Events for "Galena, IL"
April
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U.S. Grant's Birthday (Apr. 17 – 18)
Galena, ILThe former home of the Civil War general and president celebrates his 199th birthday with free admission to the Grant Museum, Main Street walking tours with Gen. Grant, a pie auction, a spy trial and cake.
June
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Great Galena Balloon Race (Jun 18 – 20)
Galena, ILEagle Ridge Resort hosts two balloon races, two night glows and rides for the public.
August
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Grant's Home Front Reenactment (Aug. 28 – 29)
Galena, ILIn Ulysses S. Grant's hometown, living-history reenacters hold an encampment along the river and stage Civil War battle reenactments at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
October
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Oktoberfest (Oct. 2)
Galena, ILThe 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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Galena Country Fair (Oct. 9 – 10)
Galena, ILThere'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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Halloween Parade & Festival (Oct. 30)
Galena, ILThere will be hot-air balloons in the morning, kids' activities and a food festival in the afternoon, and the town's annual parade along Main Street at 6:30 p.m.