geneva Film Festival
March 2019
View independent films, meet filmmakers, producers and other film buffs during this exciting annual festival.
Contact: Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, 630-938-4530
More Special Events
Find a list of events that have been approved to be held in the City of Geneva.Subscribe to Festival and Events email notifications