What's On in 2026
Galena's bicentennial-year events — and the days downtown fills up.
Galena's big 2026 dates — the year the town turns 200. Where to be, and the days when downtown fills up and parking gets tight. Dates are checked against the source; past events drop off on their own.
In season
Recurring series currently running or about to start.
June 19–21, 2026
Starts Friday, June 19
Galena
Hot-air balloons launch over the Galena area across the weekend.
Coming up
Dated events. Past dates drop off this list automatically.
Saturday, July 4
Galena
July 4 alongside the United States' 250th anniversary.
- Galena Brew FestGalena
Saturday, August 1
Galena
Saturday, August 29
Recreation Park
A signature event of Galena's bicentennial year.
Saturday, September 26
Galena Cellars
- Galena OktoberfestGalena
Saturday, October 3
Galena
Saturday, October 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Galena
The 46th annual parade, 2026 theme "Galena Through the Years." The single busiest evening downtown — plan parking well ahead, or use the weekend shuttle. Costumes required to march.
- Nouveau CelebrationGalena
Friday, November 20
Galena
The Beaujolais-style nouveau wine release weekend.
- Galena Holidaze FestivalGalena
Saturday, December 5
Galena
Sunday, December 27
Turner Hall
The bicentennial finale, 200 years after the December 1826 vote to adopt the name Galena.
Where to find more
This page lists what we’ve verified, not everything that’s on. These are the calendars and accounts locals actually use: