June 19-21, 2020
always the 3rd full weekend in June
event details
friday & saturday night 5-10p
times flex according to weather conditions
5:00p gates open
5:30p live music
friday - The Wundo Band
saturday - Mama Tess & The Chain of Fools
6:00p Hot Air Balloons!
the race begins & the Balloons Fly!
sponsored by Galena On the Fly
8:30p night glow!
sponsored by FS Stevenson Supply
5p-9p Inflatables for the kids
ADMISSION $5 per person at the gate
Free Parking & Shuttle to the event field
classic car show - SATURDAY NIGHT! Starts at 6pm! Special Thanks to these car clubs!!
Antique Town Rods, Galena, IL
High Point Cruisers, Scales Mound, IL
Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club, Platteville, WI
saturday & sunday morning 5am
Hot Air Balloons! Crack of Dawn Balloon Race!
times flex according to weather conditions
no carry-in's please
we are raising $$ for a great camp called Camp Hertko Hollow for kids with diabetes and Juvenile Diabetes Research (JDRF)
GREAT GALENA ART SALE!
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 5-9pm
in the BIG TENT!
Check out original works from regional artists! Plus, all the fun of the Great Galena Balloon Race!
New!
CHECK OUT THE NIGHT GLOW EXTRAVAGANZA!
sponsored by
Eagle Ridge Resort
& Spa
cash only event - sorry
no credit or debit cards
Live music & entertainment for the whole family
sponsored by
Stevenson Service
Company
About The Balloon Race
The Great Galena Balloon Race benefits JDRF and Camp Hertko Hollow. The event has raised more than $350,000 for kids with diabetes since the event began in 2002.
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