Join us March 31 - April 1st, 2023 in Galena, Illinois, one of the oldest and most haunted small towns in the Midwest, for our second-ever Haunted Galena Conference! Embrace the darkness with us... The Haunted Galena Conference features speakers and workshops on...

Join us in historic Galena, Illinois for the Seventh year of U.S. Grant’s Home Front in Galena IN 2024. Experience a great event run by reenactors in this 1860’s town. Over 3,000 public visited this event last year! Battles each day: Saturday at 11:30 am, Sunday at...

It's time to shake off the winter blues and welcome the warmth of spring with a shopping spree in Main Street! Our merchants are clearing out their inventory, and you're the lucky winner! Browse through the various sales taking place both on the street and inside the...

Galena’s 3rd Annual Pride Picnic in Grant Park on June 10th, 2023 from Noon-5pm!

Hot Air Balloon Race and Festival in Galena! 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,...

Celebrate the wines and food of Northern Illinois and beyond at this awesome outdoor event at Depot Park! Sample selections of unique wines produced by family-owned Northern Illinois Wineries. Bring your chairs and spend the day outside, under the trees. Dance...

Annual Fourth of July Parade which commences at 5:30pm. The parade starts on Green Street in front of the Post Office and moves down Main Street. At dusk, be ready to witness a spectacular fireworks display launched from Grant Park!

Take a piece of Galena Country with you! You never know what you'll find when you browse the many exhibits at this annual outdoor art festival. Local and regional artists showcase their paintings, woodwork, jewelry, pottery, baskets, and more. Local musicians will...