In 2025, we are bringing back some of the community's favorite signature events, and starting some exciting new traditions as well. Mark your calendar and join the party, because we'll have so many fun things to do on the beach this summer!
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All events are at the Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island, Kenosha, WI (5001 Simmons Island Dr) unless otherwise noted, and weather-dependent. If there is rain or severe weather during one of our events it will be canceled or rescheduled.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
- Dates:
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 Battle of the Bands
- Lineup starts at 12PM | Winners announced at 9PM
- Sunday, May 25, 2025 Battle of the Dance
- Lineup starts at 12PM | Winners announced at 6PM
- Monday, May 26, 2025 Battle of the Performing Arts
- Lineup starts at 12PM | Winners announced at 6PM
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 Battle of the Bands
- Cost: Free to attend!
- Location: Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island
Kenosha’s ultimate talent showdown is on! Bands, dancers, comedians & more will battle it out Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) at The Beach House on Simmons Island. Don’t miss this exciting FREE event—sign up to compete, or come cheer the performers on!
DANCING TO THE DECADES
- Dates:
- Saturday, May 31 – 70s
- Saturday, June 7 – 80s
- Saturday, June 14 – 90s/Y2K
- Cost: Free to attend!
- Location: Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island
Over three consecutive Saturday nights, our DJ will be spinning tunes from your favorite decades. Bring your bell bottoms and fanny packs: if you dress on theme, you'll get a DOLLAR OFF ANY DRINK!
LEADERS ON THE LAKE
- Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 4-9PM
- Cost:
- $400/team of up to 12
- $1,200/VIP team w/ sailboat ride & afterparty
- Location: Relay @ Great Lakes Yacht Sales / VIP Afterparty at the Beach House
Ready for a unique team-building challenge? Our partners at Kenosha Community Sailing Center invite businesses, organizations, and friend groups to compete in a relay featuring kayaking, duck boat pedaling & sailing. Teams of 4–12 will race with the fastest total time across all challenges winning. Never sailed? No problem—practice sessions taught by us will be available before the race & each boat will race with a KCSC crew member on board!
LOVE & MARRIAGE
- Date: Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22, 2025, 12-8PM
- Cost: $60 per couple + taxes/fees
- Location: Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island
- Wanna make it official? BYO marriage license (must be acquired after May 1st but before June 18th)
Say "I Do" Your Way on June 21 & 22 at the Beach House 🍾 Join a themed pop-up wedding—such as Vow Renewals, Elvis, or Country Chic. Includes music, dinner, photos & more. Limited spots, 5 couples per slot for only $60 each! Plus, a free Divorce Party to celebrate single life and new beginnings on Sunday at 8 PM!
SIMMONS ISLAND LUAU
- Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 4-10PM
- Cost: Free to attend!
- Location: Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island
Whether you're looking to kick back and hang on the beach or dive into the island spirit, this will be a summer event you won't want to miss! Bring your family and friends to watch Chief Mana light up the beach with his fire knife dancing at sunset — and the leʻaleʻa (fun) doesn’t stop there. Get ready to party Polynesian-style with our exciting lineup of entertainment, games, food, drink, and more!
LAKEFEST
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 12-11PM
- Cost: Free to attend!
- Location: Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island
Join us for the 3rd Annual LakeFest benefiting the Kenosha Community Sailing Center. Bring your friends and family for fun activities and live entertainment such as:
- Music by our headliner Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers
- Venetian Boat Parade
- Glow Dance Party
- Car Show at Great Lakes Yacht Sales
- Campfire pits & a big bonfire (with s'mores!)
- Beach games & activities
- Food & beverages
- Beer garden
- And lots more fun!