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GENEVA FAMILY YMCA

For a better us.

For a better us.For a better us.For a better us.

Main Sponsors

All at 666 Exchange Street Downtown Geneva.

Thank you to our Premium Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Massa Construction's Leadership Gift is key to the success of this year's SUMMERFEST!

Premier Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Thank you, Finger Lakes Health, for your significant support!

Premier Sponsor



Thank you, Brenda and Dave Rickey Foundation, for your significant support!

Premier Sponsor

Thank you, Wegmans Food & Pharmacy for your significant support!

Calling all VOLUNTEERS - Want to make an impact in your community?

Sign up here

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WELCOME TO SUMMERFEST '26

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

MASSA CONSTRUCTION, WEGMANS, FINGER LAKES HEALTH, LYONS NATIONAL BANK, WAYNE BANK, COMMUNITY BANK & The RICKEY FOUNDATION


Other financial contributors:

Amberdocks, Bagels & Cakes, Barrett Marine, Casella Waste Systems, Devaney-Bennett Funeral Home, Finger Lakes Dental Care, Five Star Bank, Friendly Ford, Geneva Club Beverage, Grateful Dental, Guardian Glass, Knights of Columbus, Lake Country Dental, Littlejohn & Barbi Orthodontics, McGuigan Funeral Home, Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home, Pedulla's Liquor Store, Ports Cafe, Torey Park, Son's of Italy, Sunset Bowl, & Xylem


In Kind Sponsors:

Adventures in Climbing, Auburn Party Rental, Cam's Pizza, Geneva City School District, Marks Pizza, Nardozzi Trash Removal, Peppy's Ice cream

Now engaging volunteers

If you, your family, or your civic organization are interested in making one of the region's largest summer events a success, please reach out to Todd Freelove, Festival Director, at director@genevafamilyymca.org

Summerfest Entertainment

Live Music

The joy of Summerfest comes from letting live bands and catchy riffs carry you away, turning the crowd into a huge dance floor where every beat sparks smiles and connection.

Raffle Baskets

Win big with our Summerfest raffle baskets! Each basket is packed with music, fun, and fabulous surprises.  Buy your raffle tickets when you arrive-every entry supports the festival and the YMCA!

Escape Room

Touch a Truck

Embark on a quest where curiosity leads the way.  Teams of young explorers will solve clues, crack codes, and uncover secret passages to escape before time runs out. 

Touch a Truck

Haunted Dark Maze

Touch a Truck

Cool down in the driver's seat of big, fascinating trucks-no fences, no barriers, just hands-on for explorers ages 2+

Haunted Dark Maze

Haunted Dark Maze

Haunted Dark Maze

This years haunted maze invites brave explorers to test their nerves with chilling scenes, eerie music, and immersive illusions designed to thrill - not frighten young minds. Perfect for families seeking spooky fun with a safe, supervised experience.

Fireworks

Haunted Dark Maze

Haunted Dark Maze

Spark up the night with our Summerfest fireworks finale!  Bright bursts, great music, and a spectacular end to the day-don't miss the show

Big and beautiful Baskets of many types along with Huge stand alone items such as A La-z-boy recline

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Summerfest Sponsors

    Fun for All on July 17 and 18, 2026

    Free and Fun for All

    Free and Fun for All

    Free and Fun for All

    Geneva’s biggest FREE-entry, two-day family festival is back — and bigger than ever!

    Get ready for new exciting events, live music, amazing food, and family-affordable fun — all with FREE admission, just the way Summerfest has always been.

    . . .

    ✨n addition to great food, live entertainment, fireworks and games for the little ones, we host the Community Connection Zone where area not-for-profit agencies will help individuals and families learn about services, programs, and in some cases, employment!


    Save the Date

    Free and Fun for All

    Free and Fun for All

    🌟 Friday, July 17 @ 4-10pm

    Kick off Summerfest with an unforgettable night of music featuring The Bob Greco Band, followed by a spectacular fireworks show at 9:45 PM — the perfect ending to an exciting first day!

    . . .

    🚛 Saturday, July 18 @ 2-9pm

    Our fan-favorite Touch-A-Truck event returns — bigger and better than ever!  Live music featuring The Endless Mountain Derelicts and The Castleton Kings.

    . . .

    Enjoy a full day of fun with local bands, special performances, and nonstop entertainment on our Center Stage.

    Bring the Family

    Free and Fun for All

    Bring the Family

    🎶 What to Expect

    • Live Music
    • Games & Family Attractions
    • Great Food & Ice Cream
    • Basket Raffle
    • Huge Prize Booth
    • Special Events
    • And surprises you won’t want to miss!

    . . .

    🤝 Get Involved

    Summerfest happens because of amazing community support — and we need your help!

    • Join our Committee
    • Volunteer
    • Become a Sponsor

    Your support helps us continue this incredible community tradition.

    📧 Contact: Bill Greco at billgrecojr58@gmail.com or Todd Freelove at director@genevafamilyymca.org 


    Helpful Documents

    Summerfest 26 sponsorship Opportunities (pdf)

    Download

    Community Connection Zone (pdf)

    Download

    Touch-a-Truck: 2 PM – 4 PM

    Get ready for an exciting new addition to our Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday…

    The NY STATE POLICE UTV is rolling in! Come check it out up close, meet the officers, and snap some awesome pics. You won’t want to miss this!


    Saturday, July 18th

    Touch-a-Truck: 2 PM – 4 PM

    Be there when the action rolls in!

    Support Geneva Family YMCA's Mission

    Volunteers Needed!

    Love having fun? Enjoy working with amazing people?

    Then come be part of something incredible — join the Summerfest team! Whether you’re helping with games, food, raffles, or just bringing the energy, we’d love to have you.

    It’s your chance to make great memories, and enjoy the festival in a whole new way!

    Call the Geneva YMCA at 315-789-1616 and ask for David Michaels or Todd Freelove to sign up! 

    Just Added

    Get ready for an exciting new addition to our Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday…

    The NY STATE POLICE UTV is rolling in! Come check it out up close, meet the officers, and snap some awesome pics. You won’t want to miss this!


    Saturday, July 12th

    Touch-a-Truck: 2 PM – 4 PM

    Be there when the action rolls in!

    Summerfest 2026 Entertainment Lineup!

    Join us in the Rec Center and at Center Stage under the food tent for two days of nonstop fun!

    Friday, July 17

    4:00 PM - Food and Carnival games

    6:30–9:15 PM – Live Music: Bob Greco Band

    9:20 PM – Flag presentation by the American Legion

    9:30 PM – Honoring veterans who passed this year

    9:45 PM – Fireworks Show with Patriotic Music

    ⸻

    Saturday, July 18

    2–4 PM – Fire trucks, NYSEG truck, making FREE Hula Hoops for kids

    2:00 PM – Food and Carnival games

    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Live Music: The Castleton Kings 

    5:00 PM – TBD  

    6:30-8:30 PM – Live Music: The Endless Mountain Derelicts

    7:00 PM - TBD

    8:30 PM – 50/50 Raffle

    8:40 PM – Basket Raffle Drawings


    Want to perform?

    We still have a few open stage slots!

    Contact Todd Freelove at director@genevafamilyymca.org


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