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Birch Lounge Bar & Bistro

11383 US Highway 20 West, Galena, IL 61036

Bars & Taverns

A charming after-dinner bar & lounge located in Galena's Ramada Hotel.

Galena's after-dinner bar is open late with plenty of parking. Chill in a lounge atmosphere with friends or that special someone. Scheduled live music and small bites to accompany a choice of regional and global wines, a selection of premium whiskeys, and beer on draught make for a perfect escape.

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18th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Depot Park •  Oct 04 @ 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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Galena Country Fair

Grant Park •  Oct 11 – Oct 12 @ 10AM

One of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts!

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Twenty Dirty Hands Self-Guided Pottery Tour

Multiple Locations •  Oct 17 – Oct 19 @ 10AM

Join in the 24th edition of the Tri-State region’s only self-guided pottery tour, October 17 - 29, 2025.

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