Upcoming Events
William Estrada at the
Geneva Art Fair
Sunday, July 26
11am-2pm
Franklin Street, behind info table
Geneva
Live screen-printing with renowned artist, William Estrada!
Kids, visit Geneva Foundation for the Arts booth to meet the artist and create your own screen-printed tote bag.
Geneva Foundation for the Arts hosts the annual Shakespeare in the Park event!
Special thanks to presenting sponsor Waubonsee Community College
Shakespeare In The Park
“As You Like It”
Saturday, Aug. 1
6pm
Island Park, Geneva
Rt. 25 & State St.
FREE ADMISSION!
Family friendly event
Seating begins at 4pm
Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from our food vendors
Performance by Goodly Creatures Theatre
Stockholm’s and Graham’s will sell sandwiches, water and ice cream
A contest for the most elaborate picnic will be held at 5:30pm (please have picnics set by 5:15pm)
2026 marks our 20th year of providing a free Shakespeare performance for all to enjoy!
*Donations graciously accepted
“As You Like It”
This William Shakespeare comedy focuses on love and identity. Banished by Duke Frederick, cousins Rosalind and Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where Rosalind’s father already lives in exile. Rosalind disguises herself as a young man named Ganymede. In the woods, she meets Orlando, a young man running away from his abusive older brother, Oliver. Orlando is lovesick for Rosalind. Will Rosalind reveal her true identity to Orlando? Will the brothers reconcile?
Parking
Parking is available at the Kane County Government Center, 719 Batavia Ave. and at the Metro commuter lot just north of the Government center. Follow the trail north and cross the bridge across the Fox River to Island Park. Parking is also available in downtown Geneva public parking lots.
Weather-related updates and rain date
Please check our website and facebook page on event day for any weather-related updates!
Rain date: Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.
Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible
Presenting sponsor: Waubonsee Community College
Supported by a grant from the City of Geneva
Premium sponsor: Harvey’s Tales
Food vendor sponsors: Graham’s Chocolates and Stockholm’s
Partner sponsors: Geneva Concours d’Elegance and The State Bank of Geneva
Friend of Will sponsor: Tim Nelson Architect Ltd.
