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Galena Events

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
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
Ladies...this weekend is for you! Grab your best girlfriends and get ready for ...more

Galena Oktoberfest

October 2, 2010

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
More than 150 vendors offering original, handmade arts, crafts and fine arts. ...more

Galena Halloween Balloon Glow

October 29, 2010

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
The largest and most spectacularly spooky Halloween parade in the tri-state ...more

Chocolate, Champagne & Candlelight

November 6, 2010

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
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
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
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
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
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
Friday night, check into your lodging and get your tickets and directions to ...more

Mardi Gras Weekend

March 4-6, 2011

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
A "fun for the whole family" parade including marching bands, costumed clans ...more

Galena Wine Lovers' Weekend

March 25-27, 2011

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
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
Get ready for a weekend of relaxation, family entertainment, recreation and ...more

Historic Cemetery Walk

June 11-12, 2011

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
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
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
There are 10 anchor sites across the top tier of Northern Illinois. Galena is ...more