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GENEVA CONCOURS d’Elegance Sunday, August 23, 2026
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he Geneva Concours is getting ready for car enthusiasts to gather on Sunday, August 23, on 3rd Street from State Street to South Street to see features that will create excitement and enthusiasm for the many spectators who attend this event. This year, along with featuring cars produced by the many companies that made up Audi and a large collection of motorbikes known as Whizzers, the Concours is also featuring Phaetons. Many of your favorite classics and exotics will also be on display. The Sports Car Club America, Chicago Region, will be featuring race cars, and Ferrari will be featured on Fulton Street. The car clubs of Chicagoland will be on display in the courthouse parking area. Cars in the Concours will be judged and awarded the most coveted Carl F. Benz award for the best in their class. The event is
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he historic and beautiful town of Geneva, Illinois is located in Kane County. A city of 23,000 residents, it is located 32 miles west of Chicago, and is situated perfectly in the Fox River Valley. The event is held on Third Street, the heart of the downtown
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There is no cost. Parking is available throughout the downtown and surrounding streets. See our website for more information. www. genevaconcours.net.
Celebrate with us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. The mission of the Geneva Concours d’Elegance NFP* is to produce the best classic, exotic and race automobile event that showcases the heritage, artistic and engineering significance of the automobile in the surroundings of historic Geneva, Illinois.
Benefiting Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resource Center.
district’s charming shops, boutiques and wide variety of restaurants. Geneva’s Metra Station is a short 2 block walk from the Geneva Concours Entrance on South Third Street.
SHOP • DRINK • EAT • STAY • PLAY
Schedule of Events Sunday, August 23, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00pm
Open to the public, donations please.
The Geneva Concours d’Elegance S. Third Street from W. State to South Street All side streets
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Registration Fulton and South Second Street Judging Commences
10:00 am Concours Opens Free to the Public 2:30 pm Awards Ceremony Franklin and S. Third Street 4:00 pm
Festival of the Vine, Sept. 11-13
CHEERS TO FUN! Geneva’s Festival of the Vine is a fabulous time for friends and families! Enjoy beer and wines from around the world. Feast on mouth-watering specialties from Geneva’s acclaimed eateries at our Flavor Fare. Find unique gifts at our Crafts show. For festival information go to visitgenevail.com.
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Walk Down Memory Lane
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Pedal To The Metal Classic cars race back to the Tri-Cities for the return of the popular Geneva Concours d’Elegance
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he Geneva Concours d’Elegance is returning this year on Sunday, Sunday, August 23, 2026. It will be open to the public from 10:00am - 4:00pm on Geneva’s vibrant South Third Street. “People of all ages will enjoy strolling through a wonderful variety of the best classic, exotic and race automobiles that showcase the heritage, artistic and engineering significance of the automobile through the ages,” says Sheila Joynt from Concours d’Elegance. The event allows the additional opportunity to explore the many shops and dining options Geneva has to offer before, during, or after the event.
“It’s not just about all the cars, but also the beneficiaries,” Barrett says. “Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources with facilities in Geneva and Warrenville, is a great place with great programs that are at no cost for cancer patients, their loved ones and families.” The Geneva Concours d’Elegance supports their beneficiary Living Well Cancer Resources through the generous donations from spectators, sponsors and car enthusiasts. To learn more about Living Well Cancer Resource Center and discover additional ways to support the organization, please visit: www.livingwellcrc.org.
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This year, over 175 vehicles will be on display on S. Third Street and the cross streets from State Street to South Street. Our Special Features this year will include Vintage Roadsters: The Love of Driving, Unique Chain-Drive Vehicles, The History of Volkswagen and the Sports Car Club of America Display. As a special treat this year, courtesy of Dana and Patti Mecum, we will have on display a 1936 Horch Roadster and a 1936 Mercedes Benz 540K Special Roadster. Both are very rare and especially noteworthy. The show will also include special Motorcycles, Vintage Sports Cars, Race Cars and Modern Exotics as well as a fine variety of collector vehicles from the Brass Era through 1976. In addition to having the opportunity to see these amazing cars from yesteryear, Geneva Concours d’Elegance provides the benefit of supporting a vital organization - Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources. Living Well is a place where people may find common ground through the shared experience of a cancer diagnosis. It exists to provide compassionate care that empowers, encourages, supports and provides hope to cancer patients and their families.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00pm Saturday Call for an appointment
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The Olive Mill 315 James St.
Tri-City Auto, Inc.* 110 N. Randall Road St. Charles
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Voted Best Tavern in Kane County 306 W State Street Downtown Geneva 630-208-7070 www.stockholmsbrewpub.com 6 • GENEVA CONCOURS d’Elegance 2026
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Artfully designed and quality constructed furniture for everyday living Exceptional Quality Visit us today! We’re right inside The Berry House, lower level 630-338-6557 | www.FarmsteadAmishFurniture.com 227 S 3rd St. Geneva, IL, inside The Berry House, Lower Level
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Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources
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orthwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources is a community-based, community-funded organization support center where people impacted by cancer gather for education, counseling and support.
