Genoa Days returns for its 90th year this week, the unofficial kickoff to the summer.

The festival, hosted by the Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District, will run Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30 in downtown Genoa.

The family-friendly Genoa Days features live music, carnival rides, vendors, nightly Bingo, food, games, a Saturday parade and more.

The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual King & Queen Scholarship Competition Wednesday night to help start the festival.

The contest honors local graduating seniors.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 King & Queen Scholarship Competition Finalists!

They include: Anthony Gum, Mason McPeek, Madelynn Swanson, Keiragan Gleissner, Derek Homan, Quincy James, Lillian Provost, Grace Frederick, Nolan Boehmer and Kaylie Martinez-Beach.

These finalists take the stage Wednesday, May 27 for their public interview and the crowning of the King & Queen.

Join us at the Genoa Days Main Stage at 8 p.m. May 27!

• Krissy Johnson is the executive director of the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce.