We're already planning SUMMERFEST '26 - one of the region's largest two-day summer fun festivals! already gaining amazing support from local businesses, community partners and the City of Geneva!
Thank you to : MASSA CONSTRUCTION, BARRETT MARINE, GRATEFUL DENTAL, WEGMANS, PORTS CAFE, PEDULLA'S LIQUOR STORE,
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 Bill Grego, Festival Director, at billgrecojr58@gmail.com
The success of SUMMERFEST relies on charitable and corporate support of firms of all sizes. Browse our honor role from 2025 below to see who invests in SUMMERFEST, then email billgrecojr58@gmail.com
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.
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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!
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!
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Saturday, July 18 @ 1-10pm
Our fan-favorite Touch-A-Truck event returns — bigger and better than ever!
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Enjoy a full day of fun with local bands, special performances, and nonstop entertainment on our Center Stage.
What to Expect
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Get Involved
Summerfest happens because of amazing community support — and we need your help!
Your support helps us continue this incredible community tradition.
Contact: Bill Greco at billgrecojr58@gmail.com or Todd Freelove at director@genevafamilyymca.org
The Bob Greco Band Live on our Center Stage
Fireworks Show, Delicious Food, Haunted Maze, Games & Raffles
Center Stage Comes Alive
Amazing local talent all day long!
Touch-a-Truck from 2–4 PM
Mercy Flight Helicopter landing
Dos Locos takes the stage from 7:30–9:30 PM
Don’t miss our Chicken BBQ!
Pre-order now and save:
2 Dinners for $25 – Pre-sale only



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!


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!
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!

Live music is just one of the attractions at SUMMERFEST '25. The Bob Greco Band will play from 7:00 - 9:15 Friday evening, and other celebrity surprises will entertain us on Friday and Saturday - - all free and open to the public!
Stay in touch with the growing list of attractions and opportunities in the Finger Lakes Times, and on Facebook!

Catch the high-energy sounds of Doc Locos on Saturday, July 12th, right after the Firefighters Parade!
After the parade rolls through, and the party will continue with amazing food, cold drinks, and non-stop entertainment, including Doc Locos performing on Summerfest’s Center Stage!

Also, new for '25, Alex's Kitchen is hosting a benefit Chicken Barbeque on Sunday starting at noon!
Whether you're in town for Ironman 70.3 Musselman or just looking to add a day to the fun you enjoyed at SUMMERFEST '25, this tasty option is a great solution for you and your family!
Enjoy it under the tent, or take it home and enjoy! $15 per meal, or two for $25. Tickets on sale now!

After The Bob Greco Band rocks the stage, the local chapter of American Legion will proudly march our nation’s flag up Exchange Street and present it with honor. We will then read the names of all our veterans from our community who have passed in the past year, in a moving tribute to their service and sacrifice.
At 9:45 Friday night, prepare yourself for the biggest, most spectacular fireworks show Geneva has ever seen, proudly sponsored by UR Finger Lakes Health.
Launched high above Seneca Lake, while South Exchange Street is closed to traffic, SUMMERFEST goers will enjoy a great view, and patriotic music.

Experience Summerfest 2025 without the hassle of parking downtown! Thanks to Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, we’re pleased to offer FREE OFF-SITE PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICE to SUMMERFEST from Finger Lakes Community College (Geneva Campus), 63 Pulteney St.
Friday, July 11 – 6 PM till after the fireworks
Saturday, July 12 – 2 PM till 10 PM
Thank you Geneva Boys & Girls Club, and Finger Lakes Community College for you support of SUMMERFEST '25!

Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts Friday, July 11 @ 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 @ 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Just bring yourself, your friends and your energy, smiles, and helping hands, to a game booth or other attraction, and we take care of everything else! It’s fun and easy way to help make SUUMMERFEST a success! (Please note that volunteers under 16 must be in the company of an adult).
BONUS FUN: At our volunteer thank-you party, we’ll crown the Game Booth that raised the most money with a special trophy and ultimate bragging rights! Contact Bill Greco at billgrecojr58@gmail.com to be part of the fun!

Enjoy this and other iconic carnival foods in the Food Tent on Friday and Saturday at Summerfest 2025!
Donated by Mark’s Pizzeria of Geneva, this hot, fresh summer classic, dusted with powdered sugar, is the perfect festival snack!

Choose from a Hamburger, Hot Dog, or Chicken Fingers combo platter – each served with French Fries and a Pepsi!
We're also offering Fried Pickles, Sausage with Peppers & Onions, and a mouthwatering Philly Cheesesteak!

