Swedish Days June 17-22: Here Comes the Fun in Geneva
Year after year, smiles return to faces at Swedish Days, Geneva’s Midsommar Festival presented by Cadence Health.
As you can see from some of the photos above, the food is great. But it’s also just a great summer festival, with live bands, carnival rides, outdoor sales. All the favorite events return for the 2014 installment, including the parade, Sweden Väst, plus children’s games and events. Also back by popular demand is the Geneva’s Got Talent contest!
Here’s a schedule, for your convenience, but please visit the Geneva Chamber of Commerce website or its information booths at the festival in downtown Geneva if you have questions.
AT‐A‐GLANCE SCHEDULE
SOURCE: This information courtesy of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce website
Tuesday, June 17
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm Creation Station – James & 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibitions – Geneva History Museum – 113 S. 3rd St.
- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Concerts on the Lawn (Majors Junction) – Courthouse Lawn, Sponsored by GreenFields of Geneva and Insurance through AAA
- 2:00 pm-9:00 pm Quad Power Jump – S. 4th & James St. , Sponsored by American Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
- 2:00 pm-10:00 pm Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot
- 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Fair on the Square – Third Street b/t James & Campbell
- 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Ice Cream Eating Contest – Central Stage , Sponsored by Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream
- 7:30 pm – Central Stage – The Crown Vics , Sponsored by Shodeen Homes
Wednesday, June 18
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm Creation Station – James & 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-2:00 pm Fun at the Library Tent – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
- 10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibitions – Geneva History Museum, 113 S. 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-9:00 pm Quad Power Jump – S. 4th & James St.
- Sponsored by American Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
- 11:00 am-10:00 pm Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot
- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Concerts on the Lawn (Dennis O’Brien) – Courthouse Lawn Sponsored by GreenFields of Geneva and Insurance through AAA
- 5:30 pm – Central Stage – Swedish American Children’s Choir
- 6:30 pm – Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Semi-Finals
- 8:00 pm – Central Stage – The New Invaders Sponsored by Shodeen Homes
Thursday, June 19
- 8:30 am-10:30 am Geneva Settler’s Coffee Hour – Geneva Golf Club, 831 South St.
- Sponsored by Delnor Glen Senior Living
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm Creation Station – James & 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-2:00 pm Fun at the Library Tent – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
- 10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibitions – Geneva History Museum – 113 S. 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-9:00 pm Quad Power Jump – S. 4th & James St. , Sponsored by American Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
- 11:00 am-10:00 pm Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot
- 12:00 pm-10:00 pm Craft Brew@402 – S. 4th & State St.
- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Concerts on the Lawn (Jim Green) – Courthouse Lawn , Sponsored by GreenFields of Geneva and Insurance through AAA
- 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Annual Used Book Sale – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
- 8:00 pm – Central Stage – Libido Funk Circus , Sponsored by Shodeen Homes
Friday, June 20
- 9:00 am Geneva Park District Dodgeball Tournament – Wheeler Park
- 9:00 am-5:00 pm Annual Used Book Sale – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
- 10:00 am-2:00 pm Fun at the Library Tent – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
- 10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibitions – Geneva History Museum, 113 S. 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-9:00 pm Quad Power Jump – S. 4th & James St. , Sponsored by American Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
- 11:00 am-10:00 pm Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot
- 12:00 pm-11:00 pm Craft Brew@402 – S. 4th & State St.
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm KIDS’ Day – S. 3rd St.
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm Geneva Bank & Trust – Courthouse Lawn
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Geneva, Inc.- Courthouse Lawn
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream – Courthouse Lawn
- 11:00 am-11:30 am Check In for Kids’ Day Parade – Geneva Public Library Lawn
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm Judging of Parade Entries
- 12:00 pm Kick off – Kids’ Day Parade
- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Geneva Park District Performances and Kids’ Day Activities
- 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Kids’ Day Special – Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course
- 9:00 pm-Midnight Twilight Golf Night – Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course
- 6:00 pm – Central Stage – Geneva Park District Battle of the Bands Winner
- 7:30 pm – Central Stage – Modern Day Romeos , Co-Sponsored by Shodeen Homes and Geneva Park District
Saturday, June 21
- 8:00 am-12:00 pm Geneva Lutheran Church Breakfast – 301 S. 3rd St.
- 8:00 am-5:00 pm 44th Annual Granquist Music Competition – 416 McKinley Ave.
- 9:00 am-3:00 pm Annual Used Book Sale – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.
- 9:00 am-5:00 pm 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament – 3rd St. , Sponsored by The Gerald Auto Group
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm Creation Station – James & 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-4:00 pm Swedish Cottage Walk & Viking Ship Tour – 528 East Side Dr.
- 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sweden Väst – N. 4th St. b/t State & Hamilton , Sponsored by I.B. Quality Cabinets
- 10:00 am-5:00 pm Rosemaling Show – 528 East Side Dr.
- 10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibitions – Geneva History Museum, 113 S. 3rd St.
- 10:00 am-9:00 pm Quad Power Jump – S. 4th & James St. , Sponsored by American Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
- 11:00 am-10:00 pm Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot
- 12:00 pm-11:00 pm Craft Brew@402 – S. 4th & State St.
- 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Concerts on the Lawn (Lindsey O’Brien) – Courthouse Lawn , Sponsored by GreenFields of Geneva and Insurance through AAA
- 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Trucks & Ladders Static Display – 3rd St. b/t State & James
- 9:00 pm-Midnight Twilight Golf Night – Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course
- 6:30 pm – Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Finals
- 8:00 pm – Central Stage – 7th Heaven , Co-Sponsored by Shodeen Homes, Kane County Chronicle and The Gerald Auto Group
Sunday, June 22
- 7:00 am-11:00 am All-You-Can-Eat Parade Day Breakfast – 22 S. 2nd
- 10:00 am-3:00 pm Sweden Väst – N. 4th St. b/t Hamilton & State , Sponsored by I.B. Quality Cabinets
- 10:00 am-4:00 pm Swedish Cottage Walk & Viking Ship Tour – 528 East Side Dr.
- 10:00 am-6:00 pm Quad Power Jump – S. 4th & James St. , Sponsored by American Bank & Trust Co., N.A.
- 11:00 am-5:00 pm Rosemaling Show – 528 East Side Dr.
- 11:00 am-8:00 pm Carnival/Windy City Amusements – Courthouse Parking Lot
- 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Craft Brew@402 – S. 4th & State St.
- 1:00 pm 65th Annual Swedish Days Parade
