The 7th Annual Autumn Fest Geneva's Self-Guided Jack O' Lantern Walk is happening on Friday, Oct. 3rd, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Kristen Cornelio who grew up in the Tri-Cities and has always been passionate about supporting local businesses, she started her own own social media and marketing company, Kristen Holly, LLC, six years ago. Since then, she has had the pleasure of organizing this event each year.
This year Kristen will be honoring her dad, Michael Sommerfeld who passed away on August, 18th this year due to his battle with cancer. Kristen will be designing a special event t-shirt and 100% of all t-shirt sales will go directly to a non-profit The Rising Light Project. T-shirts will be sold for $15.
This event was voted this year “One of the Best” Festivals in ALL of Kane County for the first time ever! This event has brought together over 80 downtown Geneva merchants who will be displaying glowing Jack-O'-Lanterns for families to enjoy and vote on. Stroll through downtown and discover these creative displays, with voting available in the following categories:
1. Most Creative Display
2. Most Spooky Display
3. Best Group (3 or more Jack-O’-Lanterns)
4. Most Photogenic/Selfies Taken at Display
5. Geneva-Themed Display
6. Most Interactive
7. Judge’s Pick
Kristen’s husband Eddie Cornelio helps her each year by creating the digital interactive map with a QR code to easily locate all the participating merchants! This map will be posted in the event page by Wednesday, Oct. 1st.
Additionally, this year’s festivities align with the local First Fridays merchant event, where many businesses and restaurants will stay open later with exclusive in-store specials and fall menu highlights.
Autumn Fest Headquarters will be located on the Kane County Courthouse lawn at the corner of James and Third Street, where we’ll have volunteers and myself available to answer any questions. At the headquarters, there will be a fall-themed Photo Op area, sponsored by Alissa Tadic owner of Twee Partees, featuring a beautiful fall-themed balloon arch for the community to enjoy.
A special new attraction for a second year: Tiana from PumpkinCarver.Net LLC will be carving a 150-pound pumpkin from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM at the courthouse lawn. This incredible live carving experience is not to be missed.
Kristen would like to recognize the supporting sponsors who help made this event possible and to allow it to grow each year:
Presenting Sponsor State Street Jewelers, and Co-Presenting Sponsor Brush and Restore. A big thank you to the City of Geneva, IL for supporting Autumn Fest Geneva this year with a grant for this community-driven event.
Additional supporting sponsors Cravings, Harvey’s Tales, Anastazia, Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc., Pärla, State Street Jewelers, Dr. Linnea/Physical Therapist, Gia Mia, Livia Italian Eatery, Ella’s Italian Pub, Liz & Kate Boutique, Blinka Optical, Bee Coco Candle, McNally’s Heating & Cooling, Brooke Wilke/Best Realty Fox Valley, Dermatique Laser & Skin, Ken’s Auto Center, Inc., Geneva Winery, Pug & Hound Pet Apothecary, Foxfire, Urban Artisan Geneva, and Twee Partees.
Special thanks to Patty Donahue from Image Awards, Engraving & Creative Keepsakes, Inc., for creating the event trophies and a special event mug, which has been used for social media giveaways to generate excitement leading up to the event.
Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes, and many merchants will be decorating their storefronts to create a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram: @AutumnFestGeneva.
Rain or shine, this event will go on.
For any questions, feel free to contact Kristen Cornelio, Event Coordinator at
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Participating businesses include over 80 local businesses!
Join us for a night of fun, fall festivities, and community small business spirit.
Also check out other Festivals in Geneva.
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