Experience a piece of local history during an open house at the historic Belden School, an 1859 one-room schoolhouse in the Galena Territory. Explore the preserved school and its period-appropriate […]

Polka, brats, and beer steins bring the fun to Depot Park.Enjoy live polka music, wiener dog races, contests, beer stein endurance challenges, kids’ activities, and more at this beloved community […]

Handmade crafts, sweet treats, and festive scarecrows! Celebrate fall with over 100 booths, caramel apples, food vendors, and a community scarecrow competition that lights up the towns of Elizabeth and Hanover. […]

Two days of artisan crafts, live music, and family fun in Grant Park. Explore over 100 artisan booths offering handmade items, enjoy local eats and drinks, and relax with live music […]

Handmade crafts, sweet treats, and festive scarecrows!Celebrate fall with over 100 booths, caramel apples, food vendors, and a community scarecrow competition that lights up the towns of Elizabeth and Hanover. […]

Live demos and hands-on forging for all ages. Experience the ancient craft of blacksmithing with expert demonstrations and opportunities to try it yourself. This two-day blacksmithing event features forging and historic […]

Experience the ancient craft of blacksmithing with expert demonstrations and opportunities to try it yourself.

Spooky stories and frontier ghost tales await. Discover the eerie side of history with ghost tales, scavenger hunts, and 19th-century mourning customs. Meet the ghost of John Gray and hear from […]

Come one, come all to this year’s Open House featuring our annual ski/snowboard swap, season/year-round pass specials, and so much more! The chairlift, Soaring Eagle, Chestnut Mining Company, and mini […]

Don’t Miss Galena’s Legendary Halloween Parade The largest, longest, and spookiest Parade and Festival in the Tri-State Area! The 45th annual event brings out the best in Halloween spirit with creative […]

Run Along the Scenic Galena RiverSign up for the Galena River Fall Half Marathon or 8K. Enjoy the beauty of fall on a well-marked out-and-back trail. Finish strong before the […]

Experience the charm of a bygone era at the General’s Christmas Ball, a festive evening hosted by Galena’s nine Civil War Generals at the historic DeSoto House Hotel in Downtown […]

Galena Cellars proudly presents the annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration, marking the release of the highly anticipated yearly Nouveau wine! The festivities kick off with a lively parade at 2:30 […]

Experience holiday charm at The Galena Territory Holiday Market. The market offers a festive array of winter decorations, handcrafted gifts, arts and crafts, and delicious baked goods. Organized by the […]

Stroll through the historic streets and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season while shopping for the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones. The festivities continue at 7:00 […]

Held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, this festive celebration welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to town as they make their grand entrance on Santa’s sleigh, escorted by a dazzling […]

Celebrate the holiday season in the Village of Elizabeth with two days of festive activities for the whole family.Friday, 5:00–7:30 PMMain Street will glow with luminaries and feature living window […]

This historic celebration captures the charm of a traditional German Christmas, complete with a decorated fir tree and delightful hand-molded marzipan treats. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the festivities, […]

The Galena Holidaze Festival brings the magic of Christmas to Galena, Illinois, with a family-friendly celebration featuring local artisans, holiday items, food vendors, and live Christmas music. Enjoy free activities […]

Holiday Fire in the Sky kicks off the holiday season in downtown Galena with a spectacular fireworks display. The evening sky lights up with vibrant colors, creating a stunning show […]

Experience the enchantment of Galena’s Night of the Luminaria and Living Windows, where the entire town is aglow with more than 5,000 candlelit luminaries. From Main Street to the hills […]

Create lasting holiday memories at the Country Christmas event at Shenandoah Riding Center. This family-friendly celebration offers festive activities like crafts for kids, wagon rides, and lead lines on horses […]

Playing acoustic rock and roll from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Covering coffee house style and full rock and roll! Plus originals by Dave Pingel.

Acoustic duo featuring Tony Oswald tearing up the guitar and Joe Blanchard lighting up the vocals!

Kickin’ it old school with rip-roarin’ rhythms and mesmerizing melodies. Get ready to kick up your boots and experience the ultimate country music party with the Jimmy Welty Band! Join […]

Jesse Bauman is a Country/90s/Americana music artist and guitarist who offers his versatile talents for collaborations and projects in the vibrant music scene of southwest Wisconsin. He has been nominated […]