Events for "Galena, IL"

April

U.S. Grant's Birthday (Apr. 17 – 18)
Galena, IL
The 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.
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- MidwestWeekends story

Great Galena Balloon Race (Jun 18 – 20)
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

Grant's Home Front Reenactment (Aug. 28 – 29)
Galena, IL
In 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.
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- MidwestWeekends story

Oktoberfest (Oct. 2)
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. 9 – 10)
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.
- Event website
- MidwestWeekends story
Halloween Parade & Festival (Oct. 29 – 30)
Galena, IL
There will be a hot-air balloon glow Friday, kids' activities and the town's annual parade along Main Street at 6:30 p.m.
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- Ghosts of Galena story

Night of the Luminaria (Dec. 11)
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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- MidwestWeekends Galena story