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Great Galena Balloon Race at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Great Galena Balloon Race weekend events will take place from Fri. June 18 through Sun. June 20, 2021 over the Father’s Day weekend and will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Camp Hertko Hollow

         

Event Schedule: 

FRI. JUNE 18, 2021

5:00 p.m. Gates open 

5:30 p.m. Live music: The Wundo Band

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Inflatable for the kids

6:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Launch: Kickoff event 

8:30 p.m. Night Glow Extravaganza: Watch as the balloons light up the evening sky.

 

SAT. JUNE 19, 2021

5:00 a.m.  “Crack of Dawn” Balloon Race. All balloons will participate, and rides are available.

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Inflatable for the kids, Great Galena Art Sale in the Big Tent

5:30 p.m. Live music: Mama Tess & The Chain of Fools

6:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloons sponsored by Galena on the Fly Race

6:00 p.m. Classic Car Show featuring Antique Town Rods, Galena, IL, High Point Cruisers, Scales Mound, IL, Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club, Platteville, WI car clubs

8:30 p.m. Night Glow Extravaganza: Watch as the balloons light up the evening sky.

 

SUN. JUNE 20, 2019

5:00 a.m.  “Crack of Dawn” Balloon Race. Last chance to see all the balloons until 2022. Rides are available.

 

Lodging and Packages  

More details about packages and weekend events are available online at www.eagleridge.com, or by calling (800) 892-2269 with questions or to make reservations. Admission to the event is $5 per person at the gate and no credit or debit cards are accepted at the event. Times of events and activities may be subject to change.

Event Location:
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena , Illinois 61036
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Event Category: Festivals & Events
Admission Fee: Paid

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