Galena Video From The Archives

I found this video that aired on Chicago’s ABC in 2009.  Seeing how part of Galena’s charm is that it remains unchanged, I figured I’d re-post it.  Enjoy!

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Galena Luminaria Night – Pub Crawl and Ugly Sweater Contest

Fun starts at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 16th
Sponsored by Galena Downtown Business Association and hosted by the one and only Miss Kitty of Grape Escape fame.

Luminaries, Pub Crawling, Ugly Sweaters, Prizes……what a fun night in Galena. First, you don the ugliest Christmas sweater you can find (or make). Then you stop in to at least four of the 10 pub crawl stops, purchase something (non-alcoholic beverages available) and collect a stamp. Winner of the ugly sweater contest will be announced at 9:30 at The Galena Brewery. Meet up with Miss Kitty at The Grape Escape at 10:30 when the winners of the Lumin-Crawl will be announced. Prizes include a Grand Prize of $50.00 in Galena Chamber Bucks, a cool “Bring Galena Home” Gift Basket and other miscellaneous wacky prizes, compliments of Miss Kitty.

For more information and a list of all of the Pub Crawl Stops, stop in to The Grape Escape at 242 N Main Street or email Miss Kitty directly at Wine@GrapeEscapeGalena.com or visit the Galena Area Chamber Of Commerce website.

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‘Tis The Season To Visit Galena

Galena is a great place to visit all year long, but the Christmas Season is by far my favorite time to be in Galena.  Below are just a few upcoming holiday events planned.

The Galena Territory Holiday House Walk
Date: Dec 3 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Location: The GTA Club House
Self-guided tour of five beautiful homes decorated for the holiday season. Light refreshments and raffle will be held for unique handmade items by local crafters and quilters. Ticket sales will end at 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $12
Event Address: 2000 Territory Dr.
Event City: Galena
Information Phone: 815-777-2000

 

Christmas at the Fort

When:  Dec. 3 at 12:00 p.m.
Location:  Apple River Fort State Historic Site at 311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL
Cost:  Free

 Join costumed interpreters as they recreate Christmas at the Apple River Settlement.  Early settlers will sing carols and recite poems.  WEATHER PERMITTING!

Call 815-858-2018 for more information or check out the Apple River Fort Website

30th Annual Mistletoe Ball:  A Victorian Holiday Dinner and Dance

 Date:  Dec. 3 – 6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location:  Turner Hall – 105 S Bench St, Galena
Cost:  $62.00

Enjoy a holiday feast and dancing to a live orchestra.  Period dress and holiday attire both appropriate.  Cash bar, raffle, silent auction, shuttle service.

For more information, call 815-777-9129 OR go to the Grant History Museum website for more details on this fantastic event!

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Nouveau Wine Weekend In Galena – Nov. 18th-19th

In Galena Illinois we have long celebrated the fabulousness of great wines, and the tradition continues November 18th and 19th with Nouveau Wine Weekend in Galena. If you’re up for a little indulgence, come on out to Galena for some wine tastings of not only the French-inspired Nouveau, but Oregon Pinot Noirs, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs and Cameros Chardonnays. The grand tasting runs from 4:00-6:00 at the Galena Convention Center at 900 Galena Square Drive. Here’s a great website where you can buy your wine tasting tickets and plan where to stay, what to eat, and things to do during your stay. In the meantime, here’s a little history on Beaujolais Nouveau:

Beaujolais Nouveau: History Behind the Third Thursday in November

At one past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, from little villages and towns like Romanèche-Thorins, over a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau begin their journey through a sleeping France to Paris for immediate shipment to all parts of the world. Banners proclaim the good news: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! “The New Beaujolais has arrived!” One of the most frivolous and animated rituals in the wine world has begun.

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Halloween Parade – Downtown Galena

This is the place to be for all those grown-ups looking for an excuse to dress up this halloween. Bring the kids to Galena’s Main Street this Saturday for the annual Halloween Parade! This event is a big hit in Galena with over 14,000 people attending last year. Weather forecast is 58 and sunny. Did I mention the raffle? Someone is going to win a car! There’s also cash prices and chamberbucks! Click here for more information or to purchase raffle tickets
The Parade begins at 6:00 pm, so dress up the kiddies (and yourself) and come on out!

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