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Swedish Days 2024

June 19-23
Geneva, IL

Presented by:
GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  8 S. Third St., Geneva, IL  630.232.6060
genevachamber.com
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 Table of Contents
Central Stage Entertainment Lineup ………….4-7
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora

Food Booths………………………………………9

Daily Schedule of events………………...........10-23

Wednesday………………………………..10-11
Thursday………………………………….12-13
Friday …………………………………….14-18
Saturday…………………………………..19-22
Sunday…………………………………….23

Kids Day……………………………………….16-18

Vendor Booths………………………………. 24-25

Map………………………………………………26

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 Central Stage Entertainment Lineup
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora
Co-sponsored by Geneva Park District, Kane County Fairgrounds,
Waubonsee Community College
Wednesday, June 19
1:00 pm - Craft Beer Tent – Danny Cohen
Danny Cohen is a Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. You can
see him performing frequently with several tribute bands across the Midwest (including
The Fortunate Sons, a tribute to CCR, and The Red Roses, a tribute to the indie rock
bands of the 90s and 2000s) as well as original groups like The Alright Maybes, Terriers
and sewingneedle. His solo sets are a mix of originals and classic songs spanning from
the 50's to the current day.

4:30 pm - Central Stage – Swedish Midsummer Procession & Swedish American

Children’s Choir
Join the musicians and singers from the Swedish American Children's Choir from St.
Charles, as they open the festival and welcome you with a traditional Swedish
Välkommen. There will be music, songs and audience participation dances reflecting
Swedish Midsummer. Celebrating their 24th year, the Swedish American Children's
Choir and Musicians are the largest choir of their kind in the Midwest. Singers 4-18
years old learn about the Scandinavian culture through the arts. They welcome new
singers and knowledge of the Swedish language is not necessary. They are based locally.
Info-630-414-9700.

5:30 pm - Central Stage – Geneva Park District

Enjoy live performances by the Geneva Park District’s Angels Cheer & Poms Team, the
Geneva Gymnastics Academy, Playhouse 38 youth performers, and the Geneva Park
District’s Sunset Dance Academy.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Semi-Finals

Cheer on your favorite Geneva’s Got Talent performers as they compete in the GGT
Semi-Finals for the chance to move on to the Finals and ultimately win a cash prize!
Geneva’s Got Talent is a cooperative talent competition presented by the Geneva
Chamber of Commerce and the Geneva Park District.

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Thursday, June 20
1:00 pm - Craft Beer Tent – Matt Shukin
Born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, Matt Shukin has been performing
since a young age. Influenced as a kid by the sounds of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones,
The Who, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, and Jimi Hendrix, Shukin started to develop an
ear for music. After expanding by playing many different genres, including hard rock,
thrash metal, punk, blues, jazz and soul, he found his own unique sound. With a versatile
array of original material and cover songs, he provides not only quality music, but a good
time. Shukin is currently fronting his own trio, The Ramblers, as well as playing guitar
with local garage soul group Black Bolts.

5:00 pm - Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Finals

Cheer on your favorite performer as they compete to be named the 2023 winner of
Geneva’s Got Talent! Geneva’s Got Talent is a cooperative talent competition presented
by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the Geneva Park District.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – Flat Cats

The Flat Cats play a range of vintage and modern music from standards of the big band
swing era to contemporary classics, providing quality entertainment for all walks of
life. This group of six talented musicians has been together for over 15 years bringing
their love of the music and audience engagement to the forefront. The band feels equally
at home performing at concert venues, festival stages, weddings, and ballroom dance
events.

Photo courtesy of Kelly Vanderploeg

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Friday, June 21
1:00 pm - Craft Beer Tent – Nicole Devine
Nicole Devine is a singer-songwriter from Elk Grove Village and currently lives in
Geneva, IL. Nicole has been singing since she was 4 and playing live music since back in
2018 when Keith Urban brought her on stage to sing with him. When she's not
performing, she can be found hanging out with her dogs, Brantley and Miles, or training
for her next marathon. She has a goal to do every state and has completed 9 states so far,
including one of those being a full Ironman. She's a member of local running club, Fox
River Trail Runners. This is her second time performing at Swedish Days and she is
honored to be invited back.

3:00 pm - Central Stage – Blue Eyed Leo

An acoustic duo playing "music that matters".

5:00 pm - Central Stage – Rico

Rico is defined as a band with a rich sound of diversified musical cultures. A mixture of
sophisticated melodic genres and ethnicity coming together is the essence of Rico! Rico
creates an immense fiery soulful sound through bass, congas, percussion, drums,
timbales, keyboards, guitar, and pure passion. The band will move you physically and
mentally with their hypnotic blend of afro-Cuban rhythms, or purge deep into your soul
with their eminent sense of melody. They are influenced and inspired by all the
innovative rock, soul, jazz, afro-Cuban, blues, funk, reggae, and hip-hop pioneers.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – Libido Funk Circus

Libido Funk Circus began as an over-the-top tribute to the disco music of the 70’s and
has continued to entertain a wide range of audiences for over 20 years. Along with
beloved disco hits, the band also plays hundreds of dance and rock songs, spanning from
the 60’s through today. In other words, LFC is quite literally a human jukebox. From the
hits of the good ole’ Motown days to the bass-thumping beats of today’s dance music,
LFC has it covered. Take one look at their ever-expanding song list and you will be sold!
Photo courtesy of Megan Kelly

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Saturday, June 22
Noon – Holy Ghosted
Andrea Schmidt, Mat Camerer and Ricky Bosworth join forces to create the ultimate
cover band: Holy Ghosted. As the name hints, the trio was brought together by a shared
loved of Jesus and music. While Mat and Ricky have been friends since college, Andrea
met the duo at The Well church in Geneva. The three play on the church’s worship team
together. The rest, as they say, is history.

