The 31st annual Winterfest runs from Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2026 on the shores of Geneva Lake, featuring a national competition of artistry and skill.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 28
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational competition begins | 11am | Riviera Plaza & Flat Iron Park | Check out our 2026 Team Lineup.
Thursday, Jan. 29
- 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, Jan. 30
- 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. | 12-5 pm
- Bonfires on the Beach | 4-8pm | Riviera Beach | Concessions available for purchase
- Cirque du Cham Fire Dance Performances | 5:30pm & 6:30pm | Riviera Beach
Saturday, Jan. 31
- 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 | 10am-5pm
- Pearce’s Farm Stand Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 10am-5pm
- Riviera Ballroom Warming & Entertainment Center | Riviera Ballroom | 10am-5pm
- Celebrations on Wells Winterfest and Summer Moon Coffee Concessions | 10am-5pm
- People’s Choice Award Voting | 10am-5pm
- America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational Awards Ceremony | 3pm
- Live Music
- Chris Kohn | 10am-1:45pm
- The Thompson Duo | 2pm-5pm
- Bonfires on the Beach | 4-8pm | Riviera Beach | Concessions available for purchase
- Cirque du Cham Fire Dance Performances | 5:30pm & 6:30pm | Riviera Beach
Sunday, Feb. 1
- 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 | 10am-5pm
- Boy Scout Troop #239 Concessions | Wrigley Drive at Flat Iron Park | 10am-5pm
- Riviera Ballroom Warming Center | Riviera Ballroom | 10am-5pm
- Celebrations on Wells Winterfest and Summer Moon Coffee Concessions | 10am-5pm
- People’s Choice Voting 10am-3pm
- Live Music
- Frank Whiting & the JFK Band | 10am-1:45pm
- Empress Duo | 2pm-5pm