# Events & Things To Do In Galena This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Galena is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Galena this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Weekend Events in Galena

- **Event Name**: Hooves & Honey
  - **Description**: Saddle up for something sweet! 

Shenandoah Riding Center is teaming up with our neighbors at Dry Creek Beekeeping to offer a unique experience that blends scenic adventure with local flavor. 🐝🐎

Your experience begins with a one-hour guided trail ride th
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/hooves-and-honey/200029534674702
  - **Venue**: 200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: JDIFF Screenings at The Galena Center for the Arts
  - **Description**: We are a screening location for the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival!

A variety of documentaries and blocks of short films will be shown throughout the day on April 19, 20 & 21.

Click here for the schedule: https://www.galenacenterforthear
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/jdiff-screenings-at-the-galena-center-for-the-arts/200029907557956
  - **Venue**: 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art
- **Event Name**: Spring Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The third annual Spring Festival in Galena is set for Sunday, April 19 at the Grant Park pavilion! Local organizations, nonprofits, and artists will provide creative and educational materials for Earth Day. Spring is on its way and we'll be ready to joyou
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/spring-festival-2026/200029526817012
  - **Venue**: Grant Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, spring-break, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: RJ Fisher at Galena Cellars Vineyard
  - **Description**: BACK AT THE VINEYARD AGAIN! 😎 
the work week is over, and I’m bringing the tunes! You bring the party 🍷🥃🍻
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/rj-fisher-at-galena-cellars-vineyard/200029890561504
  - **Venue**: Galena Cellars Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: Re-Homing Art Sale Opens
  - **Description**: Looking for pre-owned / gently-loved original artwork?  

Don’t miss our “Re-Homing” Art Sale!
open to the public 11am-4pm Thursdays - Sundays 
April 17 to May 17, 2026

If you’re in the market for unique pieces to refresh your space, this is the perfect
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/re-homing-art-sale-opens/200029907557553
  - **Venue**: 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036
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- **Event Name**: Eagle Ridge Resort
  - **Description**: Road tripping to Galena!
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/eagle-ridge-resort/200029890559354
  - **Venue**: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Eagle Ridge Golf Courses
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## Trending 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
  - **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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: Corkless Galena 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a chill day filled with good music, great wine, and awesome vibes at Corkless Galena!About this EventIllinois Wine is proud to present Corkless Galena, a one-day wine festival showcasing incredible Illinois
  - **Venue**: Depot Park
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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 Weekend events in Galena?
  - **A:** Hooves & Honey (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:30 pm at 200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), JDIFF Screenings at The Galena Center for the Arts (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 11:00 am at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), Spring Festival 2026 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Grant Park), RJ Fisher at Galena Cellars Vineyard (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Galena Cellars Vineyard), Re-Homing Art Sale Opens (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 am at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galena this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Hooves & Honey (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:30 pm at 200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), JDIFF Screenings at The Galena Center for the Arts (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 11:00 am at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), Spring Festival 2026 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Grant Park), RJ Fisher at Galena Cellars Vineyard (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Galena Cellars Vineyard).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galena in April 2026?
  - **A:** Hooves & Honey (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:30 pm at 200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), JDIFF Screenings at The Galena Center for the Arts (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 11:00 am at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036), Spring Festival 2026 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at Grant Park), RJ Fisher at Galena Cellars Vineyard (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Galena Cellars Vineyard), Re-Homing Art Sale Opens (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 am at 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Galena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Galena include 200 N. Brodrecht Rd., Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036, 971 Gear Street, Galena, IL, United States, Illinois 61036, Grant Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Galena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Galena include The Shenandoah Riding Center, Galena Center for the Arts, RJ Fisher Music.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galena?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Galena.

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