2:30 pm - Craft Beer Tent – Danny and Katie O’Brien

Danny and Katie O'Brien are a brother/sister duo who were born and raised in Geneva.
They are singers and guitarists with years of experience playing a wide range of music
together. Their repertoire includes songs by Neil Young, The Beatles, Radiohead,
Grateful Dead, Phoebe Bridgers and more.

5:00 pm - Central Stage – Classical Blast

Classical Blast: Classic Rock… with a little Bach
Classical Blast performs classic rock music melded with famed classical music… all on
classical & rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music
from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach,
Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, and others. Make no mistake, this show ROCKS!
It’s a thrill ride through history— unique, exciting entertainment for audiences of any
age. It’s the perfect show for theaters, schools, fests, and more.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – The Ron Burgundy’s

The Ron Burgundys bring music and the fun to all of their shows! This live band delivers
all of your favorite yacht rock and soft-core hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. They play
tribute to artists like Kenny Loggins, Toto, Huey Lewis, Fleetwood Mac, Boz Scaggs,
Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, and many more!

* Central Stage is presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Geneva Park
District, Kane County Fair and Waubonsee Community College and is located on Third Street between
James & Campbell streets in Geneva, IL. For GPS, please use 113 S. Third Street as the location.

*Craft Beer Tent is sponsored by Floods Royal Flush, Shodeen Homes, and Hollywood Casino Aurora.
Craft Beer Tickets are sponsored by Dogtopia, and Hogan Design & Construction. Craft Beer Wrist Bands
are sponsored by Chris Wallace of Holzl Homes.

While every attempt has been made to ensure the correctness and completeness of this
program, the Chamber releases this publication as a service to the community and
regrets any errors or omissions that may exist.

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Food Booths/Menus
denotes Swedish cuisine

* denotes this booth is donating monies to a charity

*22 S. Second - Geneva American Legion Post 75 (Second & Campbell)

Serving domestic beers, specialty beers, and a variety of wines and seltzers at their Beer
Garden. Enjoy food from Craft Urban.

124 S. Second (on Campbell b/t Second & Third) - Chiantis

Garlic Crab Pasta, Cajun Tortellini, Swedish Meatballs, Hot Dogs, Chips, Water,
Pop

*109 S. Third - Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva

Pizza, Meatball Sandwiches, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Slushies, Canned Drinks, Bagged
Chips, Popcorn, Candy, Bottled Water and FREE Geneva tap water

*Third & Campbell, SE - Knights of Columbus

Roasted Corn, Turkey Legs, Hot Dogs, Brats, Pork Chop Sandwiches

*Third & James, SE - Geneva Lions Club

Brats, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Walking Tacos, Chips, Cookies, Shaved Ice, Water

Third & James, SW - Craft Beer Tent

Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection
available. Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (Noon-10 pm); Sun (Noon–4 pm).

302 S. Third - Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream

Graham’s Homemade Ice Cream, Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Bars, Carmel Apples,
Lingonberry Floats & Sundaes

*Fourth & James SE - United Methodist Church of Geneva

Swedish Sausage, Swedish Ham, Swedish Meatballs, Ribbon Cookies, Hot Dogs,
Dilly Bars, Cucumber Salad

* Non-profits benefit over 30 different charities including local ones: CASA Kane
County, Fox Valley Special Recreation, Geneva Beautification, Geneva Park District,
Hesed House, Lazarus House, Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley, LivingWell Cancer
Resource Center, part of Northwestern Medicine, Mutual Ground, Northern IL Food
Bank, Salvation Army and scholarships for local high school seniors.

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Wednesday, June 19
**Restaurants and shops are open all week. Some with once-a-year offers**

SWEDISH NIGHTS
Tonight, many shops open 8 pm or later
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP!
Click here for all participating stores

10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Visit three museum galleries. $5/person; $2/seniors, students, & children; FREE Museum
members and Trolley participants.
*Saving Fabyan’s Legacy: The Darlene Larson Story" - The story of a woman who
recognized the gradual decline of a historic site and took action.
*The Curious World of Colonel Fabyan" - a special hands-on children’s exhibition
highlighting the eccentric world created by George and Nelle Fabyan along the Fox
River.
*Geneva’s Story - sharing our town’s history with rare artifacts, a movie theatre, and a
story booth.

11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St.
Drop by the Library all week long to enjoy the indoor play area, crafts, and activities.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Geneva History Museum Trolley Tours - Corner of South Third & Campbell Streets
(departure & return)
$15/person; $20/with the optional tour of Fabyan Villa
Enjoy a 45-minute, air-conditioned, guided trolley tour of Geneva including fun stories of
houses, businesses and early settlers. Tours leave each hour, on the hour, with an option
to exit the trolley in the Fabyan Forest Preserve to take a 40-minute guided tour of the
Fabyan Villa, redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907. Participants will receive a
swag bag full of offers from Geneva businesses and free admission to all three
exhibitions in the Geneva History Museum. Registration for the Trolley at
GenevaHistoryMuseum.org, or 630-232-4951 or come in, 113 South Third Street.
Register that day at the southeast corner of Campbell and Third Streets.

