What an absolute blast. The local Lions Club event is excellent…read more There is something for everyone. A children's bounce house and large play area. There is also another play ground as well. There are bands playing and adult beverages - it is Wisconsin... The food is good and the prices are reasonable. It is for a good cause. Williams Bay is beautiful. Stay at the Chippewa and make it a weekend.

The Williams Bay Lions Club sponsors this annual event, which takes place over three days in…read moremid-August in Edgewater Park. If you want to eat a seemingly unlimited supply of corn on the cob and brats, you're in luck. You can also enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as a seemingly endless flow of Miller Lite. The corn and brats this year were very tasty. The corn got especially rave reviews from dozens of my extended family members. I think the real winner here is the bake sale, where homemade baked goods (brownies, cookies, pies, etc.) abound. Everyone can enjoy the live entertainment, and there is a playground and other activities for the kids.

Carolina Rib King ribs were bomb!!!!! best ribs. I've tried in my life. in all my 20 years that…read moreI've lived here in Wisconsin I have been missing out.

Five stars solely for the food!…read more First off, it's called rib fest, so expect ribs. Second, ribs are known as BBQ food, so expect a lot of barbecue. There are a couple other options, such as corn dogs and corn on the cob; there are even one or two nachos options, kettle corn and a few dessert foods. But you come here for the barbecue! Beer, and hard cider are available for $6, while soda is $3 and water is $2. There are platters and meals. I would classify a platter as a true sampling of the place's BBQ. It usually consists of ribs, brisket, some pulled pork and chicken, and some sides (corn bread, beans, coleslaw, or potato salad). A meal would be akin to a sandwich or one meat dish with some sides. Some places offer additional BBQ foods like greens and chili. 12-13 vendors square off in the court of public opinion for the People's Choice award, and also in a judged competition for best ribs, brisket, etc. People's choice is about best overall. There are other vendors here, of the street fair type, sellings various goods such as yard art, games, toys, pet supplies, and foods such as fudge and Georgia peaches. There is a small area for the kids which includes rides and fair games, and also henna tattoos. Not far off, in a quieter area, are pony rides. There is a huge tent which, in addition to providing some much needed shade, offers live music and some seating for eating. In another area, there is seating with table umbrellas and another stage. IMHO, this is not a fest you're going to spend an entire day at. There isn't much to do unless you're into (predominantly) country music. You'll fill up on good food and need a rest before you try another vendor. We ate at two places and picked up a third meal to take home. We didn't spend more than 3-4 hours there. The best thing is that parking and admission is free, so you don't feel guilty about not staying. I can't say that this is a fest I would insist people go to, but it definitely is worth checking out, if for nothing else than to expand one's BBQ horizons! 28/2018

Once again at the Walworth County fair in Elkhorn, WI. The smell of the food truck, hits you right…read morewhen you go through the gate. This is my favorite fair outside of the WI state fair. Very well organized, and plenty of parking. It looks like they've got a bigger budget for entertainment this year. They actually have Nelly playing (separate ticket fee)... tickets are on sale now. The restroom facilities are numerous, and very clean. Ride wristbands for kids and young adults are $30 (ride all day for free). Exhibit, Barnes, commercial, Barnes, and lots of animals in the petting areas. Early morning hours they have judging of farm animals and 4H craft. Cream puffs and eclairs are the big draw. Yum. If you're in the area, and looking for something to do this weekend, this is quite an event.

Sunday next to the last day of the Walworth county fair myself my wife and her close friends went…read morefor the day was a great day did a lot of walking a great chicken Gyro had great corn head good ice cream watch several great bands And ended the evening watching the foreigners saw a lot of wonderful animals went through the children's for age rewards bought a couple little things and it was just a good day everybody enjoyed themselves and I highly recommend tomorrow's the last day but we came last year and you can come next year don't miss it

First time here. A friend told us about it, so we decided to drop in and check it out. It's a…read morecharming spot, surrounded by beautiful fields of apple trees, heavy with this year's crop. We spent most of our time browsing the gift shop and bakery. From the "Happy Camper" coffee trailer out front, we grabbed hot beverages along with a couple of delicious bakery items -- a pumpkin cream muffin and a pumpkin scone. We took these to the enclosed patio out front and enjoyed them while listening to a musician playing guitar and singing. It made for a lovely afternoon. I would definitely return, and next time I'd make sure to try the wine tasting.

Everything about the Apple Barn is so special. The baked goods (delicious) the apple cider made…read morefrom their apple orchard on site, just wonderful. Our favorite place to visit in southwest Wisconsin.

