Wednesday Night
Sons of Sconnie, formerly members of “The Toys”, continue to reign in all of the essential elements of a great Wisconsin live-music performance; superb song selection to please all crowds, a high-energy performance that keeps you guessing, and of course, the ability to tap the keg everywhere we go!
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Thursday Night
Get ready to rock with Rok Brigade, the ultimate Def Leppard tribute band bringing high-energy 80s rock to Lake Geneva’s Venetian Festival. Known for their explosive stage presence, killer vocals, and authentic sound, Rok Brigade delivers the full Def Leppard experience—from the big hits to deep cuts that true fans love.
Formed by six seasoned musicians with a passion for arena rock, Rok Brigade faithfully recreates the look, sound, and energy of Def Leppard’s biggest tours. Their performances include iconic anthems like Pour Some Sugar On Me, Photograph, Hysteria, and Rock of Ages.
Catch them live during Venetian Festival for a night of electrifying nostalgia and unforgettable summer vibes.
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Friday Night
Nashville-based country music singer/songwriter, Kelly Daniels, is taking the stage by storm with his superior showmanship and a familiar, down home country sound. Having begun his journey as a professional musician in 2011 as the founder and lead vocalist of popular Midwest country music tribute band, “Rockstar Rodeo,” Kelly has nearly two decades of valuable experience as a musician and
performer.
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Saturday Afternoon
Rebecca and the Grey Notes is an Americana band from Milwaukee that performs original music along with covers of songs by such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Led Zeppelin and more.
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Saturday Night
Saturday Night TooHypeCrew takes the party to the next level with a playlist Digital Underground would dance to. Hip-Hop and G-Funk from all of your favorites from the 80's, 90's, & 2000's!
Did we mention the Fly Girls?!
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Sunday Early Afternoon
Rock Central is a non profit music school dedicated to enriching the quality of life for children and adults of all ages through accessible music education and experiences.
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Sunday Afternoon
Drawing from fan favorites of every genre (including Rock/Country/Pop/Blues/Funk/Reggae to name a few), the Big Al Wetzel Band delivers a jaw dropping spectrum of first class live music for high end events large and small throughout the Chicago Tri State area and beyond.
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Sunday Night
Local Heroes and local legends take the stage as the Venetian All Stars.
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Venetian Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Sunday Evening Along the Entire Waterfront.
Come to the Lake Geneva Jaycee's Entertainment Pavilion in the beer tent for the opening of the 62nd Annual Venetian Festival.
All you can ride wristbands for $40 per person!
Sold until 10PM.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Sons of Sconnie
Sons of Sconnie kicks off the first night of music!
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
All you can ride wristbands for $40 per person!
Sold until 10PM.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Rok Brigade
"America's #1" Def Leppard Tribute Band Live at Venetian Festival
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Kelly Daniels
Nashville-based country music singer/songwriter, Kelly Daniels, is taking the stage by storm with his superior showmanship and a familiar, down home country sound.
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Come checkout some of the amazing handmade items from one of our 110 Artists and Crafters!
Baggo, Bags, Corn hole, Bean Bags.... Whatever You call it, we're having a tournament.
Located in the Entertainment Pavilion (Beer Tent).
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
All you can ride wristbands for $40 per person until 5PM.
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
Rebecca and the Grey Notes
Rebecca and the Grey Notes is an Americana band from Milwaukee that performs original music along with covers of songs by such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Led Zeppelin and more.
Free Admission!
Too Hype Crew
When TooHypeCrew shows up, the party comes with them! 80's, 90's, & 2000's Hip-Hop and G-Funk.
Did we mention the FLY GIRLS?!
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Bring the kids for a hands-on experience with real trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy equipment! Our Touch a Truck event lets children explore, climb, and interact with the vehicles they see every day—while meeting the heroes who operate them. Perfect for families and free to attend!
Come checkout some of the amazing handmade items from one of our 110 Artists and Crafters!
Rides for the youngsters are located in Seminary Park. (Half a block away, located behind the hotels.)
$5 cover starts at 6PM for the band.
Last call at 11:45PM
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Rock Central
Come support the Rockin' Kids from Rock Central Music School as they show off their music skills on stage in the Entertainment Pavilion (Beer Tent).
Big Al Wetzel Band
If you know Lake Geneva, you know Big Al!
Venetian All Stars
Local Heroes and Local Legends take the stage for the final night on music. Don't miss the Venetian All Stars!
$5 cover at the door.
No one under the age of 21!
No ID, No Admission.
No Exceptions.
Check out the Venetian Style Lighted Boat Parade anywhere along the waterfront downtown Lake Geneva.
The best part is you can enter your boat! Sign up here
Announcers best heard from in front of the Riviera Beach.
Immediately followed by the Fireworks show.
Don’t miss the grand finale of Venetian Festival — our spectacular fireworks show lighting up the sky over Geneva Lake! For our 64th annual celebration, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this one the biggest and brightest yet.
After all, what better way to celebrate 64 years of “Leadership Through Community Service” than with a little noise and a whole lot of fireworks?
Best Views: Anywhere along the downtown Lake Geneva waterfront. Arrive early to claim your spot — it fills up fast!
Bonus Tip: Track down a Lake Geneva Jaycee near the waterfront and snag a free glow stick for the kids!
Come for the festival, stay for the fireworks — and help us close out Venetian Festival with a bang.
Cruise into Venetian Fest's 2nd Annual Car Show! Showcasing classic cars, hot rods, customs, and crowd favorites—this brand-new event invites car enthusiasts of all kinds to shine. Awards, dash plaques, and a lakefront setting make this a can't-miss addition to festival weekend.
2025 celebrates the 63rd anniversary of the Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival. The five-day Festival runs from August 13th-17th and takes place at
Flat Iron, Library, and Seminary Parks in picturesque downtown Lake Geneva.
Venetian Festival features a weekend of great family entertainment including a Craft Fair, Carnival, Water ski show, Traditional festival food and a beer tent featuring live music. This is all capped off on Sunday with a traditional Venetian Style lighted boat parade followed by the area’s largest fireworks display over Geneva Lake.
The Lake Geneva Jaycees Annual Venetian Festival was founded in 1962. For over a half century, Venetian Festival has been the banner event for the Lake Geneva Jaycees Chapter. It represents the largest fundraiser for the club and the net profits go back into the local community and organizations.
As Venetian Festival has grown over the years, so have the donations from the Jaycees to local not for profits, school groups, and the local community.
