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Geneva's Swedish Days festival returns June 24–28 in downtown Geneva, and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce has released the full entertainment schedule for this year's 76th anniversary.
Here's what's on expect:
Wednesday kicks off at 4:30PM with the Swedish Midsummer Procession and the Swedish American Children's Choir, followed by performances from local youth groups including Geneva Park District's Angels Cheer & Poms, Geneva Gymnastics Academy, Playhouse 38, and the Sunset Dance Academy. The night wraps with semifinalist performances from "Geneva's Got Talent."
Thursday opens at 3PM with dance performances, then the Geneva's Got Talent finals at 5PM — including a cash prize for the winner. The evening headliner is Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute at 7PM. Come dressed in 70s or 80s attire for a chance to win a prize.
Friday features The Sociables, a Fox Valley-based six-piece rock band, at 5PM, followed by Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band at 7PM, a Jimmy Buffett-style party act that promises beach balls and a summer vibe.
Saturday closes out the main stage with The PriSSillas at 7PM, a high-energy cover band with a catalog ranging from Led Zeppelin and Blondie to Dolly Parton and Pearl Jam. Foam glow sticks will be handed out.
Sunday wraps the festival with Jack Macklin performing at 2:30PM following the Grand Parade.
The Craft Beer Tent runs its own entertainment schedule throughout the festival, with local DJ KC Cool G (Tom Biddle) on Wednesday, Matt Keen and Bingo on Thursday, family entertainer Michael Paterson on Friday, and Drew Clausen, Afternoon Logic, and Danny O'Brien on Saturday.
The full festival schedule is available at genevachamber.com.
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