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.

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

Better than I thought it would be! Admission is free and so is parking. Bring cash if you're…read moredrinking. Many of the BBQ vendors accept Credit, but have cash on hand for those that dont. ATM's are available. It's only another 10 miles SE of East Troy (about 30 miles SE of Milwaukee county). Not a lot to do here other than eat, drink, and listen to live music. There's shopping of the street fair variety and some foods that are not BBQ. And there's rides for the kiddos. It's family friendly with beer. The event is limited to 12 vendors from around the country, 4 of them are local to the area. Professional judges do the judging for the rib fest winner, while the public votes for the people's choice awards. Great opportunity to try some of the best BBQ vendors in one place.

Absolutely horrible. I don't know who they pay to say they are the best but they are lying. Fatty…read moremeat, little flavor and so ridiculously overpriced. I'll never waste my time or money again.

I am giving it a 5 star for a county fair, because it is the best one I have gone to at the county…read morelevel. The admission isn't bad and I think the parking was free, so go to the official lots, and not one of the places selling space if at all possible. I generally like to eat at one of the church or other organization booths. This year I got potato pancakes and they were quite filling. I got a lemonade from a stand selling it fresh squeezed and it was also excellent. I sort of avoid many of the carnival type booths, because my experience at those has been mixed. They have very decent entertainment, but the big highlight for me the harness races, which is the only horse racing near me now. This is a two hour free event, although there is no gambling, and it very worth the price of admission to the fair if you enjoy horse racing. There was a good crowd this year.This event also has a 50/50 raffle with affordable tickets. It's usually on a Saturday. They have some decent shops too. There was a T-shirt place that had shirts for 20 dollars, which isn't a bad price for a fair. Also, they have a really interesting used book sale that I would definitely recommend checking out. The prices are good and the selection is interesting. Books can be heavy though, so you might want to save that until you can leave. The things I would skip are the sterling silver, which was 80 precent off, but who would buy a sterling and dyed agate ring for 275 dollars? Honestly, I thought was on the still on the expensive side. Also, I wish they would move the Walworth County souvenir shop out of the log cabin and into a booth. It is too dark in there and smells like a damp basement. It was hard to see what was for sale, so I didn't get anything. Overall, it's worth a trip from the north or northwest parts of Chicagoland. The people are very nice and it's a good time.

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.

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!!

Free corn! Announce that and they will come running... who you ask? Oh the townsfolk of Darien,…read moreWI. It was like the zoo, only with corn kernels scattered about everywhere you went. I personally, wasn't interested in any food due to the previous nights drinking fest. So officially, I have to say cornfest was a success for the small town it was held in. And I did see a lot of smiling faces as well as dirty ones but as for me, I just wished there was more places to sit and take naps at. And no, I didn't stay for the tractor pulling...

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.

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!

Museums weren't one of the first things that came to mind for me when I thought of Lake Geneva…read moreuntil today, but thanks to the Geneva Lake Museum I won't be making that mistake again. Stopped in today to cool off and learn a bit about the history of the area after reading about them online. GLM delivered in spades with a collection of artifacts and information that is well worth the price of admission ($12) and workers who seem to take genuine pride in what they're presenting. I wish I'd caught my guide's name - he was a friendly man who was more than happy to tell me about any exhibit I was taking in, answer any questions I had, and even told me a bit about his own family's history in the area after I mentioned that part of mine had been in southeast Wisconsin for 150 years. Also of note: they do not shy away from Lake Geneva's status as the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons, either, which is cool to see.