12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Craft Beer Tent - James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from
Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s and Art History Brewing every day. Visit with
friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday.
Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush & Shodeen Homes, Tickets by Dogtopia & Hogan
Design & Construction, Wristbands by Chris Wallace of Holzl Homes

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1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Entertainment in Craft Beer Tent – James St.
Danny Cohen
Danny Cohen is a Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. You can
see him performing frequently with several tribute bands across the midwest (including
The Fortunate Sons, a tribute to CCR, and The Red Roses, a tribute to the indie rock
bands of the 90s and 2000s) as well as original groups like The Alright Maybes, Terriers
and sewingneedle. His solo sets are a mix of originals and classic songs spanning from
the 50's to the current day.

2:00 pm-10:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements - Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets
From 2:00-6:00 pm, unlimited rides are $30/per person. Individual prices/ride range
from $3-$7.

CENTRAL STAGE
S. Third St. at Courthouse - R/J Recording & Sound
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Geneva Park
District

4:30 pm - Central Stage – Swedish Midsummer Procession & Swedish American

Children’s Choir
Join the musicians and singers from the Swedish American Children's Choir from St.
Charles, as they open the festival and welcome you with a traditional Swedish
Välkommen. There will be music, songs and audience participation dances reflecting
Swedish Midsummer. Celebrating their 24th year, the Swedish American Children's
Choir and Musicians are the largest choir of their kind in the Midwest. Singers 4-18
years old learn about the Scandinavian culture through the arts. They have performed
on WGN TV in Chicago, the Scandinavian Festival of Wisconsin, at American Girl Place,
National Convention of the American Union of Swedish Singers and they were chosen as
a featured choir for the Chicago Cultural Alliance-Inherit Chicago music series.

5:30 pm - Central Stage – Geneva Park District

Enjoy live performances by the Geneva Park District’s Angels Cheer & Poms Team, the
Geneva Gymnastics Academy, Playhouse 38 youth performers, and the Geneva Park
District’s Sunset Dance Academy.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Semi-Finals

Cheer on your favorite Geneva’s Got Talent performers as they compete in the GGT
Semi-Finals for the chance to move on to the Finals and ultimately win a cash prize!
Geneva’s Got Talent is a cooperative talent competition presented by the Geneva
Chamber of Commerce and the Geneva Park District.

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Thursday, June 20
**Restaurants and shops are open all week**

SWEDISH NIGHTS
Tonight, many shops open 8 pm or later
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP!
Click here for all participating stores

8:30 am
Geneva Settler’s Breakfast – Copper Fox, 477 S. Third St.
For people who have resided in Geneva for 15 years or more. Buffet breakfast will be
served at 8:30 am.

9:00 am
Geneva Park District Dodgeball Tournament - Wheeler Park (Rt. 31) * NEW DAY*
Get your team ready for Geneva Park District’s Dodgeball Tournament for 3rd-8th
graders! Teams of 6-8 players are guaranteed at least 2 games officiated by All Star
Sports Instruction, and all participants will receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the
winning team in each grade division: 3rd – 4th, 5th – 6th and 7th – 8th. Register in person
at the Geneva Park District or online at genevaparks.org. Please register based on the
grade level in the 2023-2024 school year. Each player needs to sign up individually at
genevaparks.org Team captain needs to email allstarsports03@live.com a Team
Roster. Deadline is 6/14. Call 630-232-4542 for more information.

10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Three exciting exhibitions - Full details are found under Wednesday, June 19 listing.

11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St.
Drop by the Library all week long to enjoy the indoor play area, crafts, and activities

12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Geneva History Museum Trolley Tours - Corner of South Third & Campbell Streets
(departure & return)
$15/person; $20/with the option of tour of Fabyan Villa
Full details are found under Wednesday, June 19 listing.

12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Craft Beer Tent - James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from
Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s and Art History Brewing every day. Visit with
friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday.
Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush, Tickets by Dogtopia & Hogan Design &
Construction, Wristbands by Chris Wallace of Holzl Homes

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1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Entertainment in Craft Beer Tent - James St.
Matt Shukin - Influenced as a kid by the sounds of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The
Who, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, and Jimi Hendrix. After expanding by playing many
different genres, including hard rock, thrash metal, punk, blues, jazz and soul, he found
his own unique sound. With a versatile array of original material and cover songs, he
provides not only quality music, but a good time. Shukin is currently fronting his own
trio, The Ramblers, as well as playing guitar with local garage soul group Black Bolts.

1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements - Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets
From 1:00-5:00 pm, unlimited rides are $30/per person. Individual prices/ride range
from $3-$7.

2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Balloon Creations – Courthouse Lawn (south side)
Compliments of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Superheroes, fairy princesses, mermaids, motorcycles, tractors, cartoon characters and
more were all created by Papa Balloon.

