We have a weekend full of activities and fun events planned for our “Elizabeths” and their families. The Village of Elizabeth will host several events throughout the weekend while the whole county including Galena celebrates as well with several events and activities. Check this page often as more events are added regularly.
Friday, June 27 Wine Tasting Wine tasting of a dozen diverse, award-winning wines. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and vineyard. Sample the popular “Elizabeth” label wine. Call or visit for times. Tours available upon request. Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Rd., Elizabeth. 815-291-6700. Elizabeth Farmers' Market (3-6pm) The regionally popular market features Vegetables, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, jams, jellies, baked & canned goods, plants, flowers, frozen beef & lamb, seeds, nuts, pet treats, crafts. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Parking Lot, Hwy. 20 West, Elizabeth. Beads, Elizabeth Wine and Chocolate Create a single strand bracelet or necklace while indulging with a glass of Elizabeth wine and scrumptious chocolates. Reservations are required. $20 plus materials. Galena Beads "serving creativity, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080. Saturday, June 28 Gathering of Elizabeths World Record Attempt (10:30 am—12 pm) All Elizabeths will need to register at the Apple River Fort to be included in the World Record Attempt. There will be food and vendors throughout the Fort grounds and in downtown Elizabeth. A group photo will be taken with all the Elizabeths. Gathering of Elizabeths Celebration! Planned activities include the crowning of a “Queen Elizabeth” for the day; a group photo taken with fellow Elizabeths; a craft show and downtown business sidewalk sale; and a fashion show featuring styles from the past and the present. Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum Exhibit (11am-3pm) FREE ADMISSION TO ALL ELIZABETHS! Displays and activities pertaining to the days when Jo Daviess County boasted eight railroads. Full-size caboose and ten model railroads. Adults $2., children free. Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum, E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth. 815-858-2343. Elizabeth History Museum Exhibit FREE ADMISSION TO ALL ELIZABETHS! Displays on Elizabeth's early history, including lead mining, Indian attacks, Elizabeth High School yearbooks, Elizabeth obituaries, and family history files. Free. Elizabeth History Museum, 231 N. Main St. (US Hwy 20), Elizabeth. 815-858-2343. Wine Tasting Wine tasting of a dozen diverse, award-winning wines. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and vineyard. Sample the popular “Elizabeth” label wine. Call or visit for times. Tours available upon request. Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Rd., Elizabeth. 815-291-6700. Fort Days (12-4pm) Costumed interpreters engage guests in activities and adventures in history. Experience life inside the Fort with militia drills, hearth cooking and much more. Free. Apple River Fort State Historic Site, 311 E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth. 815-858-2028. Hunter Fuerste and His American Vintage Orchestra (6-8 pm) Big Band Era music. Performance includes the hits of Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, and more. Bring your own blanket, chair, snacks and beverages to this casual concert. Donations appreciated. Grant Park, Park Ave., Galena. 815-377-7070. Sunday, June 29 Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum Exhibit (11am-3pm) FREE ADMISSION FOR ELIZABETHS! Displays and activities pertaining to the days when Jo Daviess County boasted eight railroads. Full-size caboose and ten model railroads. Adults $2., children free. Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum, E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth. 815-858-2343. Elizabeth History Museum Exhibit FREE ADMISSION FOR ELIZABETHS! Displays on Elizabeth's early history, including lead mining, Indian attacks, Elizabeth High School yearbooks, Elizabeth obituaries, and family history files. Free. Elizabeth History Museum, 231 N. Main St. (US Hwy 20), Elizabeth. 815-858-2343. Wine Tasting Wine tasting of a dozen diverse, award-winning wines. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and vineyard. Sample the popular “Elizabeth” label wine. Call or visit for times. Tours available upon request. Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Rd., Elizabeth. 815-291-6700. Fort Days (12-4pm) Costumed interpreters engage guests in activities and adventures in history. Experience life inside the Fort with militia drills, hearth cooking and much more. Free. Apple River Fort State Historic Site, 311 E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth. 815-858-2028.
