Geneva Festival

In 2016, the annual Fêtes de Genève (Geneva Festival) will occur Aug. 4-14 on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. It will feature more than 100 food stalls plus carnival rides, open-air concerts and, on Aug. 13, a fireworks show on the lake. The festival culminates in a parade. 

Entry is free, but rides and concerts may each cost CHF5 to CHF15 (near $5-$15.65). For info, contact Geneva Tourism (Rue du Mont-Blanc 18, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; phone +41 22 909 70 00, www.geneve.com/en).