Participants know when they turn to Living Well, their individualized psychosocial treatment plans are grounded in the world-class care of Northwestern Medicine.
Located in Geneva and Warrenville, Living Well’s professionally trained, licensed clinical staff and volunteers facilitate more than 100 programs and services to patients and their families, all at no cost. The Living Well team is dedicated to providing programs to empower patients, families and caregivers to confidently navigate a cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Living Well focuses on: • Evidence-based medically mainstream programs • Empowerment through education • Strength and healing through stress management activities • Providing support and education in a variety of formats
For more information visit livingwellcrc.org or visit Living Well at either of its two locations:
Living Well is celebrating its 21st Anniversary this year and is honored to have provided over 383,000 total visits to those impacted by cancer in our community.
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Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resource Center - Geneva 442 Williamsburg Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 630.933.7860
Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resource Center - Warrenville 4525 Weaver Parkway, Suite 103 Warrenville, IL 60555 331.732.4900
Hours:
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday
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What Living Well Needs...
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iving Well Cancer Resources offers all of its programs and services at no cost and is able to do so thanks to the generosity of community members and individuals who are committed to its mission. Please consider donating any of the following items listed below to Living Well. They can be dropped off at their Geneva location, 442 Williamsburg Avenue, from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday. You may also shop their Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation to Living Well by clicking on the “Wish List” or “Donate” links on their website at livingwellcrc.org. Bottled Water Gift Certificates • To support the culinary programs: Meijer, Aldi, Jewel • To support the art program: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Amazon • To support general supplies and special programming: Amazon, Target New Art Supplies • Acrylic paint • Paper (white cardstock, watercolor paper, mixed media paper) • Canvas (Blank Paint Canvas panels) • Caran d’Ahe neocolor water soluble pastels • Sharpies (fine, chisel, ultra-fine)
• Prang 16 color water color paint • Golden Open acrylic paint • Journals (5x7 and 9x12) Paper Products and Cleaning Supplies: • Facial Tissues • Paper Towels • Laundry detergent – TIDE Free & Gentle • Large/Gallon Ziploc baggies
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO PRESERVE WEALTH AND ELIMINATE COMPLEXITY
• Investment Management • Financial Planning • Tax Planning • Fee-Only Advisors • Fiduciary
724 W. State St., Ste. A, Geneva, IL 60134 www.lenityfinancial.com 630-948-3330 ShawLocal.com
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olunteers are an integral part of Living Well Cancer Resources. They play a vital role in the organization and positively impact people facing cancer. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please visit livingwellcrc.org/get-involved/volunteer. Volunteers are used in a variety of roles, including: • Front Desk/Clerical – Answer telephones, greet and guide patients and families as they arrive for programs or services, and other administrative support.
• Fitness/Yoga Instructors – Volunteers who are certified and interested in teaching mind/body fitness classes for people who have or had cancer are appreciated. • Ambassadors – community members who represent Living Well’s mission by participating in hosting informational tables at wellness fairs and other community events.
• Touch Therapists – Licensed Estheticians, Licensed Massage Therapists, Certified Reflexology or Reiki practitioners who can volunteer a few hours weekly to provide services to patients. Festival Specials & Tastings
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Select from over 60 different extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from all over the world. Unique Gift Baskets Available. See our Website for Recipe of the Month
Store Hours Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-4pm
Homemade Skincare Products made with Olive Oil: Soaps ~ Lip Balms ~ Moisturizers
315 James St. • Geneva, IL • (630) 262-0210 • www.theolivemillstores.com
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UPCOMING EVENT
Savor the flavor of Geneva during Festival of the Vine
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or 46 years, Geneva has been celebrating the flavors of fall with Festival of the Vine. The centerpiece of this festival revolves around food in our Flavor Fare tent. The event runs September 11-13. See website below for exact times. Once again, this event will span James Street from South Fourth to Fifth streets. Everything you have come to expect and enjoy will be happening in 2026! Geneva has a great number of favorite restaurants showcased at the Flavor Fare along with glasses of unique wine to accompany your food, for purchase. The restaurants set up under one huge tent offering three of their favorite signature items. Visitors purchase tickets and buy a “taste” at one of the featured stations in the tent. Versatile local and Chicagoland musical and dance entertainers will also be featured on the stage. Other events during the Festival include arts and crafts fair, merchant wine events and seminars, horse drawn carriage rides plus great shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown. The kids’ tent will have face painting and Swedish Days fan favorite Doodle Booth will return.
We invite you to fall into fun at Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of the Vine. Check back in mid-August for advance ticket purchases information, complete schedule of events, hours, and a brochure at genevachamber.com/events/festival-of-the-vine. Or call 630.232.6060.
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