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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!

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Featured Events

Galena Ramp Jam

June 1-3, 2012

Recreation Park

Be here for the very first Ramp Jam in Galena! This unique event is fun for ...more

Tour of Galena

June 8-10, 2012

Galena and Jo Daviess County

The weekend features three races: A time trial and a road race on Saturday and ...more

Historic Cemetery Walk

June 9-10, 16, 2012

Greenwood Cemetery

Former residents of Galena will present their compelling stories in live theatre ...more

Great Galena Balloon Race

June 15-17, 2012

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 23, 2012
June 22, 2013

Turner Hall

The nationally recognized, 14-piece Hunter Fuerste Orchestra will transport ...more

Independence Day Parade, Celebration and Fireworks

July 4, 2012

Downtown Galena

Live music on Green St. Plaza, 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Annual community parade with ...more

Galena/Jo Daviess Quilt Fest

August 10-12, 2012

Various Locations

August 10, 2012
Hidden Quilts Design & Trunk Show
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: ...more

Market Square Arts Festival

August 11-12, 2012

Old Market House Square

Juried art and fine crafts fair. Wide range of work, all original artwork made ...more

Galena Girlfriends' Getaway

September 7-9, 2012

Various Galena

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

Oktoberfest Pub Crawl

September 21, 2012

Various Locations

Miss Kitty is your host for a of night beer swilling at prominent bars on Main ...more

Galena Oktoberfest

September 22, 2012

Galena's Eastside Riverfront

Annual German celebration featuring live music, kids games, wiener dog races ...more

Tour of Historic Galena Homes

September 29-30, 2012

Various Galena

Tour privately owned residences that are open to the public only on this special ...more

Galena Country Fair

October 6-7, 2012

Grant Park

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

Twenty Dirty Hands Pottery Tour

October 12-14, 2012

Various Locations

Twenty Dirty Hands invites you on a self-guided tour of the beautiful Galena ...more

Galena Halloween Parade

October 27, 2012

Downtown Galena

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

Chocolate, Champagne & Candlelight

November 3, 2012

DeSoto House Hotel

A wildly popular, sinfully delicious, and elegant chocolate affair including ...more

Nouveau Wine Weekend

November 16-17, 2012

Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery

The weekend officially kicks off Friday at 2:30 pm when the familiar “clip clop” ...more

Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Arrival of Santa and Lighting of Tree

November 23, 2012

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 1, 2012

Turner Hall

Join Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia as they enjoy a resplendent holiday ...more

Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Living Windows

December 8, 2012

Various Locations

Stroll down Main Street and watch the windows come alive with animation. Also, ...more

Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Luminaria Pub Crawl & Ugly Sweater Contest

December 14, 2012

Beginning at the Green Street Tavern - DeSoto House Hotel

Join Miss Kitty from The Grape Escape and Mr. Corey from Stern Beverage as we ...more

Old Fashioned Christmas in Galena - Night of the Luminaria

December 15, 2012

Various Locations

Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic visions of the year. From ...more

ARC Taste of Galena

February 1, 2013

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Sample the best of the best. All under one roof.

In Galena, it’s hard to ...more

Galena Goess 50s with The Fast Clydes

February 2-3, 2013

Turner Hall

Galena's Annual Golden Oldies Sock Hop, hosted by the Galena Brewing Company ...more

Galena Wine Lovers' Weekend

March 22-23, 2013

Galena

Galena Wine Lovers’ Weekend is a city-wide celebration of good wine, good food ...more

President Grant's Grand Birthday Celebration

April 20-21, 2013

Various times and locations

Details to come.

Visit website for more information. ...more