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Galena and Jo Daviess County hosts a variety of festivals and special events throughout the year. Our gatherings are perfect opportunities to meet old friends and make new ones. Create a custom list of diverse events by performing a search below. A printed Calendar of Events may be ordered online or by calling toll-free 877-Go Galena (464-2536).
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Stepping Out: 150 Years of Footwear  Feb 9-15  (9am-4:30pm)
From a pair of 1847 dancing slippers to 21st century stilettos, enjoy this temporary collector's showcase of footwear and related accouterments. Adults $7, ages 10-18 $5, under 10 free. Galena History Museum, 211 S. Bench St., Galena. 815-777-9129.

Ryan Mansion Tours  Feb 9, 12-15  (10am-3:30pm)
Entertaining tours of Victorian life. The servants invite you to join in the fun and time travel to 1882. $10. Ryan Mansion, 11373 Hwy 20 W., Galena. 815-281-0408.

Wire Wrap Pendant & Necklace Workshop  Feb 9
Design a unique pendant and complete a necklace. Reservations required. Call for times. $20 plus materials. Galena Beads, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080.

Mother's Bracelet Workshop  Feb 10
Create a single, double or triple name bracelet. Reservations required. Call for times. $15 plus materials. Galena Beads, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080.

Winter Art Show  Feb 11-14  (10am-5pm)
An exhibit of artist Dwight Walles lifes path: people, places and things along the way that added to the journey...depicted in a variety of mediums and styles including oil, watercolor, and acrylics. Free. Stone House Pottery & Gallery, 418 Spring St., Galena. 815-777-0354.

Punchneedle (Russian Embroidery) Demonstration  Feb 11-14  (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.

Come Cook with Me- Dreaming of Spain  Feb 11-12  (6:30pm)
Hands-on cooking class in a gourmet kitchen. Instruction, meal, and recipes included. View full menu on web site. Reservations required. $60. The Great Galena Cookery, 412 Spring St., Galena. 815-777-1556.

Creative Bling Ring Workshop  Feb 11
Design a unique filigree or wire-wrapped ring. Add clusters of crystals or natural stones to fit your style. Reservations required. Call for times. $20 plus materials. Galena Beads, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080.

Beads, Wine and Chocolate  Feb 12  (3-5pm)
Create a single strand bracelet or necklace while enjoying wine and scrumptious chocolates. Reservations required. $20 plus materials. Galena Beads, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080.

Champagne and Candlelight Tour  Feb 12-13  (4-7pm)
Galena's most magnificent mansion by candlelight. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you tour. No reservations necessary. Just ring the bell!. $10. Ryan Mansion, 11373 US Hwy 20 W., Galena. 815-777-0336.

Fantastic Fridays  Feb 12  (4pm-12am)
Ski slopes remain open until midnight. Reduced rates. Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Rd., Galena. 800-397-1320.

Twilight Snowshoe Hike  Feb 12  (4pm)
Guided 1.5 hour hike along the Galena River Trail to Buehler Preserve. Headlamps optional. Advanced reservations required. $45. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425.

Friday Night Rail Jams  Feb 12  (6pm)
A little winter fun on the rail garden. Resister at the Mississippi Vista. Prizes for all participants. $5. Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Rd., Galena. 800-798-0098.

Images of Grace: Past & Present  Feb 12  (6-8pm)
Celebrate the opening reception for the exhibit of historic and contemporary photographs of Grace Church as it has appeared throughout its 160 year history. Free. Grace Episcopal Church Parish House Gallery, 309 Hill St., Galena. 815-777-2590.

Irish Dancing and Entertainment  Feb 12-13  (6:30pm)
Irish dancers perform, followed by live entertainment. Free. Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub, 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena. 815-776-0707.

All About A Ghost Tour  Feb 12-13  (8pm)
A fascinating tour and presentation inside Galena's oldest hotel. Researched and authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past and present. A mix of history and mystery. $10. DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-9252.

Nightlife-The Grape Escape  Feb 12-13  (8pm)
Live entertainment by local area artists. Call for more information. Free. The Grape Escape, 233 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-WINE.

All Things Chocolate Weekend  Feb 12-14
Includes gourmet meals, farm stops, chocolate tastings, cooking classes and dozens of adventures. Reservations required. $225. Great Galena Cookery, 412 Spring St., Suite B, Galena. 815-244-5602.

Bald Eagle Bus Tours  Feb 13  (8am-12pm)
A four-hour bus tour of five bald eagle wintering communities. View bald eagles feeding, roosting and/or nesting. Reservations required. Adults $75, children under 17 $50. Departs from Stoney Creek Inn, 940 Galena Square Dr., Galena. 815-594-2306.

Casper Bluff Tours  Feb 13-14  (8-9am)
A one-hour guided tour through Indian Burial Mounds and Thunderbird Effigy Mound. Learn Native American history. Bird and nature lovers. Reservations required. $10. Galena Log Cabin Getaway, 9401 W. Hart John Rd., Galena. 815-777-4200.

Learn to Knit Workshop  Feb 13  (9-11:30am)
Workshop teaches the fundamentals of knitting. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. No experience necessary. Reservations required. $20. Fiber Wild!, 304 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-3550.

Winter Bald Eagle Tour  Feb 13  (9-11am)
Learn about our national bird and other raptors on this tour of the former Savanna Army Depot. Registration required. Free. Fish and Wildlife Office at Lost Mound, 2 miles west of Hwy 84 on Army Depot Rd., Hanover. 815-858-9100.

