# Festivals in Galesburg 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Galesburg 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Galesburg. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Galesburg, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Galesburg listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Scarecrow Festival
  - **Description**: Scarecrows have always kept the scary stuff away. Now this October, we're bringing a whole street full of them to Downtown Galesburg.

Businesses and community groups are invited to create and display their own scarecrows throughout the Seminary Street Hi
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: 12th Annual Monarch Migration Festival
  - **Description**: Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 10AM-2:30PM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center

Celebrate all things Monarch butterfly with education stations, vendors, activities, and informational presentations. Commemorative t-shirts for sale, HUGE THANK YOU t
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/12th-annual-monarch-migration-festival/200030403982349
  - **Venue**: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL
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## Trending Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Don Jovi: The Definitive Bon Jovi Tribute
  - **Description**: BON JOVI FANS!

DON JOVI is the ultimate tribute to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bon Jovi, one of the most successful rock bands to date and is coming to The Orpheum Theatre on September 10th.

Bon Jovi redefined the rock anthem by dominating a
  - **Venue**: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Galesburg Pork Butt Cookoff and Supper
  - **Description**: 🔥 6th Annual Galesburg Pork Butt Cook-Off 🔥

Mark your calendars and join us for one of Galesburg's favorite summer traditions—the 6th Annual Pork Butt Cook-Off! Whether you're firing up the smoker, showing off your classic car, shopping local vendors, or
  - **Venue**: Galesburg ND Community Park
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- **Event Name**: Discover Wellness Summit 2026
  - **Description**: Join us at Discover Wellness Summit for a day full of workshops, speakers, and activities focused on improving all areas of your wellness!About this EventWelcome to the Discover Wellness Summit 2026!
  - **Venue**: Carl Sandburg College
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- **Event Name**: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Knox-Warren
  - **Description**: Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. 

This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilitie
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park
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- **Event Name**: Scarecrow Festival
  - **Description**: Scarecrows have always kept the scary stuff away. Now this October, we're bringing a whole street full of them to Downtown Galesburg.

Businesses and community groups are invited to create and display their own scarecrows throughout the Seminary Street Hi
  - **Venue**: S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: Whiskey Ridge at the Corral
  - **Description**: Saddle up and head to The Corral for a night of live country music with Whiskey Ridge. Expect driving guitars, sing-it-loud choruses, and a dance floor ready for boots. Whether you’re out with friends or looking for a good old-fashioned country night, thi
  - **Venue**: The Corral
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- **Event Name**: Out of the Darkness West Central Illinois Walk
  - **Description**: Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP's signature fundraising events, bringing people together across the country to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Whether you've been personally touched by suicide loss or simply want to show up
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park
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- **Event Name**: 12th Annual Monarch Migration Festival
  - **Description**: Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 10AM-2:30PM
Cost: Free
Location: Lakeside Nature Center

Celebrate all things Monarch butterfly with education stations, vendors, activities, and informational presentations. Commemorative t-shirts for sale, HUGE THANK YOU t
  - **Venue**: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL
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- **Event Name**: Mirza Residency Concert: Jenny Scheinman's All Species Parade
  - **Description**: Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency Concert: Jenny Scheinman's All Species Parade
📅 Friday, November 6th, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg, IL
🎟️ Free and open to the public
The fourteenth annual Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency culminates in a special
  - **Venue**: 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Scarecrow Festival (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), 12th Annual Monarch Migration Festival (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Galesburg in September 2026?
  - **A:** 12th Annual Monarch Migration Festival (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Galesburg on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Galesburg include S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401, Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, IL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Galesburg include Seminary Street Historic Downtown District, City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Galesburg.

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