Mark your calendars, cousins! The highly anticipated 2026 Genetti Family Reunion is officially set, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the details with you all. It is time to reconnect, celebrate our shared heritage, and make new memories together.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our gracious host, Gus Genetti and family, for welcoming us to their Wilkes-Barre hotel.
Here is everything you need to know to start planning your trip!
When & Where
- Dates: Friday, October 16th through Sunday, October 18th, 2026
- Location: Genetti Best Western Plus Center City – 77 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Hotel Reservations
The hotel is giving us a discounted room rate for family members! Rooms are available at $129 per night (based on double occupancy, with a $10 charge for each additional person).
To book your stay, please call the hotel directly at 570-823-6152 and be sure to ask for the Genetti Family Reunion room block to get our special rate.
Meals & Itinerary
Please print, complete and mail with payment the Meal Reservation Form to secure your dining spots. We have a wonderful weekend of food and fellowship planned:
- Friday Evening (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Kick off the weekend with a Welcoming Cocktail Hour, compliments of Gus Genetti!
- Saturday Morning: Start the day with a complimentary breakfast.
- Saturday Lunch (12:00 Noon): Gather in the Genetti Ballroom for a delicious buffet-style lunch.
- Saturday Afternoon: Join us for an engaging afternoon of Family Stories and Presentations. I am especially excited for this portion of the weekend! I will be sharing updates on the family history book documenting our Pennsylvania lineage and presenting some of my recent genealogical research. We will also be diving into a very special, family story about love, loss, intrigue and murder —exploring the fascinating details behind the Illinois mining murders!
- Saturday Evening (6:00 PM): Return to the Genetti Ballroom for our main buffet-style dinner and a speaker.
- Sunday Morning: Enjoy a final complimentary breakfast and say our warm farewells until next time.
Stay Tuned!
As more reunion information becomes available, we will continue to post updates right here on the website. Please reach out to the Genetti Best Western at 570-823-6152 for any specific questions regarding the venue or your booking.
We cannot wait to see everyone in Wilkes-Barre next October. Safe travels, and let the countdown begin!
Resources:
The Genetti Family Genealogy Project 