The Sky Will Be Filled With Colorful And Creative Hot Air Balloons At The Great Galena Balloon Race In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published February 26, 2020
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s going to be a hot air balloon festival in Galena, Illinois to kick off summer, and it just might be the most amazing thing you’ve seen all year. This spectacular display of floating colors is something you’ll never forget. Scroll on for more details.
Taking place June 19-21, 2020, the Great Galena Balloon Race is one of the most popular hot air balloon festivals in the state.
It always happens the third full weekend in June and features live music, a balloon glow, art, and food vendors in addition to the best hot air balloon show in the state and possibly the country.
The event takes place in Galena's gorgeous countryside. The views that accompany this race are second to none, and it is definitely worth bringing your camera.
In addition to the balloon glow on Friday and Saturday nights, Saturday night will also include a car show beginning at 6 p.m. and showcasing antique vehicles.
Learn more about the Great Galena Balloon Race on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this hot air balloon festival, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
