# Festivals in Galesburg | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Galesburg. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: First Fridays on Seminary Street
  - **Description**: Join us for unforgettable evenings in the heart of downtown at First Fridays on Seminary Street!

From 5–8 PM, Historic Seminary Street transforms into a vibrant, open-air celebration filled with music, food, shopping, and community fun. Stroll the brick
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/first-fridays-on-seminary-street/200030006719028
  - **Venue**: S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, kids, first-friday, art, shopping
- **Event Name**: The Great Balloon Race
  - **Description**: A free Hot Air Balloon event in Galesburg IL.
Hot Air balloons, Vendors, Kids Activities
More details to come!
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/the-great-balloon-race/200029987746644
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Kids
- **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,
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  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/knox-rootabaga-jazz-festival-day-3-of-5-faculty-and-friends-concert/200029771162017
  - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, concerts, live-music, art, performances, workshops, theatre, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 5 of 5): The Baga Big Band, Rootabaga HS All-Stars Big Band
  - **Description**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival: Big Band Night!

The evening opens with the Rootabaga Jazz All-Stars at 6:30 PM—a select ensemble of regional high school musicians nominated by their band directors—under the direction of Justin Haynes. The concert continues
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/knox-rootabaga-jazz-festival-day-5-of-5-the-baga-big-band-rootabaga-hs-all-stars-big-band/200029808104054
  - **Venue**: The Orpheum Theatre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, art, concerts, performances, workshops, live-music, theatre, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 4 of 5): Alyssa Allgood Sextet, GHS Jazz Bands, Cherry St Combo
  - **Description**: Night 4 of the Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival

6:00 PM Galesburg High School Silver and Gold Jazz Bands
7:00 & 9:00 PM Alyssa Allgood Sextet ft Victor Garcia and Greg Ward
8:00 PM Doug Stone with the Cherry St Combo

The evening begins at 6:00 PM with p
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/knox-rootabaga-jazz-festival-day-4-of-5-alyssa-allgood-sextet-ghs-jazz-bands-cherry-st-combo/200029828556523
  - **Venue**: Smokin' Willies BBQ
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, jazz, festivals, art, workshops, live-music, theatre, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Sidewalk Sales on Seminary Street
  - **Description**: Shop small and score big at the Seminary Street Sidewalk Sales!

Join us on May 23rd from 10 AM – 4 PM as downtown businesses take it outside and line the sidewalks with amazing deals, unique finds, and local favorites.

Stroll along Seminary Street and e
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/sidewalk-sales-on-seminary-street/200030009076150
  - **Venue**: S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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- **Event Name**: Pickle Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Pickle fest is coming back for year 2! It’s going to be a bigger “dill” than last year! 
Pickle snacks, appetizers, meals, drinks, and everything else you can imagine!
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galesburg/pickle-fest-2026/200029995779155
  - **Venue**: 158 North Broad Street, Galesburg, IL
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## Trending Events in Galesburg

- **Event Name**: Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Justin Moore at Knox County Fairgrounds, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Knox County Fairgrounds in the heart of Galesburg
  - **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**: First Fridays on Seminary Street
  - **Description**: Join us for unforgettable evenings in the heart of downtown at First Fridays on Seminary Street!

From 5–8 PM, Historic Seminary Street transforms into a vibrant, open-air celebration filled with music, food, shopping, and community fun. Stroll the brick
  - **Venue**: S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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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**: 235 E Simmons St Galesburg il
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- **Event Name**: The Great Balloon Race
  - **Description**: A free Hot Air Balloon event in Galesburg IL.
Hot Air balloons, Vendors, Kids Activities
More details to come!
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Park
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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**: 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 mus
  - **Venue**: 57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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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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- **Event Name**: Touch A Truck
  - **Description**: Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Lake Storey Pavilion Parking Lot

Join us for this fun and free annual event! Held rain or shine in the parking lot at the Lake Storey Pavilion, there will be so many amazing vehicle
  - **Venue**: Lake Storey Pavilion
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** First Fridays on Seminary Street (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm at S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401), The Great Balloon Race (Fri Jul 24 2026 at 03:00 pm at Lake Storey Park), Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ), Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 5 of 5): The Baga Big Band, Rootabaga HS All-Stars Big Band (Sat May 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Orpheum Theatre), Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 4 of 5): Alyssa Allgood Sextet, GHS Jazz Bands, Cherry St Combo (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Galesburg this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 5 of 5): The Baga Big Band, Rootabaga HS All-Stars Big Band (Sat May 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Orpheum Theatre), Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 4 of 5): Alyssa Allgood Sextet, GHS Jazz Bands, Cherry St Combo (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Galesburg in May 2026?
  - **A:** Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 3 of 5): Faculty and Friends Concert (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ), Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 5 of 5): The Baga Big Band, Rootabaga HS All-Stars Big Band (Sat May 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Orpheum Theatre), Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival (Day 4 of 5): Alyssa Allgood Sextet, GHS Jazz Bands, Cherry St Combo (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Smokin' Willies BBQ), Sidewalk Sales on Seminary Street (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Galesburg include S Seminary Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401, Lake Storey Park, Smokin' Willies BBQ.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Galesburg include Seminary Street Historic Downtown District, The Great Balloon Race, Galesburg, IL., Knox College Music Department.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Galesburg?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Galesburg.

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