Sat., Oct. 2 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Galena Oktoberfest, hosted by the Galena Lions Club 5K Walk/Run along the Galena River Trail Wiener Dog Races Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg Potosi Rolling Bar Parades & Costume Contest Live music by three bands playing non-stop Bounce house & activities for children Polka dancing & lessons Beer Stein Endurance Contest Bean Bag Tournament Souvenir Sales & Auction of Framed Poster Art Lots of beer and food
Discover Ulysses S. Grant's strong tie to Galena. Walk the streets he walked. See his boot, cigar and a replica of the family's leather shop. Find out where his campaign headquarters were and where he was when he found out he was the 18th President of the United States.
This is THE shopping experience! With more than 125 shops and restaurants, one door after another. There is just as much variety, quality and special activities and sales but with far less time spent walking and searching.