Casper Bluffs Snowshoe Hike  Feb 13  (10am)
Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River on this 1.5 hour guided hike through Casper Bluffs Wilderness Preserve. Advance reservations required. $45. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425.

Meet Artist Jody McGill  Feb 13-14  (10am-12pm)
Galena's original brass filigree jewelry artisan and designer to the stars will be in house with demonstrations and humorous anecdotes of celebrity encounters. Free. 1ofmykind.com, 123 S. Main St., Galena. 563-542-6217.

Meet Watercolorist, Carl Johnson  Feb 13  (10am-5pm)
In his gallery. He features art work from Galena, Chicago and picture perfect places throughout the world since 1970. Free. Carl Johnson's Gallery, 202 S. Main St., Galena. 815-777-1222.

Alpaca Packin'  Feb 13  (11am-1pm)
Alpaca fleece demonstrations, walk an alpaca for a fee, gift shop with handmade and imported alpaca fur and more. See our TV star "Quincy the Alpaca.". Free. Adventure Creek Alpaca Farm, 9401 W. Hart John Rd., Galena. 815-777-4200.

Massbach Wine Tasting  Feb 13-14  (11am-5pm)
Wine tasting of estate-grown award-winning wines. Choose from over a dozen diverse wines complimented by the breathtaking scenery and vineyard. Tours available upon request. $3 tasting fee. Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Rd., Elizabeth. 815-291-6700.

Live Music Over Lunch  Feb 13-14  (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.

Historic Tours of the Old Stockade  Feb 13  (1-4pm)
A Galena landmark from the 1820s. History of five women instrumental to the stockade spanning 180 years. Donations appreciated. Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street, 208 Perry St., Galena. 815-777-1222.

Planetary Studies Foundation Lecture Series: How to Recognize a Meteorite from a “Meteorwrong”  Feb 13  (1pm)
Presentation on the scientific importance of meteorites. View meteorites and compare. If you think you may have a meteorite, bring it in. Space is limited, reservations requested. Free. Historic 1876 Banwarth House, 408 E. Sycamore St., Elizabeth. 815-858-2014.

Miss Annie's Tea and Gossip Parlor  Feb 13  (2pm)
Victorian high tea, parlor games and the latest gossip. Victorian attire encouraged, but not required. Reservations a must. $25. Ryan Mansion, 11373 US Hwy 20 W., Galena. 815-777-0336.

Chestnut Twilight Snowshoe Hike  Feb 13  (4:30pm)
Guided 1.5 hour hike through the quiet trails of Chestnut Mountain. Finish with a toasty bonfire and a shuttle back to Galena. Advanced reservations required. $45. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425.

Candlelight Progressive Dinner  Feb 13  (6pm)
Experience the flavor and romance of three unique Galena establishments while being escorted to each location for a delicious course in this progressive dinner. Fee includes gratuity and transportation. Reservations required. $69 per person. Various B &B's Galena. 815-777-3925.

Chocolate Romance  Feb 13  (6-9pm)
Spend a romantic evening in the vineyard with hors d'oeurves, chocolates and live entertainment with Boogie on the accordion. Please RSVP no later than February 5th. $25.00/per person in advance / $30.00/per person at the door. Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery, 2003 W. Hanover Rd., Hanover. 815-541-0453.

Nightlife-Benjamin's  Feb 13  (9pm)
Live entertainment with Johnny & the Singing Machine. Free. Benjamin's, 103 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-0467.

Winter Wonderland Weekend  Feb 13-14
Come for some winter fun. Snow sledding, ice skating, ice sculptures, hay rides campfires and much more winter fun scheduled. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr., Galena. 800-892-2269.

Annual Valentines Day Brunch  Feb 14  (8:30am-12:30pm)
Start Valentine's Day with a hearty home-made breakfast cooked fresh by the Scales Mound Recreation Association members. The menu includes: French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patties (locally produced), hashbrowns, fruit cocktail, donuts, homemade rolls, orange juice, coffee and milk. All you can eat. Adults $6.50, children $3.50. Scales Mound Town Hall, 801 Main St., Scales Mound. 608-778-7491.

Chestnut Snowshoe Hike and Lunch  Feb 14  (10am)
Guided 1.5 mile hike through the trails of Chestnut Mountain. Relax with lunch and a shuttle back to Galena. Advanced reservations required. $45. Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena. 815-776-9425.

Rocky Waters Wine Tasting  Feb 14  (12-4pm)
Enjoy International award-winning wines while taking in the sights and sounds of Hanover's own Napa Valley. $3. Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery, 2003 W. Hanover Rd., Hanover. 815-591-9706.

Victorian Valentine's Day High Tea  Feb 14  (1-3pm)
Enjoy a tour of the house, stories of Victorian valentines, finger sandwiches, scones, jams and of course tea! Period attire is encouraged but not necessary. Reservations required. $20 per person. The 1876 Banwarth House, 408 E. Sycamore St., Elizabeth. 815-858-2014.

Altered Pendant Workshop  Feb 14
Learn how to prepare Vintaj blanks and finish into a necklace or bracelet. Reservations required. Call for times. $15 plus materials. Galena Beads, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080.

Memory Wire Bangle Bracelet Workshop  Feb 15
Create a coiled bracelet with clusters of charms and beads. Reservations required. Call for times. $10 plus materials. Galena Beads, 109 N. Main St., Galena. 815-777-4080.

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