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Annual Events

Annual Events

There is always something going on in the Galesburg area. From festivals that celebrate our history, arts, culture, seasons and heritage to a national fly-in, a local film festival, classic car show and a cardboard boat regatta. Our annual events are not to be missed.

June 15 - 16, 2013
100+ Miles of Yard Sales through seven counties from Sandwich, Illinois to the Mississippi River...Hats, cats, bats, slats, shoes, muse, cockatoos, cleats sheets and antiques.…
June 22 & 23, 2013
36th Annual event celebrating the city's railroad heritage with a carnival, exhibits, a street fair, railyard tours, 5 & 10k runs, hobby train show, flea…
July 25, 2013
Sample food from numerous area restaurants and vote for your favorites; enjoy live entertainment & beer garden. Tompkins Street between Seminary and Kellogg Streets. Sponsored…
July 26 - 28, 2013
A colored filled weekend of 25 plus hot air balloons flying overhead.  Featuring night glows, competition, opportunity to view up close and talk to pilots.…
August 16, 2013
Hundreds of vintage cars, street rods, trucks, antiques, special interest vehicles, with a cruise on Main Street Friday night.  Food, entertainment, vendors -  fun for…
August 16 - 18, 2013
Feel the excitement, experience the history of two time periods in America, featuring a Civil War Battle Reenactments and Pre 1840’s Rendezvous.  A traveling family…
September 2 - 8, 2013
The National Stearman Fly-In at Galesburg Municipal Airport is the world’s largest annual gathering of these World War II-era biplanes.  Events during the week include…
September 7, 2013
A fine art fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers and jewelers as well as food, entertainment and a children's art project booth taking…
September 08, 2013
Annual regatta, held at Lake Storey Recreational Area, features competition among a wide variety of cardboard boats created to be attractive and unique as well…
September 19 - 21, 2013
Black Earth Film Festival will feature films made by independent filmmakers. The festival is held in Galesburg, IL each year at a variety of different…
October 5-6 & 12-13, 2013
Enjoy historic sites, displays, demonstrations, and country cooking as you take a self-conducted driving tour through some of the most beautiful parts of the historic…
October 5-6, 2013
Enjoy the 11th Annual Scarecrow Festival held in Standish Park Arboretum. Enjoy live entertainment, handmade crafts, children's activities, food and much more. Visitors view and…
November 29 - December 1, 2013
Begin your winter holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas. Take home natural Christmas…
Jul. 30 - August 3, 2013
Come celebrate the 162nd Knox County Fair held in these historic fairgrounds which has been in existence since 1851. Enjoy FREE entertainment, beer garden, food,…