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GALESBURG: KNOX COUNTY
Galesburg: Birthplace Of Carl Sandburg One Of Many Historical Attractions information, visit www.knoxfair.com. he Galesburg area offers many historical sights and leisure destinaAugust 16: River 2 River Car Cruise. Food, entertainment and hundreds tions to enjoy. Carl Sandburg, Pulitzer Prize winning author and of vintage cars, street rods, trucks and antique cars. noted Lincoln biographer was born in Galesburg. His birthplace is a August 16-18: Heritage Days. Featuring Civil War Battle Reenactments state historic site. and Pre-1840s Rendezvous. For more information, visit www.heritage“Old Main,” located on the Knox College campus, is the only building days.com. still in existence where the fifth of seven LinSeptember 2-8: National Stearman Fly-in coln-Douglas debates took place in 1858. The Days. Annual event that hosts the largest Amtrak Depot is also home to a statue of Abragathering of Stearman bi-planes in the world. ham Lincoln modeled after the one in the CapiFor more information, visit www.stearmantol rotunda in Washington, D.C. Ronald flyin.com. Reagan’s grade school, Silas Willard, and his September 7: Art in the Park. View the childhood home are frequent stops on tours. creations of regional artists working in a vaThe town is rich in rail history and home to riety of media. For more information, visit one of the largest rail yards in the United www.galesburgarts.com. States. Area museums include Discovery September 8: The Great Cardboard Boat Depot Children’s Museum, Galesburg Railroad Regatta. Annual competition held at Lake Museum and the Stockdale Soldier Citizen Storey Recreational Area. The Rubber Duck Museum. Downtown Galesburg offers SemiGalesburg’s Community Veteran’s Race follows the regatta. nary Street Historic District with many shops September 19-21: Black Earth Film Fesincluding an abundance of antique stores and Memorial in Lincoln Park was dedicated on May 28, 2007 to American veterans of all conflicts. tival. The Black Earth Film Festival will feahistoric buildings. The Vaudeville era Orpheum ture films made by independent filmmakers. Theatre has entertained continuously since For more information, visit www.galesburgarts.com. 1916 and many downtown churches reflect beautiful architecture with October 5, 6, 12, 13: Knox County Scenic Drive. Enjoy historic sites, guided and walking tours available. displays, and country cooking while taking a self-conducted driving tour Outdoor adventures are also plentiful with Lake Storey Recreation Area through Spoon River Valley. For more information, see www.visitgaleswith fishing, camping, beach swimming, paddle boats, walking trails and an burg.com. outdoor water park. There are three public and several private golf courses October 5, 6: Galesburg Scarecrow Festival. Tenth annual Scarecrow in the area. Festival held in Standish Park Arboretum. Nearly 500 rooms provide great overnight accommodations to guests. November 29-December 1: Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm. Begin Also available are four bed & breakfasts and four campgrounds. Galesburg the winter holiday season with festive music, simmering foods and a visit is easily accessed by Interstate 74 and Amtrak. To learn more, visit Galeswith St. Nicholas. Take home natural Christmas trimming and exquisite burg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on Facebook, www.visitgalesone-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. For more information, visit burg.com, or call 800-916-3330. www.walnutgrovefarm.com. 2013 Galesburg Calendar of Events Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead for specific information & additional activities. April 17-21: Sandburg Days — Festival for the Mind. Annual festival celebrating the life of two-time Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Sandburg. For more information, visit www.sandburg.edu/festival. June 15, 16: More on 34. 100-plus miles of yard sales through seven counties from Sandwich, IL, to Galesburg. For more information, visit www.moreon34.com. June 22, 23: Galesburg Railroad Days. Annual event celebrating the city’s railroad heritage with a carnival, exhibits, a street fair, railyard tours, 5 and 10k runs and more. For more information, visit www.galesburgrailroaddays.org. July 25: Taste of Galesburg. Sample food from numerous area restaurants, enjoy live entertainment and a beer garden. July 26-28: Great Balloon Race. A color-filled www.visitgalesburg.com 2163 E. Main Street weekend of 25-plus hot air balloons flying overGalesburg, IL 61401 head. For more information, visit www.gales1-800-916-3330 burgballoonrace.com. July 30-August 3: Knox County Fair. Come celebrate the 162nd Knox County Fair. For more 2013 Discover Visitor & Vacation Guide To Central Illinois | PAGE 61
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