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Galena Welcome Center, Old Market House State Historic Site, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena, IL 61036
Galena Welcome Center, Old Market House State Historic Site, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena, IL 61036
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Old Market House State Historic Site
123 N. Commerce St.
Galena, IL 61036
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Events
Galena is host to many premier Illinois events and festivals including Wine Lovers' Weekend, Girlfriend Getaway, Galena Country Fair, and Nouveau Weekend. A quick search of our Calendar of Events and you'll discover festivals, fairs, community celebrations, workshops and special events...no matter when you plan to visit there is a variety of things to do in Galena!
Search our comprehensive calendar by event type, keyword or date range. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly event or a hands-on workshop, we'll help you find it. Check individual business pages to discover special events hosted by our community of businesses and organizations.
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Featured Events
Music on Main
September 4, 2010
Downtown
Downtown
Come join us for a night of great music and dancing! Featured bands will be ...more
Galena Girlfriends' Getaway
September 10-12, 2010
Various Galena
Various Galena
Ladies...this weekend is for you! Grab your best girlfriends and get ready for ...more
Galena Oktoberfest
October 2, 2010
Galena's Eastside Riverfront
Galena's Eastside Riverfront
Annual German celebration featuring live music, kids games, wiener dog races ...more
Galena Country Fair
October 9-10, 2010
October 8-9, 2011
October 6-7, 2012
Grant Park
October 8-9, 2011
October 6-7, 2012
Grant Park
More than 150 vendors offering original, handmade arts, crafts and fine arts. ...more
Galena Halloween Balloon Glow
October 29, 2010
Galena River
Galena River
See spectacular hot air balloons lit from within at dusk as they are lined up ...more
Galena Halloween Parade
October 30, 2010
Downtown Galena
Downtown Galena
The largest and most spectacularly spooky Halloween parade in the tri-state ...more
Chocolate, Champagne & Candlelight
November 6, 2010
DeSoto House Hotel
DeSoto House Hotel
A wildly popular, sinfully delicious, and elegant chocolate affair including ...more
Nouveau Wine Festival
November 19-20, 2010
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
The familiar “clip clop” of horse hooves will be heard throughout Galena’s downtown. ...more
Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Arrival of Santa and Lighting of Tree
November 26, 2010
Old Market House
Old Market House
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend and start your holiday season celebration off with ...more
Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Mistletoe Ball: A Victorian Holiday Dinner & Dance
December 4, 2010
Turner Hall
Turner Hall
Join President-elect Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia as they enjoy a resplendent ...more
Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Living Windows
December 11, 2010
Various Locations
Various Locations
Stroll down Main Street and watch the windows come alive with animation. ...more
Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Night of the Luminaria
December 18, 2010
Various Locations
Various Locations
Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic visions of the year. From ...more
Murder Mystery Weekend
February 25-26, 2011
Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Galena
Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Galena
Friday night, check into your lodging and get your tickets and directions to ...more
Mardi Gras Weekend
March 4-6, 2011
Various Locations
Various Locations
Join us for Mardi Gras in Galena! There will be a variety of fun things to do ...more
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration
March 17, 2011
Downtown Galena
Downtown Galena
A "fun for the whole family" parade including marching bands, costumed clans ...more
Galena Wine Lovers' Weekend
March 25-27, 2011
Galena
Galena
Galena Wine Lovers’ Weekend is a city-wide celebration of good wine, good food ...more
President Grant's Grand Birthday Celebration
April 15-17, 2011
Various times and locations
Various times and locations
Come to Galena and help us celebrate President Grant's birthday. The Galena ...more
Galena Daffodil Festival
April 30, 2011
May 1, 2011
East-side Galena Riverfront
May 1, 2011
East-side Galena Riverfront
Get ready for a weekend of relaxation, family entertainment, recreation and ...more
Historic Cemetery Walk
June 11-12, 2011
Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery
Costumed re-enactors bring to life some of Galena’s most interesting residents ...more
Great Galena Balloon Race
June 17-19, 2011
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Don't miss this spectacular three day event. Over 20 hot air balloons, three ...more
Hunter Fuerste and His American Vintage Orchestra
June 18, 2011
June 23, 2012
June 22, 2013
Turner Hall
June 23, 2012
June 22, 2013
Turner Hall
The nationally recognized, 14-piece Hunter Fuerste Orchestra will transport ...more
Northern Illinois Quilt Fest
July 1-31, 2011
August 1-31, 2011
September 1-30, 2011
Various Locations
August 1-31, 2011
September 1-30, 2011
Various Locations
There are 10 anchor sites across the top tier of Northern Illinois. Galena is ...more