CENTRAL STAGE
S. Third at Courthouse - R/J Recording & Sound
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Kane County Fair

5:00 pm - Central Stage – Geneva’s Got Talent Finals

Cheer on your favorite performer as they compete to be named the 2023 winner of
Geneva’s Got Talent! Geneva’s Got Talent is a cooperative talent competition presented
by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the Geneva Park District.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – Flat Cats

The Flat Cats play a range of vintage and modern music from standards of the big band
swing era to contemporary classics, providing quality entertainment for all walks of
life. This group of six talented musicians has been together for over 15 years bringing
their love of the music and audience engagement to the forefront. The band feels equally
at home performing at concert venues, festival stages, weddings, and ballroom dance
events.

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Friday, June 21
Kids’ Day! Full Kids’ Day Schedule begins on page 16 or click here
**Restaurants and shops are open all week. Some with once-a-year offers**

10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Three exciting exhibitions - Full details are found under Wednesday, June 19 listing.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Geneva History Museum Trolley Tours - Corner of South Third & Campbell Streets
(departure & return)
$15/person; $20/with the option of tour of Fabyan Villa
Full details are found under Wednesday, June 19 listing.

12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Craft Beer Tent - James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from
Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s and Art History Brewing every day. Visit with
friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday.
Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush, Tickets by Dogtopia & Hogan Design &
Construction, Wristbands by Holzl Homes-Chris Wallace

1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Entertainment in Craft Beer Tent - James St.
Nicole Devine - Nicole Devine is a singer-songwriter from Elk Grove Village and
currently lives in Geneva, IL. Nicole has been singing since she was 4 and playing live
music since back in 2018 when Keith Urban brought her on stage to sing with him. When
she's not performing, she can be found hanging out with her dogs, Brantley and Miles, or
training for her next marathon. She has a goal to do every state and has completed 9
states so far, including one of those being a full Ironman. She's a member of local
running club, Fox River Trail Runners. This is her second time performing at Swedish
Days and she is honored to be invited back.

2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Face Painting - Courthouse Lawn, S. Third St.
Compliments of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Be a tiger, a princess or something out of this world with fabulous face painting by
Cherry Berry Blast!

5:00 pm
Swedish Night with the Kane County Cougars, 34W002 Cherry Lane
Celebrate Swedish Days with a Kane County Cougar baseball game.
The players will be wearing special jerseys to be auctioned off online. Proceeds will
benefit Fox Valley Hands of Hope. The Swedish Children's Choir will be singing the
national anthem. Swedish meatballs, lingonberries and potato pancakes will be offered at
the Swedish themed ballpark. Plus, a trip to Sweden can be won! Gates open at 5 pm
and fireworks after the game.
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9:00 pm-Midnight
Cosmic Mini Golf - Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park (Rt. 31)
Coordinated by Geneva Park District
Play miniature golf ... in the dark! Glow-in-the-dark golf balls will be provided. No pre-
registration is required. The last tee time is 11:15 pm. $9 per round. For more
information, call 630-232-4542.

CENTRAL STAGE
S. Third St. at Courthouse - R/J Recording & Sound
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Kane County Fair

3:00 pm - Central Stage – Blue Eyed Leo

An acoustic duo playing "music that matters"

5:00 pm - Central Stage – Rico

Rico is defined as a band with a rich sound of diversified musical cultures. A mixture of
sophisticated melodic genres and ethnicity coming together is the essence of Rico! Rico
creates an immense fiery soulful sound through bass, congas, percussion, drums,
timbales, keyboards, guitar, and pure passion. The band will move you physically and
mentally with their hypnotic blend of afro-cuban rhythms, or purge deep into your soul
with their eminent sense of melody. They are influenced and inspired by all the innovative
rock, soul, jazz, afro-cuban, blues, funk, reggae, and hip-hop pioneers.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – Libido Funk Circus

Libido Funk Circus began as an over-the-top tribute to the disco music of the 70’s and
has continued to entertain a wide range of audiences for over 20 years. Along with
beloved disco hits, the band also plays hundreds of dance and rock songs, spanning from
the 60’s through today. In other words, LFC is quite literally a human jukebox. From the
hits of the good ole’ Motown days to the bass-thumping beats of today’s dance music,
LFC has it covered. Take one look at their ever-expanding song list and you will be sold!

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KIDS’ DAY SCHEDULE
Enjoy kid-friendly activities in the library parking lot (some activities may be inside; this
will be indicated). Inclusion for children and families of all abilities. Geneva High
School Cheer and It’s A Girl Thing Princesses will be on site as well.
Friday, June 21 – Geneva Public Library Parking Lot, 227 S. Seventh St.
Presented by Geneva Bank & Trust, A Wintrust Community Bank & Goldfish Swim
School of St. Charles
Creation Station sponsored by School of Rock Geneva

10:00 am
Check-In for Kids’ Day Parade – Campbell & Fifth streets (look for check-in table)
No pre-registration is necessary. Get creative and enter into one of these parade
categories: Swifities, Swedish Spirit, Fun with Wheels and Geneva Viking Fans. First
place in each category will receive a Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream Gift
Certificate and the first 50 registrants will receive a Buy One, Get One ice cream coupon
for Graham’s at check-in. (while supplies last)

10:30 am-10:50 am
Judging of Parade Entries

11:00 am
Kick-off - Kids’ Day Parade
Line of March: Campbell & Fifth (where registration is). School of Rock Geneva will
rock us as we walk west to Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St. Awards ceremony
will immediately follow.

11:00 am-12:30 pm
School of Rock Geneva House Band
Join School of Rock Geneva as they perform a variety of classic and current rock
favorites!

