# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Great Galena Balloon Race 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: A longtime summer favorite in Galena Country, the Great Galena Balloon Race & Glow returns to Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa for a weekend filled with colorful hot air balloons, live entertainment, food and drinks, and family-friendly activities. Guests can watch balloons take flight across the scenic Galena landscape and experience the popular evening Balloon Glow, where illuminated balloons light up the night sky. The event also features music, activities for kids, and a festive atmosphere throughout the weekend.

https://www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com/

Friday, June 19

The weekend kicks off with live music, food and drinks, inflatable attractions for kids, and the first evening hot air balloon launch, followed by the popular Night Glow Extravaganza where illuminated balloons light up the night sky.

Saturday, June 20

Saturday begins with an early morning “Crack of Dawn” balloon launch at sunrise, followed by a full evening festival featuring live music, a classic car show, food vendors, family activities, another balloon launch, and the Night Glow Extravaganza.

Sunday, June 21

The event wraps up Sunday morning with one final sunrise “Crack of Dawn” balloon launch, giving guests one last chance to watch the colorful hot air balloons take flight over Galena Country.

AdmissionL $5
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/great-galena-balloon-race/200030076273544
- **Event Categories**: kids, music, sports, live-music, entertainment, car-shows, festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
- **lat**: 42.40546
- **long**: -90.33825
- **full address**: 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Great Galena Balloon Race
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/34ede05deb3eb8cdbd03a7c6d6bc3d778af5173cdbeb6e3893c957d9ee46790f-rimg-w1024-h521-dc4890c0-gmir?v=1779287083

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Great Galena Balloon Race  being held?
  - **A:** Great Galena Balloon Race  takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Great Galena Balloon Race ?
  - **A:** Great Galena Balloon Race  is organized by Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Great Galena Balloon Race  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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. If Great Galena Balloon Race  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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