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Jo Daviess County Area Events & Activities Friday, June 27 Ulysses S. Grant Exhibition (9am-5pm) Featuring a timeline of Grant's life through unique pictures and several showcases with personal items of the Grant family. Closed from Noon-1 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $2, children $1. Old Market House State Historic Site, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-3310. Punchneedle (Russian Embroidery) Demonstration (2-5pm) Embellish quilts, jeans, Christmas ornaments and anything else the imagination conjures with this easy three-dimensional needle art. No previous handwork experience necessary. Free. The Timeless Needle, Ltd., 315 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-2204 Walk-in Bead Workshop On-going bracelet, necklace or anklet workshop. Workshop covers fundamentals of simple stringing. Reservations are required for Saturday. $10 plus materials. Galena Beads "serving creativity", 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080. Buick Riviera Car Show (9am-2pm) Rivieras built by Buick from 1963-1999 on display from all over the US and Canada. Ramada Hotel & Spa, 11383 US Hwy 20 W., Galena. 800-272-6232 Country Bicycle Ride (9-11:30am) Casual scenic bike ride through the hills of Galena Territory. Must have own supplies. Weather permitting. Occasionally starting locations may vary so call prior to ride time. Free. Bikes depart from Spikes Bar & Grill in Galena Territory, 109 Eagle Ridge Dr. (north parking lot), Galena. 815-492-0235 or 815-777-3433. Dinner by Carriage Light (4-9pm) A horse drawn carriage ride through the historic streets of Galena followed by dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant. $85-$115. Staging at the Historic Post Office, 110 Green St., Galena. 815-275-9470. All About A Ghost Tour (8pm) Fascinating walking tour with researched and authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past and present. A mix of history and mystery. $9. Galena. 815-777-9252. Galena's Original: Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour A walking tour of historic Galena legends, ghost stories and sites. Costumed tour guides. Reservations recommended. Call for times. $10. Annie Wiggins Guest House, 1004 Park Ave., Galena. 815-281-0408. Beads, Wine and Chocolate (3-5pm) Create a single strand bracelet or necklace while indulging with a glass of wine and scrumptious chocolates. Reservations are required. $20 plus materials. Galena Beads "serving creativity, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080. Galena Artists' Guild Gallery Opening Reception (6-8pm) Celebrate the opening art exhibit and meet the featured artist. Free. Galena Artists' Guild Gallery, 324 Spring St., Galena. 815-777-2870. Irish Dancing and Entertainment (6pm) Irish dancers perform two shows between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., followed by live entertainment with Fiona Molloy. Free. Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel, 9853 US Hwy 20 W., Galena. 866-284-7474. Saturday, June 28 Ulysses S. Grant Exhibition (9am-5pm) Featuring a timeline of Grant's life through unique pictures and several showcases with personal items of the Grant family. Closed from Noon-1 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $2, children $1. Old Market House State Historic Site, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-3310. Fire in the Forge (10am-4pm) Feel the heat, hear the pounding at an authentic turn-of-the-century blacksmith shop with historic interpretation by a tour guide. Suggested donation: Adults $2, ages 10-18 $1, children under 10 free. Old Blacksmith Shop, 245 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-9129 Pottery Demonstration (2-4pm) Watch the magic of clay being formed into stoneware and porcelain creations. Potter Charles Fach answers questions about the process. Free. Artists' Annex, 412 Spring St., Galena. 