In the Heart of the Midwest...
SPECIAL EVENTS IN GALENA

March 12th & 13th
"MURDER IN THE 3RD MILLENNIUM"

A murder mystery sponsored by the Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Galena. An out-of-this-world sci-fi mystery
unfolds with humanoids, aliens........and a Robot.
Friday night reception. Dinner and murder on Saturday night.
$70.00/person plus lodging at a participating B&B (That means US!)

March 27th, 28th, & 29th
WINE LOVERS WEEKEND

For the wine connoisseur or anyone who likes tasting a variety of delicious wines, this is the weekend for you.
Come stay at Belle Aire Mansion Guest House on Wine Lovers Weekend, and receive a $25.00 Galena Gift Certificate
for a bottle of wine from one of Jo Daviess County's fine wineries.
Also, special rates for a 3-night stay.

For more information click on the banner above.

April 11th
BIRDWATCHING TOUR

Join Fever River Outiftters for a birdwatching kayak tour of
the Mississippi backwaters.
$45/person
Reservations required.
Call (815) 776-9425 or www.feverriveroutfitters.com

April 16th - 18th
PRESIDENT GRANT'S GRAND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

A variety of events commemorating Grant's birthday.
Call (815) 777-9129 or www.galenahistorymuseum.org

May 1st & 2nd
GALENA DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

Home and garden show, live entertainment, great food
and thousands of daffodils.
Call (815) 776-9200 or www.galenadaffodilfestival.com

May 8th
MISS ANNIE'S TEA & GOSSIP PARLOR

Victorian high tea, parlor games & the latest gossip.
Reservations a must! $25.00/person
Call (815) 777-0336.

May 15th
GALENA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - NIGHT SKIES OBSERVATION

Lunar & planetary viewing with telescopes. All ages welcome. FREE!!!
Call (815) 777-8272.

May 22nd
15TH ANNUAL GALENA TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Ranked by USAT as one of the top ten sprint distance triathlons in the U.S.
Call 877-GOGALENA or www.galena.org/triathlon

June 5th
SUPPER IN THE GARDENS

A summer picnic held in the gardens of various
bed and breakfasts.
Reservations required
Call Lorraine at (815) 777-0893.

June 12th & 13th
HISTORIC CEMETERY WALK

Costumed re-enactors bring to life some interesting residents
in historic Greenwood Cemetery
Call (815) 777-9129 or www.galenahistorymuseum.org

June 18th - 20th
9TH ANNUAL GREAT GALENA BALLOON RACE

More than 20 hot air balloons, a car show, live music & an alefest.
Call (800) 892-2269 or www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com

June 26th
HUNTER FUERSTE & HIS AMERICAN VINTAGE ORCHESTRA

Live 14-piece orchestra performs hits of the Big Band Era
Call (815) 377-7070 or www.galenafoundation.org

July 4th
16TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION

Parade featuring floats, bands, & more. Live entertainment & food
at the Green Street Plaza until the fireworks begin at dusk.

July 3rd & 4th
SHENANDOAH DAYS PRO RODEO

Two rough ridin' rodeos. Free dancing and fireworks each night.
Call (815) 777-2373 or www.shenandoahridingcenter.com

July 17th & 18th
ANTIQUE TOWN RODS RUN AND CAR SHOW

Annual 127.3 mile road tour. Car show includes more than 100 pre-1949 street rods.
Call (815) 777-2088.

ALSO BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT ONGOING EVENTS

Annie Wiggins Ghost Tours
Jim Post - one man musical show
Mississippi explorer cruises
Linmar Garden Tours & Picnics
Fire in the Forge - historic blacksmith shop tours
Ryan Mansion Tours
Alpaca Packin

For more information, call 815-777-0893

So come on out and enjoy Galena and Jo Daviess County!

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