Galena Oktoberfest

09/02/2024

MUGS ARE IN! Start or complete your collection while supplies last. Available at Galena Canning Co., New Earth Animals, Serendipity of Galena, or Tammy’s Piggly Wiggly. Just $20 - all proceeds go to improving people's lives. Available also at Galena Oktoberfest on October 5th.

08/31/2024

Artist's rendition of the 2024 poster will be beautifully framed and auctioned off at the event, right before the final wiener dog race. An ATM will be on site for your generous bid. All proceeds go to improving people's lives. See you there -- please share!

08/23/2024

If you haven't heard the beautiful sounds of the New Glarus Alpenhorners (George Albright & Heinz Mattman), you MUST come to Depot Park in Galena on October 5th! These gentlemen will play sporadically all afternoon. See you there, Please Share!

08/05/2024

Is Co****le your game? Sign up your team of two adults at GalenaLions.org for the tournament on Saturday October 5th at the 17th Annual Galena Oktoberfest! See you there, please share.

07/26/2024

2024 Posters for Sale $10 at Galena locations: Galena Canning Company, New Earth Animals, Serendipity of Galena, and Tammy’s Piggly Wiggly. All proceeds go to improving people's lives! GalenaLions.org

07/02/2024

Got stamps today. Postage increase July 12th from .68 to .73. Get your Forevers soon! Sponsorship letters have been mailed. Any local business interested in getting on our list, please call 815-331-0180 and leave a message.

06/28/2024

99 days to go 'til the fest, 99 days to go
Let's raise a beer, And give a cheer
99 days to go 'til the fest!!!
GalenaLions.org See You There! Please Share!

Galena Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 5th, Depot Park, Galena, Illinois. Noon-10 PM

06/07/2024

This dog is raring to go! Is yours? Register today at galenalions.org. Please share!

06/01/2024

Register your Wiener Today! Wiener Dog Costume Contest and Races, winners receive prizes! All registered participants will receive some food & drink tickets at October 5th check-in. GALENALIONS.ORG please share

06/01/2024

Only 127 days until the 17th Annual Galena Oktoberfest! Reserve your overnight stay right away!! See you there, please share!!!

05/23/2024

Website issues are resolved. Register your wiener dog today! Thank you for your patience.

05/16/2024

Only 142 days until the 17th Annual Galena Oktoberfest! Time to strengthen that arm! Galenalions.org. Please share.

04/17/2024

Galena Lions Club members took six bags of trash from a two mile stretch of Stagecoach Trail today, beginning the 3rd year of commitment to the Adopt-a-Highway program. We take pride in serving our community, and hosting Galena Oktoberfest! 10-5-24

03/17/2024

02/24/2024

Have you made your overnight reservations for October 4-6? Oktoberfest Pub Crawl Friday night, Midwest Medical walk/run Saturday morning, Galena Oktoberfest Saturday til 10. Hope to see you there, please share!

02/08/2024

See you there! Please share!!

01/26/2024

Lions Serve Breakfast to benefit Galena's Art and Recreation Center and Food Pantry! We hope to see you there!

01/15/2024

Why Are These Lions Smiling? Because the Galena Lions Club will host the 60th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale on Sunday, February 11th! Serving 7 am to 12:30 pm, Galena High School -- All-You-Can-Eat -- Roar!

12/08/2023

10/26/2023

Your hosts of Galena Oktoberfest also do service projects for the community! 8 members of the Galena Lions Club just completed two years of Adopt-a-Highway cleanup. We Serve!! For more information, go to galenalions.org.

10/26/2023

THANK YOU Miss Kitty's Grape Escape and Gabby's Gifts for the generous donation to the Galena Lions Club from the annual Oktoberfest Pub Crawl!

10/03/2023

Congratulations to the winners of the Beer Stein Endurance Contest last Saturday!
Matt Kath, time 4:24 & Krista Meier, time 3:23
Thank you to all who participated and cheered them on! Next year, October 5th, 2024.

10/01/2023

Thank You for coming out and supporting the Galena Lions Club! All proceeds go to help people better their lives. Next year, October 5th. En Prosit!

09/30/2023

Not a cloud in the sky! 16th Annual Galena Oktoberfest TODAY! 100 Wiener Dogs will be racing, non-stop live music, dancing, food, beer, and activities for kids. Hope to see you!!

09/30/2023

Come see these two and more - they're called Boogie Monster and they're awesome! 7 pm at the 16th Annual Galena Oktoberfest!!

09/29/2023

815-331-0180 is the Galena Lions Club and Galena Oktoberfest number to call with questions about the event. Calls will be responded to on Friday and Saturday morning. During the event, please ask questions in person. Lions are wearing HOST buttons!!

09/27/2023

We spy a Basket Case Gift Baskets on the Paula Sands Live show. Not to mention Megan Carter and Paul Junge doing a terrific job getting viewers excited about Galena Oktoberfest!

09/26/2023

This Year, September 30th!
Next Year, October 5th, 2024.
Book Your Stay, and Please Share.

09/26/2023

SEE YOU THERE, PLEASE SHARE!

09/25/2023

The weather looks great for Saturday!! 60-80 degrees and full sun!! See you there!!