We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Stop by our Ice Cream Booth, located just inside the Rec Center! Proudly sponsored by Peppy’s Ice Cream of Geneva, we’re serving up cups of delicious vanilla, chocolate and twist (Vanilla & Chocolate).

Hawaiian Getaway – Snap a sunny selfie in front of our tropical island backdrop! Bright colors, palm trees, and summer vibes await.
Haunted Maze Madness – Strike a spooky pose near the entrance of our Haunted Maze. It’s eerie, exciting, and totally Insta-worthy!
Whether you’re smiling in the sun or spooked in the shadows, don’t forget to tag your photos with #SummerfestGeneva so we can see your amazing moments!
Grab your friends, strike a pose, and let the fun begin!

Get ready to be blown away as incredible local performers light up the stage all weekend long! From high-energy dance crews to powerhouse vocalists and everything in between, you’ll be amazed at the unforgettable talent right here in our own community.
This is your all-access pass to hometown entertainment at its finest – and it’s all happening live at Summerfest!
Want to perform? We’re almost full, but a few spots are still open! If you or your group would like to take the stage, contact Festival Director Bill Greco ASAP to grab your chance to shine.
A full lineup of performance times will be posted right here soon — stay tuned and don’t miss a minute of the action!

LIVE on our Center Stage Saturday, July 12th!
Get ready for an afternoon of amazing local talent as the Geneva Theatre Group brings the stage to life!
5:00 PM – A musical taste of Little Shop of Horrors
5:20 PM – A magical mini production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
5:30 PM – A special 30-minute show by the Nancy Curvin Playground Players
Grab some food, sip on something cold, and kick back while you enjoy Broadway-style fun right here at Summerfest!

Adults: Head over to the Beer Booth and test your luck with our Over/Under Challenge or show off your skills in the Golf Challenge—can you land the winning shot?
Kids: We’ve got over a dozen brand-new games where you can win tickets for the Prize Booth! Try your arm at the Football Toss or Baseball Toss, take aim with the Troll Toss, or go on a digging adventure in Dino Dig! And just wait ‘til you see the awesome new prizes coming to the Prize Booth this year! We’ll be posting sneak peeks right here soon—stay tuned!

Stop at our food booth both Days Fri and Sat for a Huge slice of Fresh piping hot Pizza always a Huge Favorite
Sponsored by Cams Pizza


Our Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday July 12th from 2 till 4
It keeps getting bigger...
Geneva Fire Trucks
FL Ambulance
NYSEG
DPW Truck
Geneva Police Cruiser
Sheriff's K-9 Unit
Mercy Flight Helicopter (Landing est. 1:30PM)
New emergency vehicles and displays are being added weekly

RAFFLES - Get ready for one of the most exciting parts of SUMMERFEST '25 - our Basket Booth! Take a chance to win a brand new recliner generously donated by Lynch Furniture of Geneva! But that's just the beginning...
We've got dozens of themed baskets packed with amazing goodies and standalone items you won't want to miss. From fun and festive to useful and unique, there's something for everyone!
Stop by the Basket Booth and get your tickets in-drawings will be held on Saturday, July 12th at 9:30PM. You do NOT need to be present to win-but you do need to enter, so make sure you check it out!
Friday, July 11
5–6 PM – Martial Arts Demo near the Community Connection Zone
By Master Micah Ehler owner of Hwa Rang Kwan New York
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
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Saturday, July 12
2–4 PM – Fire trucks, NYSEG truck, making FREE Hula Hoops for kids
4:00PM – 5 Dimensions in Dance
5:00PM – Geneva Theater Guild with three lives performances.
7:00 PM – Geneva Firefighters Parade
8pm -9:30 PM
Right after the parade – Live Music: Doc Locos
9:30 PM – 50/50 Raffle
9:40 PM – Basket Raffle Drawings
Want to perform?
We still have a few open stage slots!
Contact Bill Greco at billgrecojr58@gmail.com


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

Thank you, Geneva Club Beverage for your support!

Thank you, Lyons National Bank, for your support!

Thank you, Casella Waste, for your support!

Thank you, Prindle Family Dentistry, for your support!

Thank you, Jim and JC, for your support of SUMMERFEST!











Learn more about Game Booth Sponsorship Opportunities in the downloadable guide below.
Game booth sponsorship is an attractive way to connect with individuals and families during a highly visible community event.






















Learn more about Community Sponsorship in the downloadable guide below. It's a cost-effective option for supporting SUMMERFEST '25 while positioning your brand in front of individuals and families on a busy summer weekend in downtown Geneva.























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