# Books events in Galesburg, Today and Upcoming Books events in Galesburg

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

## Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Mysteries with Mark Book Club
  - **Description**: Join Bookseller Mark in discussing "Eight Perfect Murders" by Peter Swanson!

Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Wordsmith Bookshoppe
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- **Event Name**: Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking at GCAC
  - **Description**: Meet us at the Galesburg Community Arts Center to try Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking! Explore the natural beauty of fruits and veggies by using them like stamps! Each fruit and veggie has unique visual qualities that POP on the page. Fruits and vegetab
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  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/fruit-and-vegetable-printmaking-at-gcac/200029912417812
  - **Venue**: 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: Knox Farm Tour
  - **Description**: Have you heard about the Knox Farm? Join Tina Hope, Director of Knox farm and Sustainability & Resiliency Initiatives at Knox College, and students for a tour of the on-campus student-powered urban farm that provides hands-on learning experiences. The
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/knox-farm-tour/200029932938753
  - **Venue**: 422 S Academy St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4302, United States
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## Trending Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Knox County Fairgrounds in vibrant Galesburg, IL tr
  - **Venue**: Knox County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Galesburg Heritage Days
  - **Description**: Galesburg Heritage Days wants you to know that we are vigorously moving forward with our plans and arrangements for our huge August 2026 event. This is the 250th anniversary of the United States, so this is an exciting year for us!  
We are one of the Mid
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL
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- **Event Name**: Food Truck Fridays: Family Fun Night
  - **Description**: 🎉 Food Truck Fridays – Galesburg, IL! 🍔🚚
Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening at Food Truck Fridays! FREE ADMISSION! Come out and enjoy a great selection of delicious food, local vendors, and affordable kids activities — all in one place.

Grab dinn
  - **Venue**: 151 E Simmons St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4606, United States
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- **Event Name**: 512: The Selena Experience
  - **Description**: Sponsored by G & M Distributors and Estrella Jalisco & Jarritos! 

The Orpheum Theatre presents 512: The Selena Experience. 


512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing musical tribute show and the closest one you can get to what it was like to
  - **Venue**: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: 39th Annual Fishing Derby
  - **Description**: Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ages: 3-15 years old
Location: Lincoln Park 

The 39th Annual Youth Fishing Derby is a free event for families from the Galesburg area!  It is an excellent chance for children to be exposed to out
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Park Galesburg Il
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- **Event Name**: Paint the Town Platinum - Thrives' 19th Annual Auction
  - **Description**: Some nights are just events. This one will be a celebration of 70 years of community, generosity, and lives changed.

Something truly special is happening this year — and we want our entire community to be part of it.

Join us for Paint The Town Platinum,
  - **Venue**: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales
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- **Event Name**: 100 Years of Hank Starring Jason Petty
  - **Description**: The Orpheum Theatre Presents 100 Years of Hank starring Jason Petty! 




There is only one Hank Williams...and only one actor who can bring him to life...Jason Petty. 


Jason is the only actor to portray Hank Williams in New York City's hit Off Broadway
  - **Venue**: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 2 of 5): Area Big Bands and Doug Stone with the Cherry St Combo
  - **Description**: Join the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival for an evening celebrating outstanding student jazz musicians from across the region.

Featuring:
Galesburg Junior High Big Band — Joanna Sieczka, director
Canton High School Big Band — Bethany Herink, director
ROWVA
  - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
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- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert
  - **Description**: Since 1995, the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival has kicked off the weekend early with the Knox Faculty and Friends Combo Jam Session. This gathering of musicians reflects the vibrant live jazz scene in central Illinois, featuring Mason Boore, Jason Brannon,
  - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Mysteries with Mark Book Club (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe), Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking at GCAC (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Knox Farm Tour (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:00 pm at 422 S Academy St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4302, United States).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Galesburg today April 23, 2026?
  - **A:** Mysteries with Mark Book Club (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Galesburg in April 2026?
  - **A:** Mysteries with Mark Book Club (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wordsmith Bookshoppe), Fruit & Vegetable Printmaking at GCAC (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), Knox Farm Tour (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 04:00 pm at 422 S Academy St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4302, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Galesburg include Wordsmith Bookshoppe, 264 W Main St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401, 422 S Academy St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4302, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Galesburg include Wordsmith Bookshoppe, Galesburg Public Library.
- **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 Galesburg?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Galesburg.

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