Events for "Galena, IL"

April

U.S. Grant's Birthday (Apr. 17 – 19)
Galena, IL
The former home of the Civil War general and president celebrates his 198th birthday with free admission to the Grant Museum, Main Street walking tours with Gen. Grant, a pie auction, a spy trial and cake.
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Great Galena Balloon Race (Jun 19 – 21)
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. 26 – 27)
Galena, IL
Tour five private homes and the History Museum in this picturesque town in northwest Illinois.
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Oktoberfest (Oct. 3)
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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Galena Country Fair (Oct. 10 – 11)
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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Halloween Parade (Oct. 31)
Galena, IL
The town's annual parade is along Main Street at 6:30 p.m.
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- Ghosts of Galena story

Night of the Luminaria (Dec. 12)
Galena, IL
More than 5,000 candle-lit luminaria line the streets of this historic town and 30 windows become animated.
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