Galena Events, Live Music, Activities,
Dining, Cocktails & Accommodations

It’s spring and the Art in Bloom exhibit will blossom at an opening reception on May 10 from 5 to 7 and continue in bloom on Thursdays thru Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm.  Flowers were part of art history from Egyptian times, the Renaissance and today’s modern eras.  Flowers have made their mark in jewelry, hairpieces and tattoos.  You’re invited to see the interpretations of regional artists, budding with their creativity.

Come on Down, It’s Always a Party With Marty!!

FREE – Every Saturday through October.
Purchase locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, raw honey, re-purposed handcrafted items, crafts, homemade soaps, walnuts, farm fresh eggs, and more! A new feature this years is hot breakfast sandwiches.

$50 per person
$35 for JDCF members – EVENT DETAILS
Day 1 – June 15, 8 a.m. to noon at Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve

Archaeologist and historian Dr. Phil Millhouse will guide a half-day safari of one of the most significant Native American cultural sites in all of Illinois, featuring the last known intact Thunderbird effigy mound in the state.

The safari begins with coffee, tea, and homemade pastries, as Phil tells you the amazing story of the mound builder society, creators of the Thunderbird. Then, the safari will traverse the stunning landscape of JDCF’s Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, overlooking the Mississippi, where you will view the Thunderbird along with many other burial mounds in the Aiken Mound group, which are still visible today. The tour of the site includes wilderness trails where native and edible plants and a variety of wildlife can also be viewed.

Day 2 – June 16, 9 a.m. to noon at Gratiot’s Grove, Shullsburg WI

The safari location moves to an archaeological dig at nearby Gratiot’s Grove, Wisconsin, outside of Shullsburg, just over the border of Illinois.

There you will join Phil and students from Syracuse University who are excavating a complex French American and Ho-Chunk Native American settlement on the lead mining frontier of the 1820’s.

This safari takes place over 2 days. Walking on uneven ground will be required at both sites.

Safaris are suitable only for children 12 and older. This is a rain or shine safari, and unfortunately, no refunds will be available.

Chalkfest let’s you channel your inner artist on a canvas of concrete or street.  If you want to watch the creativity you can spend an hour or the day.  If you feel the spirit and have to try it, you can register online to participate as an individual, a family art day or a boasting competition among friends.  We even provide the chalk!

$50 per person
$35 for JDCF members – EVENT DETAILS
Day 1 – June 15, 8 a.m. to noon at Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve

Archaeologist and historian Dr. Phil Millhouse will guide a half-day safari of one of the most significant Native American cultural sites in all of Illinois, featuring the last known intact Thunderbird effigy mound in the state.

The safari begins with coffee, tea, and homemade pastries, as Phil tells you the amazing story of the mound builder society, creators of the Thunderbird. Then, the safari will traverse the stunning landscape of JDCF’s Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, overlooking the Mississippi, where you will view the Thunderbird along with many other burial mounds in the Aiken Mound group, which are still visible today. The tour of the site includes wilderness trails where native and edible plants and a variety of wildlife can also be viewed.

Day 2 – June 16, 9 a.m. to noon at Gratiot’s Grove, Shullsburg WI

The safari location moves to an archaeological dig at nearby Gratiot’s Grove, Wisconsin, outside of Shullsburg, just over the border of Illinois.

There you will join Phil and students from Syracuse University who are excavating a complex French American and Ho-Chunk Native American settlement on the lead mining frontier of the 1820’s.

This safari takes place over 2 days. Walking on uneven ground will be required at both sites.

Safaris are suitable only for children 12 and older. This is a rain or shine safari, and unfortunately, no refunds will be available.

Get SUNDAY FUNDAY off to a great start with Scott Rische and friends.  Bring your instrument and join in or sit back and enjoy the music.

Sky above, earth below, fire within…the life of a hot air balloon!

Explore these magical inventions at this spectacular three-day event. Get right up close to the balloons and learn all about them. This event features more than 20 hot air balloons, three races, a night glow extravaganza, live music, an art show, face painting, bounce houses, and activities for the whole family. Burgers. hot dogs, walking-tacos and more will be available including drinks. Free parking and a shuttle to the event field will be available.

For any questions about the event, visit: www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com and complete the contact form under FAQ’s, or follow the Facebook page.  Go to the website for details about times and activities, live music.

$5.00 at the Gate

FREE – Every Saturday through October.
Purchase locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, raw honey, re-purposed handcrafted items, crafts, homemade soaps, walnuts, farm fresh eggs, and more! A new feature this years is hot breakfast sandwiches.

Adult $20
Child:$5

Price includes:1 festival wine glass and 5 tasting tickets good for 1 oz. pours or food.
Advance purchase includes: in addition to the above, you will receive a $5 voucher at the gate which is good towards the purchase of a bottle of wine.
EVENT DETAILS
Don’t keep the wine bottled up… go Corkless! Celebrate the wines and food of Northern Illinois and beyond at this awesome outdoor event.

Sample selections of unique wines produced by family-owned Northern Illinois Wineries. Bring your chairs and spend the day outside, under the trees. Dance barefoot on the grass to the live music on stage, browse through the different art and craft exhibits by talented local artists, grab some delicious treats from food vendors and of course enjoy the wine!

Live music line-up: Lizzie Neal Band and Jordan Danielson & Jeff Spradley

www.corklessgalena.com

Sky above, earth below, fire within…the life of a hot air balloon!

Explore these magical inventions at this spectacular three-day event. Get right up close to the balloons and learn all about them. This event features more than 20 hot air balloons, three races, a night glow extravaganza, live music, an art show, face painting, bounce houses, and activities for the whole family. Burgers. hot dogs, walking-tacos and more will be available including drinks. Free parking and a shuttle to the event field will be available.

For any questions about the event, visit: www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com and complete the contact form under FAQ’s, or follow the Facebook page.  Go to the website for details about times and activities, live music.

$5.00 at the Gate

Get SUNDAY FUNDAY off to a great start with Scott Rische and friends.  Bring your instrument and join in or sit back and enjoy the music.

Sky above, earth below, fire within…the life of a hot air balloon!

Explore these magical inventions at this spectacular three-day event. Get right up close to the balloons and learn all about them. This event features more than 20 hot air balloons, three races, a night glow extravaganza, live music, an art show, face painting, bounce houses, and activities for the whole family. Burgers. hot dogs, walking-tacos and more will be available including drinks. Free parking and a shuttle to the event field will be available.

For any questions about the event, visit: www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com and complete the contact form under FAQ’s, or follow the Facebook page.  Go to the website for details about times and activities, live music.

$5.00 at the Gate

Join us at the Grape Escape! Melissa McGuire will show, with illustrations, how underwear developed since medieval times through the 20th century. This program is organized by the Galena Public Library.

Bob Dylan’s 1996 concert in Dubuque is recognized among Dylan fans around the world as one of the wildest in history.  3,500 fans saw Dylan at Five Flags on a Tuesday night and left after seeing a spectacle they would never forget.  Cory Ritterbusch is a veteran of 92 Dylan concerts and will present the details and explain the show’s long term influence.

FREE – Every Saturday through October.
Purchase locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, raw honey, re-purposed handcrafted items, crafts, homemade soaps, walnuts, farm fresh eggs, and more! A new feature this years is hot breakfast sandwiches.

Get SUNDAY FUNDAY off to a great start with Scott Rische and friends.  Bring your instrument and join in or sit back and enjoy the music.