11:00 am-2:00 pm
Kids’ Day Experiences
Visit your favorite family focused businesses all in one spot!

Chicago Steel Hockey Team

Chicago Steel Hockey Team- Experience the best live sport on the planet with the
Chicago Steel Hockey Team. Since 2015, the Steel have produced 39 NHL Draft picks
and are the only USHL team to produce back-to-back Hobey Baker Award winners given
to the most outstanding college hockey player. With themed promotions and giveaways
and home games September through May at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, it’s the
most fun you can have in the Western Suburbs. Tickets start at just $10. Call 855-51-
STEEL or visit chicagosteelhockeyteam.com

Chris Wallace of Holzl Homes & KW Inspire

Make sure to stop by and visit Chris Wallace with Holzl Homes & KW Inspire! They will
have a small bounce house from Mod Bounce House and a photographer on site doing
photos.

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Geneva Bank & Trust, A Wintrust Community Bank
Stop by our booth on Friday, June 21, to play the Wheel of Fun and win prizes.

Geneva Park District

Enjoy games and activities coordinated by the award-winning Geneva Park District.

Goldfish Swim School

Goldfish Swim School St. Charles provides year-round swim lessons for kids ages 4
months through 12 years old in a safe, family-friendly environment. Stop by their table to
meet their mascot Bubbles, win prizes and enter to win free swim lessons!

The Hallow Traveler

The Hallow Traveler will be onsite with her mobile bar where she will have delicious
lemonade and other fun drinks for families to purchase!

Hare and Comb

Hare & Comb is a Davines salon located within the Sola Salon Suites at Geneva
Commons. Our mission is to provide high quality products and services in a caring and
comfortable environment that is inclusive to all. Stop by and get some free hair tinsel!

Hawaii Fluid Art

We are an art studio center in Geneva, IL dedicated to providing artists of all ability
levels the opportunity to learn and experience new art techniques in a semi-private, safe,
professional setting through our varied classes and experiences. Make sure to stop by our
booth where will be giving away leis and will be raffling off some of our experiences and
will also have a spinning wheel to win items such as keychains, tattoos, candy and more!

Kane County Cougars

The Kane County Cougars are a professional baseball team in Geneva, Illinois, and are
members of the American Association of Professional Baseball, an official Partner
League of Major League Baseball. They play their home games at beautiful Northwestern
Medicine Field.

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Geneva, Inc.

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Geneva offers programs for ages 3 & up! This year we are
excited to introduce our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu programs for both children and adults! The
Bullyproof program, for ages 7 to 13, focuses on empowering kids to stand up to bullies!
Be sure to stop by for a chance to win FREE classes or even BREAK A REAL WOOD
BOARD!

McCall Family Dentistry

McCall Family Dentistry has passionately served Geneva for over 40 years. Patient and
family-focused; our team understands that offering you a comfortable space is just as
important as the services we provide. Stop by our booth for some dental goodies for your
little one and spin the wheel for your chance to win great prizes!
Pigtails & Crewcuts- Haircuts for Kids
Pigtails & Crewcuts salons specialize in kids' haircuts. We offer an enjoyable, stress-free
haircutting experience for the whole family. On Kid's Day, we will have stylists on-hand
to jazz up our little friends with braids, temporary hair color, or glitter!

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Pinot’s Palette
Experience the best night ever at Pinot’s Palette! You don't need art experience to have a
good time. One of our local artists will guide the class through every step of the painting.
You can join a public class or book a private party. Your party will have a private room,
complete with all the little extras to make the night run smoothly.

School of Rock Geneva

School of Rock Geneva is proud to offer music classes to help teach our community how
to play instruments with skill and confidence. We teach everything from the keyboard to
bass guitar, songwriting, and vocals for all levels. At School of Rock, students can
perform live shows and develop their musical ability in a supportive and encouraging
learning environment. For budding musicians, they can study at the School of Rock and
rise to the skills of playing at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles or onto the large music
hub of Chicago, a great spot for emerging artists.

Westside Children’s Therapy

Westside is a children’s therapy provider offering physical, occupational, speech, applied
behavior analysis (ABA), feeding, and counseling therapies. We are family owned and
operated with over 29 clinics located throughout the Chicago suburbs.
For over 25 years, Westside has built a reputation for achieving life-changing medical
outcomes in our family-friendly clinics.

11:00 pm-2:30 pm
Face Painting by Cherry Berry Blast
Be a tiger, a princess or something out of this world with fabulous face painting
compliments of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St.
Drop by the Library all week long to enjoy the indoor play area, crafts, and activities

11:30 am-1:00 pm
Pizza
Papa Saverio’s will be on-site selling pizza slices.

1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Cotton Candy
The Sweetest Adventure is a mobile cotton candy cart business located in Geneva. We
spin fresh cotton candy at your event while creating SWEET and FLUFFY memories.

1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements - Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets
From 1:00-5:00 pm, unlimited rides are $30/per person. Individual prices/ride range
from $3-$7.

3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Kids’ Day Special - Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park (Rt. 31)
Coordinated by Geneva Park District
$2 miniature golf for kids ages 3-15.

