Make the most of comfortable temperatures as the local markets and orchards burst with the harvest. Walworth County, Wisconsin communities are in full swing with festivals. And the lakes continue to be a destination for relaxation and sport. Check out all that can be found throughout WalCo, for all ages, before the next season starts.
Whether you spend the day or spend multiple days, but be sure to soak up more of summer in WalCo.
Farmers Markets and Farm Stands
Whitewater City Market
Tuesdays through Oct 29, Cravath Lakefront parking lot, Whitewater
The Whitewater City Market is a vibrant community market that celebrates local artisans, farmers, and food producers. The market offers a diverse array of goods, music and activities for visitors of all ages.
Market at Tower Park
Thursdays through Sept 19, Downtown Delavan
Find and take homegrown and handcrafted items including fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more after you also enjoy the beer garden, food trucks and live music.
Lake Geneva Farmers Market
Thursdays through October, Horticulture Hall, Lake Geneva
Local farmers and vendors come together, offering shoppers the best in fresh, farm produce, canned goods and tasty treats.
Williams Bay Farmers Market
Fridays through August, Edgewater Park, Williams Bay
Search a wide variety of handcrafted items and produce along with preserves, canned products and fresh food and beverage selections.
Genoa City Farmers Market
Fridays through Sept 27, 2024, Genoa City Park, Genoa City
There’s always something different at the Friday farmer’s market where you’ll find farm fresh fruits, vegetables and home made goodies. Rain or shine, there’s plenty of shopping and entertainment.
East Troy Farmers Market
Fridays through Oct 4, Honey Creek Collective, East Troy
This vibrant market is a hub of activity for the East Troy community, featuring a diverse array of locally grown produce, handcrafted goods, and other products from small-scale, independent vendors.
Saturdays on the Square
Saturdays through August, Downtown Elkhorn
Check out the produce, crafts and commercial products in between food trucks and a morning workout to start your weekend off right.
Whitewater Farmers Market
Saturdays through October, Historic Train Depot Museum parking lot, Whitewater
Since 1991, the Whitewater’s Farmers Market brings together vendors offering locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, honey, plants, flowers, preserves and hand crafted items.
Geneva Outdoor Market
Sundays through October, Lake Geneva House of Music, Lake Geneva
Find everything Wisconsin in one spot at this farmers and makers market; eggs, cheese, dairy, meats, breads, produce, pantry goods, home and garden, artisans, food trucks, chefs, makers, crafters, artists and musicians.
Apple Barn Orchard & Winery, Elkhorn
Everyone loves the Apple Barn – a family-owned & operated farm since 1848! Apple season is coming soon and the country store is open.
Bower’s Produce, East Troy
For more than 50 years, Bower’s Produce has been dedicated to growing the finest spring bedding plants, gorgeous hanging baskets and unique seasonal specialty produce. There’s a bit of road construction along the way in 2024, but the trip will be well worth navigating the traffic barrels.
Elegant Farmer, East Troy/Mukwonago
This farm kitchen bakery, deli and market are open everyday year ’round except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. All of their pies, including famous Applie Pie Baked in a Paper Bag, baked goods, deli items and specialty foods are available in our market!
Geneva Lakes Produce, Spring Prairie
Offering a variety of quality produce in every growing season throughout the year, this local family has been involved with sustainable agriculture and land stewardship for five generations.
Delicious, farm-fresh produce from our family to yours.
Pearce’s Farm Stand, Williams Bay/Fontana/Walworth
Fresh produce, homemade bakery goods, and seasonal fall decorations are at the heart of Pearce’s Farm Stand alongside our commitment to family fun and community support.
Sweet Corn Lady & Daughters, Delavan Lake stand and Elkhorn truck downtown on the square
For more than fifty years, the Sweet Corn Lady (and her daughters and now grandkids) has been selling produce to locals and vacationers alike. Our famous “try before you buy” motto means that you’ll know exactly how tasty the peaches, tomatoes and melons are before you buy!
End of Summer Festivals
Aug 28-Sept 2, 2024
Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn
Experience an abundance of exhibits, sensational concerts, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derby and entertaining performances at one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest County fairs!
Sept 6, 2024
East Troy First Friday, “East Troy Eras Tour”, Downtown Square, East Troy
Embark on a journey through time with live music, food trucks, beer tent, kids’ activities, artisans, makers and more! Our DJ will transport guests through a musical timeline of different eras.
