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Events for "Galena, IL"

April

  • U.S. Grant's Birthday (Apr. 20 – 22)

    Galena, IL

    The former home of the Civil War general celebrates his 196th 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.


June

  • Great Galena Balloon Race (Jun 15 – 17)

    Galena, IL

    Eagle Ridge Resort hosts two balloon races, two night glows and rides for the public. An Alefest Friday includes tastings of more than 100 beers, and there are Wine Flights on Saturday.


September

  • Oktoberfest (Sep. 22)

    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.


  • Tour of Historic Galena Homes (Sep. 29 – 30)

    Galena, IL

    Tour five private homes and the History Museum in this picturesque town in northwest Illinois.


October

  • Galena Country Fair (Oct. 6 – 7)

    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.


  • Halloween Parade (Oct. 27)

    Galena, IL

    The town's annual parade is along Main Street at 6:30 p.m.