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**Restaurants and shops are open all week. Some with once-a-year offers**

8:00 am
Swedish Days 5K Lopp – Peck Farm
Presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Area Track & Field
Begin your day running in this spirited Scandinavian race. Breakfast with Fernando’s
Street Kitchen (at the event) is included with registration. Register at
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84661/swedish-days-lopp-5k
Please park at Peck Farm Park or Persinger Rec. Center.
Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine and Floods Royal Flush
T-shirts sponsored by Hogan Construction & Design, Proud Fox Gallery and State
Street Jewelers, First Bank of Geneva

8:00 am-11:00 am
Geneva Lutheran Church Swedish Pancake Breakfast - 301 S. Third St.
Breakfast includes pancakes, toppings, sausage and beverages; $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for
children under 12, cash is preferred. Limited seating available. Proceeds will benefit
Geneva Lutheran’s 2024 mission trips to Martin, KY through Christian Appalachian
Project. Questions to office@genevalutheran.org

8:00 am-4:00 pm
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - Third St.
Hosted by the Geneva Park District
Get your team together for the area’s hottest 3-on-3 competition! Each team is guaranteed
at least two games, and each player will receive a dry-fit shirt. Team rosters are limited
to 5 players, players cannot play on more than one team, and teams will be placed in the
category of their oldest player. The tournament is open to both boys and girls, ages 10 to
adult. Teams under the age of 18 play between 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; adult teams play
from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. (Schedules may vary based on enrollment.) For more
information call 630-232-4542. The registration deadline is June 19. $80 per
team. Register at genevaparks.org
Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine

10:00 am-4:00 pm
Exhibitions - Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St.
Three exciting exhibitions - Full details are found under Wednesday, June 19 listing.

10:00 am-4:30 pm
Viking Ship Tours - Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Dr.
The 1893 "VIKING" is a full-sized, 78-foot-long replica of an original 1,000-year-old
Viking ship excavated in Norway. In 1893, "VIKING" with its daring crew of 12, sailed
nonstop and alone across the stormy Atlantic from Norway to Canada. It then sailed on to
Chicago, to become a star attraction at the famous 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
"VIKING" has been a popular attraction in Good Templar Park in Geneva for nearly 30
years. Admission includes a guided tour ($7 for adults; $4 for teens 13-17;free for
children. See the ship's website at www.vikingship.us for viewing days and hours.

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Besides visiting the ship in Good Templar Park, don't miss the exciting free display on
"VIKING" in the Geneva Public Library featuring the huge, dramatic, hand-carved
wooden dragon figurehead and tail of the 1893 "VIKING" ship, with recreated
Viking warrior's shields.

10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sweden Väst – Campbell Street
Sponsored by Stockholm’s and Friends of the Viking Ship
Take home a little bit of Sweden with you. Purchase Swedish items, learn about your
Swedish ancestry and try some true Swedish pastries. Vendors are listed below.

Friends of the Viking Ship - Authentically-dressed Viking living historians from the 1893
Chicago Columbian Exposition Viking Ship in Geneva will be present with their displays
to discuss Viking clothing, tools, weapons, artwork and jewelry and ship models
promoting appreciation of the Viking Ship.

The Gift Box/Scandinavian Imports - located in Geneva, brings Swedish heritage to the
Fox Valley with authentic Swedish gifts and food. Visit their shop on State Street.

Salty Provisions - Salty Provisions makes Award Winning gourmet handcrafted sea salts
and seasoning blends made with Norwegian flake sea salt. Gluten-free, paleo, and vegan.
No artificial flavors, colors or ingredients. Just the real thing! Don’t cook? No problem.
Stop by and get salty with us! Woman-owned. Midwest Made.

Swedish American Museum - Swedish and Swedish American products including books,
children’s toys, t-shirts and more.

Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center - Do you have Swedish Ancestry? Our
group has helped thousands of Swedish Americans find information about their
immigrant ancestors since 1981. Using our extensive resources, we have connected
Americans with their ancestral home parishes in Sweden and even with living Swedish
relatives. We can also be hired for Swedish-to-English translations. We publish Swedish
American Genealogist—the only journal in the field of Swedish-American genealogy.
Purchase Swedish dishcloths and learn more at our booth.

VASA Park - 25-acre Swedish/Scandinavian park in South Elgin, IL.

Wander North Creations - Inspired by family heritage, including Swedish folk art, we
create unique woodcrafts. Our creations range from luminary boxes and lanterns to
kitchen items to wondrous Christmas trees and ornaments. Some items are nostalgic and
fun. Others are inspired by a sense of adventure and the wonder of creation. All can
become family heirlooms.

11:00 am-2:00 pm
Balloon Creations - Courthouse Lawn, S. Third St.
Compliments of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Superheroes, fairy princesses, mermaids, motorcycles, tractors, cartoon characters and
more were all created by Papa Balloon.

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11:00 am-3:00 pm
Geneva Public Library, 227 Seventh St.
Drop by the Library all week long to enjoy the indoor play area, crafts, and activities

12:00pm- 3:00 pm
Fourth Street Family Fun @ St. Mark's, St. Mark's Church Geneva (between Franklin
and Fulton Streets)
KIDS' ACTIVITIES - Join us for arts and crafts, games, and more on the Larrabee House
porch and lawn area.
"SIT A SPELL" - Sit back, relax, and beat the heat under one of the cooling tents on our
main lawn. All ages are welcome.
CHAPEL TOURS - Explore our 1868 historic chapel, listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, via 30-minute guided tours. Chapel scavenger hunt activity sheets will be
available for little ones upon request.

