Here’s today’s Swedish Days schedule.
During Swedish Days (June 22-26) search for the Viking Helmets, in storefront windows throughout town. Step up and “wear it” for a photo opportunity! Post to social media and tag Adventures in Scavenger Hunting. Scan the QR Code to see where they are hidden. Find all 10 and enter to win Geneva Chamber gift certificates. Lycka Till (good luck)!
Restaurants and shops open all week. Tonight, many shops open until 8 pm.
8:30 am-10:30 am
Geneva Settler’s Breakfast – Copper Fox, 477 S. Third St. NEW LOCATION
Buffet breakfast will be served. For people who have resided in Geneva 15 years or more.
Sponsored by Copper Fox
10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Guided Walking Tours with the Geneva History Museum – meet at the museum, 113 S. Third St.
Register in advance at GenevaHistoryMuseum.org or by calling 630-232-4951. $10/person and includes all-day admission to the museum and a shopping coupon from The Little Traveler. Full details found under Wednesday, June 22 listing.
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions – Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Three exciting exhibitions – Full details found under Wednesday, June 22 listing.
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St.
Enjoy inside the Library’s inclusive play area, crafts, story times, and games all week long!
12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets From 12:00-4:00 pm, unlimited rides $30/person. Individual prices/ride range $3-$7.
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Face Painting – Courthouse Lawn, S. Third St.
Compliments of Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Be a tiger, a princess or something out of this world with fabulous face painting by Cherry Berry Blast!
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Concerts on the Lawn – Courthouse Lawn, S. Third St.
Cole Brandt – Cole Brandt, a Chicago Based Producer and instrumental artist with a mastery of the Loop Pedal. Cole plays Rock, Pop, Tropical House, Jazz, Hip Hop, Electronic Dance Music and Classical styles of music. Cole is on Instagram @Colebrandtguitar and TikTok @Cole Brandt
Co-sponsored by Bria Health Services of Geneva, Edward Jones-Sara Mills and GreenFields of Geneva.
4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Craft Brew Tent – James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s, Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead & Art History Brewing will be available. Visit with friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday.
Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush, Shodeen Homes, GreenFields of Geneva, Clark Home Team – Grandview Realty and State Rep Keith Wheeler.
5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Car Show – S. Third St. (b/t South & Franklin)
Vintage cars for all to enjoy.
7:00 pm
Swedish Days 5K Lopp – Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course. NEW LOCATION and NEW DATE/TIME
Presented by Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Area Track & Field.
End your day running in this spirited Scandinavian race, for ages 9 and up. Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/59699/swedish-days-lopp-5k. Additionally, there is a Twilight Race at 8 pm coordinated by Chicago Area Track & Field, register for that at https://raceroster.com/events/2022/59965/kane-county-twilight-5k.
Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine and CIBC.
CENTRAL STAGE
S. Third at Courthouse – R/J Recording & Sound
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Lenity Financial and Waubonsee Community College.
5:00 pm – Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Finals
Cheer on your favorite performer as they compete to be named the 2022 winner of Geneva’s Got Talent! Geneva’s Got Talent is a cooperative talent competition presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the Geneva Park District.
7:00 pm – Central Stage – Dancing Queen
Dancing Queen is the most accurate ABBA tribute band in the country. With thorough attention to detail, they’ve recreated an ABBA experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Fronted by two dynamic ladies with angelic voices, and backed by a group of world class musicians, the music of the greatest pop band in history comes to life in a Las Vegas type show that captivates audiences, both young and old.
The full schedule for Swedish Days in eBook or downloadable pdf is here.