815-777-0354. Punchneedle (Russian Embroidery) Demonstration (2-5pm) Embellish quilts, jeans, Christmas ornaments and anything else the imagination conjures with this easy three-dimensional needle art. No previous handwork experience necessary. Free. The Timeless Needle, Ltd., 315 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-2204. Mark Twain and The Laughing River (7:30pm) Folk singer Jim Post's one-man musical historical play about Mark Twain's life on the Mississippi River. Adults $20, children under 12 $12. Galena Trolley Depot Theater, 314 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-1248. Galena Farmers' Market (7am-12pm) Vendors selling produce, plants, herbs, baked goods, fruits and flowers. Free. Old Market House Square, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-1838. Kraft Cheese Exhibit (9am-1pm) Exhibit featuring artifacts and information about the original Kraft Cheese plant's humble beginnings and artifacts from the Chicago Great Western Railroad. Open by appointment after regular hours. Small groups welcome. Free. Stockton Heritage Museum, 105 W. Front St., Stockton. 815-947-9144. Learn to Knit Workshop (9am-12pm) Workshop teaches the fundamentals of knitting. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. No experience necessary. Reservations required. $20. FiberWild!-Galena's Yarn Store, 304 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-3550. Jamie's Wines of the World (12-5pm) Join us for an incredible journey of wine tasting and education classes through the infinite world of wine. $10. Jamie's Wine Studio, 112 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-0207. Bike Ride to Galena Cellars Winery Bicycle 12 miles of scenic, hilly countryside from Galena to the Galena Cellars Vineyard, enjoy a glass of wine, and shuttle back to Galena. Includes bike rental and wine tasting. Reservations required. $45. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425. Irish Dancing and Entertainment (6pm) Irish dancers perform two shows between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., followed by live entertainment with Fiona Molloy. Free. Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel, 9853 US Hwy 20 W., Galena. 866-284-7474. Apple Canyon Lake Garden Walk (10am-3pm) Tour six beautiful and diverse country gardens in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County. $7. Apple Canyon Lake Clubhouse, 14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River. 815-492-0274. Sunday, June 29 Ulysses S. Grant Exhibition (9am-5pm) Featuring a timeline of Grant's life through unique pictures and several showcases with personal items of the Grant family. Closed from Noon-1 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $2, children $1. Old Market House State Historic Site, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-3310. Fire in the Forge (10am-4pm) Feel the heat, hear the pounding at an authentic turn-of-the-century blacksmith shop with historic interpretation by a tour guide. Suggested donation: Adults $2, ages 10-18 $1, children under 10 free. Old Blacksmith Shop, 245 N. Commerce St., Galena. 815-777-9129 Pottery Demonstration (2-4pm) Watch the magic of clay being formed into stoneware and porcelain creations. Potter Charles Fach answers questions about the process. Free. Artists' Annex, 412 Spring St., Galena. 815-777-0354. Punchneedle (Russian Embroidery) Demonstration (2-5pm) Embellish quilts, jeans, Christmas ornaments and anything else the imagination conjures with this easy three-dimensional needle art. No previous handwork experience necessary. Free. The Timeless Needle, Ltd., 315 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-2204. Mark Twain and The Laughing River (7:30pm) Folk singer Jim Post's one-man musical historical play about Mark Twain's life on the Mississippi River. Adults $20, children under 12 $12. Galena Trolley Depot Theater, 314 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-1248. Bike Ride to Galena Cellars Winery Bicycle 12 miles of scenic, hilly countryside from Galena to the Galena Cellars Vineyard, enjoy a glass of wine, and shuttle back to Galena. Includes bike rental and wine tasting. Reservations required. $45. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425. Live Music Over Lunch (12-3pm) Local radio personality hosts "open mic" session for local and visiting musicians, while showcasing his original tunes. Railway Cafe, 100 Bouthillier St., Galena. 815-777-0047. Five Ladies of the Old Stockade Exhibit (1-4pm) An exhibit of records, photos and artifacts that chronicle the lives of the five ladies instrumental in the history of the Old Stockade. Free. Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street, 208 Perry St., Galena. 815-777-1222.
We have a weekend full of activities and fun events planned for our “Elizabeths” and their families. The Village of Elizabeth will host several events throughout the weekend while the whole county including Galena celebrates as well with several events and activities.
