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River Bend Gallery

300 S. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

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Professional artist Geoffrey Mikol creates stunning photographs that shed new light on the natural surroundings of Galena.

Professional artist Geoffrey Mikol owns River Bend Gallery with his family and has garnered numerous awards for his work, developing a following of collectors and enthusiasts. As a person born with Down Syndrome, Geoffrey uses his skillful eye as a photographer to express himself in new ways, capturing beautiful scenes of nature with technical precision. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, guests can view and purchase his photography displayed on mediums such as framed prints, metal, barn wood and slate. Often times, Geoffrey is available for guests to meet the artist himself.

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Galena Historical Society's 32nd Annual Cemetery Walk

Galena & U.S. Grant Museum •  Sep 12 – Sep 13 @ 1PM

Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and…

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Galena Cellars Annual Fall Harvest Festival

Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery •  Sep 26 @ 11AM

Join Galena Cellars as they celebrate the 2026 Harvest! The 16th Annual Fall Harvest & Art Festival will take place at the Galena Cellars Vineyard.

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19th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Depot Park •  Oct 03 @ 11AM

Family Fun, Live Polka Music, Wiener Dog Racing, plus German-style Food and Beer, headline this year's popular Galena event!

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