12:00pm-4:00pm
Kubb a Scandinavian Lawn Game – on the Courthouse Lawn (between 3rd and
Campbell)
Kubb is an outdoor lawn game played on grass where opponents on each side of a small
field try to knock down wooden blocks of the person they are playing before they knock
down their blocks. There are rumors that Kubb was invented by the Vikings a thousand
years ago, but it most likely started on the island of Gotland in Sweden, out in the Baltic
Sea, in the 1920s or a little earlier. A lot of times people compare it to a combination of
horseshoe, bocce, and bowling Kubb has very strong roots in Sweden and the
Scandinavian region.

12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Craft Beer Tent - James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from
Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s and Art History Brewing every day. Visit
with friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday.
Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush, Tickets by Dogtopia & Hogan Design &
Construction, Wristbands by Holzl Homes-Chris Wallace

12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Entertainment in Craft Beer Tent - James St.
Holy Ghosted - Andrea Schmidt, Mat Camerer and Ricky Bosworth join forces to create
the ultimate cover band: Holy Ghosted. As the name hints, the trio was brought together
by a shared loved of Jesus and music. While Mat and Ricky have been friends since
college, Andrea met the duo at The Well church in Geneva. The three play on the
church’s worship team together. The rest, as they say, is history.

1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements - Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets
From 1:00-5:00 pm, unlimited rides are $30/per person. Individual prices/ride range
from $3-$7.

2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Entertainment in Craft Beer Tent - James St.

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Danny O’Brien and Katie O’Brien - Danny and Katie O'Brien are a brother/sister duo
who were born and raised in Geneva. They are singers and guitarists with years of
experience playing a wide range of music together. Their repertoire includes songs by
Neil Young, The Beatles, Radiohead, Grateful Dead, Phoebe Bridgers and more.

2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Nordic Folk Dancers - Courthouse Lawn, S. Third St.
Enjoy traditional Scandinavian dancing with Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago.
Performances every half hour.
Sponsored by The Gift Box/Scandinavian Imports

2:30 pm-4:30 pm
Face Painting - Courthouse Lawn, S. Third St.
Compliments of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Be a tiger, a princess or something out of this world with fabulous face painting by
Cherry Berry Blast!

6:00 pm-dusk
Trucks & Ladders Static Display - Third St. b/t State & James streets
Coordinated by Geneva Fire Department
Explore the world of a firefighter.

9:00 pm-Midnight
Cosmic Mini Golf - Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course, Wheeler Park (Rt. 31)
Coordinated by Geneva Park District
Play miniature golf ... in the dark! Glow-in-the-dark golf balls will be provided. No pre-
registration is required. The last tee time is 11:15 pm. $8 per round. For more
information, call 630-232-4542.

CENTRAL STAGE
S. Third St. at Courthouse - R/J Recording & Sound
Presented by Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and co-sponsored by Kane County Fair

5:00 pm - Central Stage – Classical Blast

Classical Blast: Classic Rock… with a little Bach
Classical Blast performs classic rock music melded with famed classical music… all on
classical & rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music
from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach,
Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, and others. Make no mistake, this show ROCKS!
It’s a thrill ride through history— unique, exciting entertainment for audiences of any
age. It’s the perfect show for theaters, schools, fests, and more.

7:00 pm - Central Stage – The Ron Burgundy’s

The Ron Burgundys bring the music and the fun to all of their shows! This live band
delivers all of your favorite yacht rock and soft-core hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
They play tribute to artists like Kenny Loggins, Toto, Huey Lewis, Fleetwood Mac, Boz
Scaggs, Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, and many more!

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Sunday, June 23
**Restaurants and shops are open all week. Some with once-a-year offers**

10:00 am-3:00 pm
Sweden Väst – Campbell Street
Full details are found under Saturday, June 22 listing.
Sponsored by Stockholm’s and Friends of the Viking Ship

10:00 am-4:30 pm
Viking Ship Tours - Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Dr.
Full details are found under Saturday, June 22 listing.

12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Craft Beer Tent - James St., west of Third St.
Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate this experience. Expanded craft beer selection from
Penrose Brewing Company, Stockholm’s and Art History Brewing every day. Visit with
friends and enjoy this tented event through Sunday.
Sponsored by Floods Royal Flush, Tickets by Dogtopia & Hogan Design &
Construction, Wristbands by Holzl Homes-Chris Wallace

1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Carnival/Windy City Amusements - Courthouse Parking Lot, James & S. Fourth streets
From 1:00-5:00 pm, unlimited rides are $30/per person. Individual prices/ride range
from $3-$7.

1:00 pm
Annual Swedish Days Parade
Join us for a hometown parade!
Line of March: Anderson Blvd. and Center, south to State, east on State to Third, south
on Third to Metra Train Station.
Coordinated by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Awesome Parade Marshals
Sponsored by Audi Exchange of St. Charles

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Swedish Days Vendor Booths
James St. west of Third St.

Bath Planet
Get a new bathroom with the look of stone, ceramic, granite or marble in just 1-day! We also do tub-to-
shower conversions, have a walk-in tub & offer wheelchair-accessible showers. Visit our Streamwood
showroom or bathplanetlocal.com.

