GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NEWS RELEASE
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May 22, 2010
For Immediate Release

Contact: Laura Rush

Communications Coordinator
630-232-6060
lrush@genevachamber.com

Festival Fun at Swedish Days

A must stop for affordable and local summer fun is Geneva’s 61st Annual
Swedish Days - A Midsommar Festival. “The Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals”
will run Tuesday through Sunday, June 22-27.

Free nightly musical entertainment on Central Stage kicks off on Tuesday

evening with Liverpool – The ultimate musical tribute to the Beatles. Evening
entertainment continues all week with Mike & Joe, Libido Funk Circus, R-Gang
and The Runaways. You will find yourself tapping your toes and singing along to
your favorites from the last four decades. Join performers Greg Boerner,
Gregory Hyde and Jim Green from The Wandering Endorphin for afternoon
Concerts on the Lawn.

Favorite fun for young visitors includes the Creation Station Art projects, Quad
Power Jump, and the Pet Parade. Friday, June 25 is entirely dedicated to kids
with the Kids’ Day Parade and numerous other child-friendly attractions including
the Dunk Tank and Fire Hose Challenge.

Kids of all ages will enjoy the Carnival, merchant sidewalk sales and the
annual Craft Show. When hunger pains hit, favorite American and ethnic fare
combined with traditional Swedish delicacies—meatballs, pancakes, and pastries
—will be among the many tempting treats.

Again this year, you can take a step back into history at the Swedish Cottage
Walk and Viking Ship Tour in Good Templar Park on Saturday June 26.

On Sunday, bring some chairs and blankets so the entire family can enjoy the
renowned Grand Parade and create memories that last a lifetime.

Come join us for a day or the entire week of Swedish Days. Visit
www.genevachamber.com for a full schedule of events or call 630-232-6060.
 Swedish Days – A Midsommar Festival Schedule of Events

Tuesday, June 22

All Day Merchants offer special sales

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Creation Station – Build It- The Home Depot Kids Workshop.
James and Third streets

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samplings/Information/Games Booths – James Street west of

Third

10 a.m to 6 p.m. Craft Show – 100 Fine Craftsmen showcase their talents.
Hamilton St.

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Geneva History Center offers two exciting exhibitions,
Greetings from Geneva, an engaging display highlighting the
history of our 175 year old community and Scouting: A Century
of Values, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America. Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Quad Power Jump – Young & old can defy gravity and experience
bounces and flips–all while safely harnessed. S. Fourth and James
streets

2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival/Windy City Amusements – 2 to 6 p.m. - unlimited rides

$20. Courthouse Parking Lot-James St. and Fourth streets

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Shop late for bargains at Geneva stores

Central Stage- S. Third St. at Courthouse

8 p.m. Liverpool - The Ultimate Musical Tribute to the Beatles

Wednesday, June 23

All Day Merchants offer special sales

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Creation Station –decorate a cookie, create a felted butterfly, make
a mini family interview album or build a Revell™ Make n’ Take
Model Car Free except for car $3. Campbell and Third streets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun at the Library Tent – Free activities and giveaways for all
ages. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samplings/Information/Games Booths – James Street west of

Third

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rosemaling Show – Norwegian folk painting by 50 artists + sales.

Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Craft Show – 100 Fine Craftsmen showcase their talents.
Hamilton St.

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Geneva History Center offers two exciting exhibitions,
Greetings from Geneva, an engaging display highlighting the
history of our 175 year old community and Scouting: A Century
of Values, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America. Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Quad Power Jump – Young & old can defy gravity and experience
bounces and flips–all while safely harnessed. S. Fourth & James
streets

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival/Windy City Amusements – 12 to 4 p.m. - unlimited rides

$20. Courthouse Parking Lot-James St. and Fourth streets

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Concerts on the Lawn – Greg Boerner - Guitarist/singer/songwriter

with an original blend of blues, folk, country and all that comes
between—Southern style Courthouse Lawn- S. Third St.

Central Stage- S. Third St. at Courthouse

6 p.m. Swedish American Children’s Choir

8 p.m. Mike & Joe - Alternative & modern rock music from the ‘90s through today
played by one of the most popular cover bands in the Midwest

Thursday, June 24

All Day Merchant Sidewalk Special Sales

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Geneva Settler’s Coffee Hour for people who have resided in
Geneva 15 years or more. Mill Race Inn Restaurant, 4 E. State St.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Creation Station – Celebrate Your Roots – Help Geneva celebrate
its175th birthday by decorating a colorful pennant. It’s not easy
pronouncing “demisemiseptcentennial” (175 years). Kids will be
 videotaped as they give it a try. Prizes for all. Campbell and Third
streets

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun at the Library Tent – Free activities and giveaways for all
ages. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

10 a.m to 4 p.m. Craft Show – 100 Fine Craftsmen showcase their talents.
Hamilton St.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samplings/Information/Games Booths – James Street west of

Third

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rosemaling Show – Norwegian folk painting by 50 artists + sales.

Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Geneva History Center offers two exciting exhibitions,
Greetings from Geneva, an engaging display highlighting the
history of our 175 year old community and Scouting: A Century
of Values, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America. Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Quad Power Jump – Young & old can defy gravity and experience
bounces and flips–all while safely harnessed. S. Fourth & James
streets

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival/Windy City Amusements – 12 to 4 p.m. - unlimited rides

$20. Courthouse Parking Lot-James St. and Fourth streets

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Concerts on the Lawn – Gregory Hyde - This Chicagoland rock
musician garnered a Billboard Music World Songwriting
Competition award for the Rock category

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Annual Used Book Sale – Numbers for first admittance distributed
beginning at 9 a.m. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

Central Stage- S. Third St. at Courthouse

6 p.m. First Place Winner of the Geneva Park District Battle of the Bands
held Monday, June 21
8 p.m. Libido Funk Circus - A non-stop, musical tour de force “human jukebox”
performs favorite Motown, today’s dance music, Disco grooves
and glam rock of the ‘80s
 Friday, June 25

All Day Merchant Sidewalk Special Sales

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dodgeball Tournament – Teams: Grade 5-6; Grade 7-8; High
School. Pre-registration by 6/23: 630-232-4542. Residents: $50
per team of 6-10 players; Non-residents $60/team. Wheeler Park at
Rt. 31

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annual Used Book Sale – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fun at the Library Tent – Free activities and giveaways for all
ages. Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samplings/Information/Games Booths – James Street west of

Third

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rosemaling Show – Norwegian folk painting by 50 artists + sales.

Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Geneva History Center offers two exciting exhibitions,
Greetings from Geneva, an engaging display highlighting the
history of our 175 year old community and Scouting: A Century
of Values, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America. Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Quad Power Jump – Young & old can defy gravity and experience
bounces and flips–all while safely harnessed. S. Fourth & James
streets

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival/Windy City Amusements – 12 to 4 p.m. - unlimited rides

$20. Courthouse Parking Lot-James St. and Fourth streets

KIDS’ DAY – S. Third St. at Courthouse

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Delnor Family Fitness Fun, Central Stage, S. Third St.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shot on Goal, Fox Valley Ice Arena; Skate School, LLC &
Cyclones Hockey Club. Campbell by Third

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interactive Martial Arts, Kyuki-Do Martial Arts (KMA),

Courthouse Lawn

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Check in for Kids’ Day Parade at Geneva Public Library
Parking Lot, Second and James streets
12 to 12:30 p.m. Judging of Parade Entries

12:30 p.m. Kids’ Day Parade

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fun on the Stage and Old Courthouse Lawn with performances by
Geneva Angels Cheerleading, Geneva Gymnastics and Sunset
Dancers plus carnival games; Dunk Tank and Hoop It Up
coordinated by All Star Sports Instruction. Geneva Fire
Department presents “Kids’ Fire Hose Challenge” and snorkel.
Juggler Jason Kollum entertains young and old.

3 p.m to 7 p.m. Kids’ Day Mini Golf – ages 3-15. $2 per child (kids under 10 must
be directly supervised by an adult). Stone Creek Miniature Golf
Course, Wheeler Park, Rt. 31

9 p.m. to midnight Twilight Golf Night – Ages 13 and older. Last tee time 11:15 pm.
$8 per round. Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park,
Rt. 31

Central Stage- S. Third St. at Courthouse

8 p.m. R-Gang - Voted Best R&B Band in Chicagoland; featuring music from Motown
to today.

Saturday, June 26

All Day Merchant Sidewalk Special Sales

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 40th Annual Granquist Music Competition – Geneva High School,
416 McKinley Ave. Competition for all ages; free viewing to
public.

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Geneva Lutheran Church Swedish Pancake Breakfast – Adults $6,
children 12 and under $3; rain location-Church basement. 301 S.
3rd St.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual Used Book Sale – Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament – ages 10 & older, Divisions

compete for awards. Pre-registration by 6/23. Residents: $50 per
team of 5 players; Non-residents $60. Third St. at Central Stage

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pets on Parade – $5 entry for pet parade. Sky Dogz perform at 11
a.m., no fee. Wheeler Park at the north pavilion on Rt. 31
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samplings/Information/Games Booths – James Street west of
Third

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Swedish Cottage Walk & Viking Ship Tour – $10/person, children
11 & under are free. Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rosemaling Show – Norwegian folk painting by 50 artists + sales.

Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green Geneva-An Eco-Fun Expo for all ages. Campbell and Third
streets.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Quad Power Jump – Young & old can defy gravity and experience
bounces and flips–all while safely harnessed. S. Fourth & James
streets

10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Geneva History Center offers two exciting exhibitions,
Greetings from Geneva, an engaging display highlighting the
history of our 175 year old community and Scouting: A Century
of Values, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America. Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival/Windy City Amusements – 12 to 4 p.m. - unlimited rides

$20. Courthouse Parking Lot-James St. and Fourth streets

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Concerts on the Lawn – The Wandering Endorphin – Acoustical

guitarist Jim Green mixes country-blues with a little folk

9 p.m. to Midnight Twilight Golf Night – Ages 13 and older. Last tee time 11:15 pm.
$8 per round. Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park,
Rt. 31

Central Stage- S. Third St. at Courthouse

6 p.m. DancEncounter presents “The Road to Stardom”

8 p.m. The Runaways - This high-energy, seven-piece band with co-ed vocals will have
you singing and dancing to the great songs of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Sunday, June 27

7 a.m. to 11 a.m. All-You-Can-Eat Swedish Parade Day Breakfast – Adults- $10,

Kids 12 & Under- $5. 22 S. Second St. at American Legion Post
75 tent.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Samplings/Information/Games Booths – James Street west of
Third

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green Geneva-An Eco-Fun Expo for all ages.

Campbell and Third streets.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quad Power Jump – Young & old can defy gravity and experience
bounces and flips–all while safely harnessed. S. Fourth & James
streets

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Carnival/Windy City Amusements – 12 to 4 p.m. - unlimited rides

$20. Courthouse Parking Lot-James St. and Fourth streets

1 pm 61st Annual Swedish Days Parade – Produced by Viking Service Organization

and Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

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