# History events in Galena, Today and Upcoming History events in Galena

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Galena, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Galena like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Galena, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Galena like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: 2026 Haunted Galena Conference
  - **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 Ho
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/2026-haunted-galena-conference/200029610227753
  - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, art, literary-art, workshops
- **Event Name**: Lead Ore Gravel
  - **Description**: We have teamed up with the ultra distance race, the Driftless Dagger, to form a weekend long festival in the most underrated cycling destination the Midwest. The party will get started on Friday afternoon with shakeout rides, a kids race, and packet pick
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/lead-ore-gravel/200029731295451
  - **Venue**: 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036
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  - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, cycling, festivals, parties, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Galena History Symposium
  - **Description**: Join historians, archeologists, and cultural experts for a weekend of events related to the history of Galena, IL. There will be time to meet new people, learn a lot, share stories, and eat delicious food made by the DeSoto House chef. Save **$25.00** by
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 45
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/galena-history-symposium/200029684389525
  - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Galena LitFest: Picnic in Grant Park with Miss Anna Felt
  - **Description**: Join Miss Anna Felt, the founder of the Galena Public Library and a resident of our city for 93 years.About this EventMiss Felt invites you into her parlor for her annual open house. She will share her experiences, her lo
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/galena-litfest-picnic-in-grant-park-with-miss-anna-felt/100001985473750435
  - **Venue**: Grant Park
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  - **Price**: USD 34
  - **Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, art, festivals, picnic-in-park, performances, music, theatre, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Terry Miller Estate Auction
  - **Description**: On Sunday, April 12, 2026, we will have Terry’s collectibles, collections, Galena and Hanover treasures, treasures, historic pieces, political items, furniture, antiques and appliances for sale.  We will start at Terry’s at 10:30 A.M. for the big furnitur
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 308
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/terry-miller-estate-auction/200029887395616
  - **Venue**: 117 Kelly Lane Galena, Illinois
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, calendar
- **Event Name**: GRANTS HOMEFRONT CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENT
  - **Description**: This is a two-day Civil War Reenactment at Depot Park in Galena, Illinois. Reenactors register at tristatehistoricalpresentatios.blogspot.com by April 1, 2026. Battle on Saturday April 25th at 11:30 am and Sunday, April 26th at 1:30 pm. Admission is $5.00
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 134
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/grants-homefront-civil-war-reenactment-event/200029610227346
  - **Venue**: Galena Depot
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- **Event Name**: Spring Driving Tour
  - **Description**: Dust off your Fiero and get ready to hit the open road! You’re invited to join us for a scenic spring cruise on Saturday, May 9, 2026, as we enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views on our way to Galena, IL.
We will meet at 8:30am, with departure scheduled
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/spring-driving-tour/200029781764530
  - **Venue**: 500 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036-2704, United States
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## Trending Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: Gaither Vocal Band, Gene McDonald, Kevin Williams, Kevin Williams in Westerville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Gaither Vocal Band Live in Galena on Friday, April 17, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Gaither Vocal Band like never before? With chart-topping hits like He Touched Me, Because He Lives and Alpha And Omega
  - **Venue**: Genoa Church
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Haunted Galena Conference
  - **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 Ho
  - **Venue**: DeSoto House Hotel
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- **Event Name**: 2026 NIGHT OF THE LUMINARIA
  - **Description**: Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year in Galena.

More than 5,000 candlelit luminaries line the streets, steps, and sidewalks all throughout the downtown area.  From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park, all of Ga
  - **Venue**: Main st. Downtown Galena
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- **Event Name**: Bicentennial Corn Boil
  - **Description**: The biggest homecoming celebration Galena has ever had - come home for the Bicentennial Corn Boil in 2026!  Music, food, games, and all the fun a person can handle!  Go to https://www.galena2026.org/ for information and updates
  - **Venue**: Recreation Park, Galena Illinois
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- **Event Name**: Ooh-La Lafayette 2026
  - **Description**: Every person who comes to Lafayette House carries a story. For some, the chapters before they arrive are filled with heartache, danger, or struggle. But their story does not end there. At Lafayette House, a new chapter begins, one filled with safety, heal
  - **Venue**: Downstream Casino Resort
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Great Galena Balloon Race
  - **Description**: The Great Galena Balloon Race is more than just a spectacular weekend of hot air ballooning—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Through this event, we proudly support Breakthrough T1D and Camp Hertko Hollow, two organizations dedicated to im
  - **Venue**: 400 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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- **Event Name**: Galena's Jeep Jingle & Santa Mingle 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season here in Galena.  

The fun begins at 5pm with a fleet of Jeeps for the Jeep Jingle headed down Main St to bring Mr. & Mrs. Claus to town. Then follow the fleet to the Old Market House a
  - **Venue**: Galena, Ill
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- **Event Name**: 42nd Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
  - **Description**: Galena Cellars celebrates the release of the 2026 Nouveau wine!

We invite you to join us at our Luncheon, being hosted at our Downtown Galena location, 111 N. Main Street, at 12pm!

The parade of revelers will assemble at 2:30 p.m. for a trek around Gale
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars (111 Main)
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- **Event Name**: Midwest Psych Fest
  - **Description**: https://midwestpsychfest.com/

Midwest Pysch Fest is bringing the city to our circus on May 8th and 9th.  It's a happening, it's a campout, it's the best music and arts hangout on either side of the Ohio River.  Come clown around.

Midwest Psych Fest is b
  - **Venue**: Troubadour Farm
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Galena?
  - **A:** 2026 Haunted Galena Conference (Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at DeSoto House Hotel), Lead Ore Gravel (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am at 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036), Galena History Symposium (Fri May 15 2026 at 04:30 pm at DeSoto House Hotel), Galena LitFest: Picnic in Grant Park with Miss Anna Felt (Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 am at Grant Park), Terry Miller Estate Auction (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:30 am at 117 Kelly Lane Galena, Illinois).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Galena in April 2026?
  - **A:** Terry Miller Estate Auction (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:30 am at 117 Kelly Lane Galena, Illinois), GRANTS HOMEFRONT CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENT (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at Galena Depot).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Galena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Galena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Galena?
  - **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 events in Galena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Galena include DeSoto House Hotel, 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036, Grant Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Galena?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Galena range from USD 34 to USD 34. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Galena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Galena include The Haunted Galena Tour Company, Big River Gravel, Galena Public Library District.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Galena?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Galena.

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