# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Haunted Galena Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Don't Miss our 2026 Haunted Galena Conference!!!
It's our 5th year and...
IT'S GALENA's 200th BIRTHDAY!!!
Let's Celebrate 200 Years of Galena Hauntings!

 Embrace the Darkness with us at Illinois' oldest operating hotel.
The historic and haunted DeSoto House Hotel.

Featuring Researchers, Authors, Artists, After Hours Events, Workshops, Vendors, Haunted History, Ghosts, Tours, all things Paranormal and our wildly popular Haunted Quarters Auction!! Unlike many other conferences, our event is limited to 120 attendees which offers a unique and intimate haunted experience.  Get up close and personal with our researchers, presenters, authors, and vendors!!!  Stay the weekend at the haunted DeSoto House Hotel (at reduced rates)!
And this year - Come see our retail shop, A Darkness Lovely, at our new location!

 OUR GUESTS RETURN YEAR AFTER YEAR!

Let us share our lovely Galena with you. You see, even in death...no one wants to leave. So the spirits will walk with you. After all, it's their home too. We hope you will join us!

Hauntingly Yours - 
Ted and Robyn

Tickets and Information
The Haunted Galena Tour Company 116 N. Main Street, Galena, IL
815-990-7203
www.hauntedgalena.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/2026-haunted-galena-conference/200029610227753
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, literary-art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1332

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DeSoto House Hotel
- **lat**: 42.41466
- **long**: -90.42988
- **full address**: DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S Main St,Galena,IL,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Haunted Galena Conference
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d2f942bfebb1d95d91494a1b5bb085b2bca8486cbfde8a83b9383d948206c70f-rimg-w960-h490-dc43362c-gmir?v=1776403513

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Haunted Galena Conference being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Haunted Galena Conference takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S Main St,Galena,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Haunted Galena Conference?
  - **A:** 2026 Haunted Galena Conference is organized by The Haunted Galena Tour Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Haunted Galena Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "2026 Haunted Galena Conference",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d2f942bfebb1d95d91494a1b5bb085b2bca8486cbfde8a83b9383d948206c70f-rimg-w960-h490-dc43362c-gmir?v=1776403513",
        "startDate": "2026-05-01T16:00:00-05:00",
        "endDate": "2026-05-03T11:00:00-05:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/galena/2026-haunted-galena-conference/200029610227753",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "DeSoto House Hotel",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "230 S Main St,Galena,IL,United States",
                "addressLocality": "Galena",
                "addressRegion": "IL",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "42.41466",
                "longitude": "-90.42988"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Don't Miss our 2026 Haunted Galena Conference!!!\nIt's our 5th year and...\nIT'S GALENA's 200th BIRTHDAY!!!\nLet's Celebrate 200 Years of Galena Hauntings!\n\n Embrace the Darkness with us at Illinois' oldest operating hotel.\nThe historic and haunted DeSoto House Hotel.\n\nFeaturing Researchers, Authors, A",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "The Haunted Galena Tour Company",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-haunted-galena-tour-company/16287420",
                "description": "Experience genuine street theater featuring ghost storytelling and dark history as you stroll haunted Galena by candlelight.  Galena's original and #1 ghost tour!  \n\n​"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```