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Galena is host to many premier Illinois events and festivals including Wine Lovers' Weekend, Ladies 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

Dinner and a Murder in the 3rd Millennium

March 12-13, 2010

Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Galena
An out-of-this-world sci-fi mystery unfolds with humanoids, aliens...and a robot. ...more

St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17, 2010

Downtown Galena
A "fun for the whole family" parade including bands and floats. Pre-registration ...more

Galena Wine Lovers' Weekend

March 26-28, 2010

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

President Grant's Grand Birthday Celebration

April 16-17, 2010

Various times and locations
Come to Galena and help us celebrate President Grant's birthday. The Galena ...more

Galena Daffodil Festival

May 1-2, 2010

East-side Galena Riverfront
Get ready for a weekend of relaxation, family entertainment, recreation and ...more

Hunter Fuerste and His American Vintage Orchestra

June 26, 2010

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

Independence Day Parade, Celebration and Fireworks

July 4, 2010

Downtown Galena
Annual community parade with floats, bands, marchers and fireworks. Prizes awarded ...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 19-21, 2010

Galena Cellars Winery
The familiar “clip clop” of horse hooves will be heard throughout Galena’s downtown. ...more

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

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