Sept 6-8, 2024
Darien Corn Fest, Darien
Delicious free sweet corn Saturday and Sunday, fireworks, live music, craft fair, parade, volleyball tournament, Tri-County Pullers, softball tournament.
Sept 7-Oct 27, 2024
Autumn Harvest Festival, Elegant Farmer, Mukwonago
Continue the family tradition or start a new one this fall by enjoying an old-fashioned farm experience in the apple orchard, Smilin’ Barn Cafe, hayrides, pony and train rides, corn maze and the popular farmers market.
Sept 13-15, 2024
Lake Geneva Taco Fest, Lake Geneva House of Music, Lake Geneva
A grande fiesta is coming where you’ll enjoy authentic food, great music, and family fun. This year’s festival is the biggest yet, with dozens of vendors and a Best Taco award! Join the pepper-eating contest, ride the mechanical bull, play the midway rides and games, and take a swing at piñatas!
Sept 13 – Oct 27, 2024
Fall Fest, MY Farm, Whitewater
Come to the farm that grows high-end vegetables, herbs and flowers in a sustainable and healthy way, for assorted, hot, themed food items, and family friendly entertainment including a hayride to the pumpkin patch.
Sept 14, 2024
Scarecrow Fest, Downtown Delavan
Scarecrows will be on display along Delavan’s brick street all day! Enjoy FREE admission and parking, a Craft & Vendor Fair, Sidewalk Sales, Kid’s Take Home Crafts, Food Trucks & Vendors and more.
Sept 14, 2024
Food Truck Festival, Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater
20 different food truck vendors will be serving up a variety of delicious eats. Bring your appetite and your friends to enjoy a day that also includes live music and family fun.
Sept 14-15, 2024
East Troy Bluegrass Festival, On the Square, East Troy
Bring your lawn chair for two days of bluegrass music fun that includes national headliners, Midwest favorites, guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin contests, as well as a Sunday gospel service. Local vendors will be selling food and beverages around the downtown square.
Sept 17, 2024
Lunar Eclipse Open House, Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay
Bring your friends and family for a night under the moon! The observatory will be open for the final Open House of 2024 to observe a partial lunar eclipse! Tickets are available on the website.
Sept 22, 2024
Discover Whitewater Series, Whitewater
The Discover Whitewater Series, a half marathon and 5k, is held annually in Whitewater, WI every September. The race promotes the City of Whitewater and highlights its greatest features, along with encouraging a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages.
Sept 28-29, 2024
Apple Fest, Apple Barn Orchard & Winery, Elkhorn
An incredible day at the farm will include pick your apples, wine sampling and wine by the glass, apple cider donuts and other fresh bakery, yard games, tractor wagon rides and so much more. Live music and tasty grilled cheese, pizza and kettle corn is available for everyone to enjoy.
Sept 28, 2024
Fall Makers Market at The Barn, Terra Yard Creations, Elkhorn
The Terra Barn is the perfect backdrop to shop and celebrate the fall season in style! Explore over 35+ outdoor vendors as well as permanent indoor vendors offering a wide array of unique items. Enjoy delicious food from featured food trucks while you browse and support local artisans.
Sept 29, 2024
Antique Flea Market, Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn
With over 500 dealers be prepared for great pickin’ from a wide range of merchandise including furniture in the rough to fine refinished, glassware to pottery, advertising to linens, decoys to dolls, and everything else in between.
WalCo’s Favorite Lakes
Walworth County boasts over 37 lakes covering 5,000 acres with many beaches, State parks, boat rentals, resorts and more, with plenty of great fishing. See the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s (DNR) website with detailed maps, features, like boat landings, parks and beaches, local laws and regulations and the fish that can be found in each lake.
For some of WalCo’s larger lakes, check out these quick links to the DNR’ ‘s information.
Como Lake, Lake Geneva
Delavan Lake, Delavan
Geneva Lake, Lake Geneva, Williams Bay, Fontana
CAUTION: As of 8/24, All Geneva Lake municipal beaches have closed as a precaution due to the toxic, blue-green algae bloom.
Lake Beulah, East Troy
Lauderdale Lakes, Elkhorn
Green Lake
Middle Lake
Mill Lake
North Lake, Delavan
Potter Lake, East Troy
Whitewater Lake, Whitewater