I wasn't sure that I was going to the same corn fest. I went to previously, but this was new to me…read more Cute little town with all the country warm feels. Did I say the corn is complementary? It is! It's also a fundraiser for the fire department, which is awesome. Firefighters were roasting and serving the corn. It looked like it was unlimited and donations were appreciated which I was happy to oblige. Live music was really fun and upbeat in the tent with an homage to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, which was really cool. There was some sort of racetrack going on on the far end which looked fun also. Plenty of carnival rides and vendors with crafts and more. The food tent also looked really good and fairly priced. plenty of easy access parking. The corn was definitely end and late in season and not very tasty, but it was still fun to go to a corn fest. And support the firefighters!

Cornfest is a 5 star event. Let me explain why.... Every year, this beautiful "All-American"…read morefestival is a free event sponsored by Birdseye Foods. The kids love the rides. $20 and they ride all weekend. The roasted corn is free. I can usually kill two pieces. Then I spend $6 and buy a huge paper bag full of corn to take home to share with family, friends, and neighbors. All I see around me is families from all walks of life having barrels of fun with their kids and siblings. There is a huge playground here and you can also bring a cooler to picnic on the many picnic tables. Everyone is having so much fun. Check out the vendors too. Homemade ice cream is to die for. The food here is soo good. The bands, the families, the kids, best parade I've seen in a long time, the ambiance is all 5 stars and best of all, the kids are excited about coming here. Come on down, you won't be disappointed!!

Really fun time at Oktoberfest. Plenty of food, music, and libations. The town and surrounding…read morearea were very full of celebration goers! Businesses were getting business, and parking was limited (but eventually you could find a spot). Crafters, and other distributors on premises. Pumpkin decorating was fun! German dancers were outstanding! Free admission a plus!

Big disappointment. Other than the beer, you wouldn't have known you were at an Oktoberfest. No…read moreGerman music but a DJ playing dance music both days. It was basically a craft show with food trucks selling non-German food. Lesson leaned...

The sidewalks are filled with seasonal tourists and fairgoers. Shops are open, restaurants are…read morefilled, and on the main thoroughfare, games, fair food, and carnival rides for the whole family. There are also live bands, vendors, and a water ski show. Fireworks at dusk. The fair is on Wednesday through Sunday. This is an annual event and there's something for everyone. Parking is at a minimum due to the crowd, so public transportation, or carpooling is recommended.

If you come for Sunday festivities - to watch the water show - being your chairs and blankets early…read moreto get a good spot!! Show is at 6, people start saving seats as soon as noon!! More to come!

We booked tickets to visit the ice castles and was a little tricky to get on when tickets were…read morereleased online. It all worked out and booked for a Thursday eventing at about 6pm. The drive into Geneva National was beautiful as it was snowing and the winding roads to get to the Ice Castles was getting us excited for the visit. It was organized upon arrival and social distancing and health safety was in place and all were wearing masks. The ice castles were impressive and walking in was really cool as you walk through a ice cave to enter. I really liked being there at night so that the lighting made it cool to see all the massive ice walls illuminated. They are some cool tunnels both big and small to explore and had plenty of time to walk around to take everything in. We had fun going down the ice slide on sleds they give let you use - this is a must do. There were some tiny tunnels to check out as well but didn't do those. This was a great escape for my family and I to visit the Ice castles. I would Recommend weekdays if you can swing that... but not sure ticket availability at this point. My teenage kids and wife and I all enjoyed the visit! Tips: What to wear Do wear winter boots, snow pants, gloves and jacket- we saw a women come in jeans and gym shoes and she bit it hard since there are some icy patches. The staff does maintain the paths but you do need to be careful. Safety I wasn't sure how that would go with the health crises but needless to say we felt very safe the entire visit. Mask are required - please be considerate and insure everyone safety by being safe. Hand sanitizer was available at check in... there are bathroom inside available and they were very clean.

This is the saddest place on earth and I've been on a tour of Auschwitz. Maybe a child that has…read morenever seen snow would find this place mildly interesting or another child might find minimal joy in the 10 foot long sledding experience while the theme from Lord of the Rings plays throughout this parking lot sized collection of snow mounds they call "Ice Castles". But do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor and just take the family to a Jewel or Target parking lot after it has been plowed and let them climb a top what in comparison to the ice castles would be the Mount Everest of snow and entertainment. Then take the $80 per person you saved and buy them all something nice. This place is the Fyre Fest of Wisconsin without the crappy sandwiches and tents.

Fun, cute, history of Geneva! Daughter and I spent a rainy day there! Neat to be brought back in…read moretime and see how the town developed! Would definitely recommend for a family outing!! Also birthplace of D&D!!

My fiance and I visited this today for the first time. David, was extremely kind and informative…read more We had no idea dungeons and dragons started in this town. Such a great museum, great staff, and enjoyable visit. Make sure you check this place out, you will not regret it!