The Galena Daffodil Festival takes place the first weekend in May on the Eastside Riverfront in Galena. The weekend-long event includes a Home Garden Expo with 75 exhibitors. There's a lot to see, learn and purchase for your gardening, outdoor cooking or home decor needs. Ride in a canoe on the Galena River, enjoy family fun and games or watch Civil War reenactments. Live entertainment plays throughout the weekend, and you can dine at one of Galena's restaurants or purchase burgers or brats at the festival.
Galena Welcome Center
123 N. Commerce St.
Galena, IL 61036
888-942-5362
visitgalena.org
Galena Oktoberfest is the first Saturday of October on the Eastside Riverfront. Since it started in 2007, Oktoberfest has raised thousands of dollars for the Galena Lions Club; admission proceeds go to charity. The festival includes a Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg, live music, polka dancing and a wiener dog race. Kids can have their faces painted, decorate pumpkins and play games. When you're thirsty or hungry, enjoy beer, wine, soda and food provided by local German restaurants.
Galena Lions Club
P.O. Box 56
Galena, Illinois 61036
815-331-0180
galenalions.com
Mid-November sees the arrival of the annual Nouveau Wine Festival in Galena, Illinois. Beginning in 1985, Galena has hosted this festival in conjunction with Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery. The first day of the Nouveau Wine Festival includes a luncheon, Nouveau Parade and Wine and Cheese Reception. Sleep in the next day at one of Galena's bed and breakfasts, inns or resorts, then have dinner and wine at restaurants participating in the festivities.
Galena Cellars Main Street Tasting Room and Gift Shop
515 S. Main St.
Galena, IL 61036
800-397-9463
galenacellars.net
