Events for "Galena, IL"

April

U.S. Grant's Birthday (Apr. 12 – 14)
Galena, IL
The former home of the Civil War general celebrates his 197th birthday with free admission to the Grant Museum, an artillery encampment, Main Street walking tours with Gen. Grant, a pie auction, a spy trial and appearances by President and Mrs. Lincoln.
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Great Galena Balloon Race (Jun 21 – 23)
Galena, IL
Eagle Ridge Resort hosts two balloon races, two night glows and rides for the public.
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- Outdoors in Galena story

Tour of Historic Galena Homes (Sep. 28 – 29)
Galena, IL
Tour five private homes and the History Museum in this picturesque town in northwest Illinois.
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Oktoberfest (Oct. 5)
Galena, IL
The Lions Club puts on this riverfront festival, which includes wiener-dog races, polka lessons, nail-driving, pumpkin-decorating and a beanbag tournament.
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- MidwestWeekends Galena story
Galena Country Fair (Oct. 12 – 13)
Galena, IL
There's a juried fine arts/arts and crafts fair, farmers market, wine garden, bake shop, music and children's games in Grant Park.
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- MidwestWeekends story
Halloween Parade (Oct. 26)
Galena, IL
The town's annual parade is along Main Street at 6:30 p.m.
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- Ghosts of Galena story