Chicago Steel Hockey Team

Chicago Steel Hockey Team- Experience the best live sport on the planet with the Chicago Steel Hockey
Team. Since 2015, the Steel have produced 39 NHL Draft picks and are the only USHL team to produce
back-to-back Hobey Baker Award winners given to the most outstanding college hockey player. With
themed promotions and giveaways and home games September through May at the Fox Valley Ice Arena
in Geneva, it’s the most fun you can have in the Western Suburbs. Tickets start at just $10. Call 855-51-
STEEL or visit chicagosteelhockeyteam.com

Comcast (Sunday only)

Expert Roofing
Expert Roofing is local, family owned business serving Illinois for 19 years.
Expert Roofing wants to help restore your home to better than before storm condition.
Our representatives specialize in working with insurance to help your home recover from hail or wind
storms.

Gerald Subaru of North Aurora

Gerald Subaru of North Aurora has been tending to the automotive needs of North Aurora and the
surrounding communities for over 20 years. Whether coming to service your current vehicle or looking for
the next addition to your family, we are always ready to help. Our expert vehicle specialists and highly
trained automotive technicians work hard to make sure you have the best possible experience each time you
visit. We hope to see you soon!

Judge Chiropractic
Judge Family Chiropractic is a spinal correction facility. They implement the 5 essentials of health to
transform lifestyles and lead patients into a life free from disease and medications.

House Toppers Exteriors

House Toppers Exteriors is a construction company specializing in residential roof replacement and
residential siding replacement. Our cope of work includes working on private homes as well as,
condominium complexes, duplexes, townhome complexes and smaller office industrial buildings. We offer
a full complement of materials; we include specializing in high end materials such as cedar roofing and
designer grade shingles as well as Owns Corning architectural shingles. Our siding material includes high
grade vinyl and insulated siding and we specialize in offering Premium Hardie Board brand fiber cement
siding. Our product manufactures offer lifetime warranties on their products and along with our 5 year
workmanship warranty offers finished results well worth doing.

Hare and Comb

Hare & Comb is a Davines salon located within the Sola Salon Suites at Geneva
Commons. Our mission is to provide high quality products and services in a caring and
comfortable environment that is inclusive to all.

NRG Energy

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Psychic Tarot Card Readers by Ericka Rose
With over 25 years Psychic Tarot Card Readers by Ericka Rose specializes in psychic card and palm
readers. We offer tarot palm astrology clairvoyant sessions as well as meditation and medium sessions. She
has over 25 years of experience in the field and has been practicing metaphysical healing holistic therapy
for little over 19 years. We believe there are alternatives to healing. Whether it is through the spiritual or
physical we are here to give insight, inspiration and answers! Call now for appointment
224-334-1792.

Renewal by Andersen
Renewal By Andersen is the custom replacement division of the over 115 year old Andersen Window
Company. We make our windows right here in the USA. RBA is a start to finish company.

Renew Floors Today

At Renew Floors Today, we are more than just a flooring company. With thousands of happy and verified
customers, we believe our passion for flooring and our dedication to our customers shine through in every
project we undertake. We are proud to be your family-owned and operated one-stop shop for all your
flooring needs. Our services include: existing hardwood refinishing, new hardwood installation, staircase
renovations, carpet removal & installation, vinyl plank & tile installation, complimentary in-home
estimates

T-Mobile
We are the Chicago Mobile Event Team, your one-stop destination for all your cellular needs! From family
plans to watches, tablets, and even home internet solutions, we've got you covered. Our unique store on
wheels is ready to serve you, so don't hesitate to stop by and learn more about how we can enhance your
connectivity experience.

UnitedHealthcare
At UnitedHealthcare, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work
better for everyone. We dedicate ourselves to this every day for our members by being there for what
matters in moments big and small — from their earliest days, to their working years and through
retirement.

Valley Sheltered Workshop

We provide a wide array of activities and events designed to engage and support every community
member, encompassing Permanent and Community Support, Volunteer Opportunities, Social Gatherings,
and Educational Programs. We strive to offer something meaningful for everyone, fostering a sense of
inclusion and belonging. In doing so, VSW becomes an essential component of the continuum of care for
the disabled community, ensuring that our initiatives contribute significantly to their mental health, well-
being, and empowerment.

Vein Specialists of Geneva

Dr. Kevin Kern is a board- certified physician with over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine and
treatment of varicose veins. He combines his emergency medicine procedural training with a 10-year
history of treating vein disease. Dr Kern offers patients best-in class treatment of venous insufficiency
resulting in healthier legs and a better quality of life. Dr. Kern has a singular focus to care for patients
suffering from chronic venous disorders such as: varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulceration, lower limb
swelling (lymphedema), skin discoloration, cellulitis, and pain. Many patients have suffered, possibly
undiagnosed, for many years and have had a very poor quality of life. Many individuals with venous
insufficiency have been mistreated or undertreated. Dr Kern takes particular pride in treating patients who
have had prior treatments from other specialists and are still symptomatic. Procedures performed at Vein
Specialists of Geneva include ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, endovenous thermal and nonthermal
ablation, lymphedema, spider vein treatments, and lower extremity ulcer care.

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Thank you for Visiting 2024 Swedish Days

We look forward to seeing you next month for the Geneva Arts Fair July 27 & 28
Mark your calendars for 75th Swedish Days 2025 June 18-22
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to postpone/cancel any events in the case of severe weather
conditions. Cancellation and festivals information can be found on our website genevachamber.com, Facebook
(Geneva, IL – Chamber of Commerce & Tourism), Twitter (GenevaILChamber) or by calling 630-232-6060.

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