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Great Galena Balloon Race This Weekend
The Great Galena Balloon Race June 18-20
Schedule:
Friday & Saturday night 5:00-10:00 PM (times flex according to weather conditions)
5:00p Gates open
5:30p Live music
6:00p Hot Air Balloons!
8:30p Hot Air Balloon Nightglow!
5p-9p Inflatables for the kids
Classic car show - SATURDAY NIGHT! Starts at 6pm! Special Thanks to these car clubs!!
Saturday & Sunday morning 5:00 AM Hot Air Balloons! Crack of Dawn Balloon Race!
Location: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr., Galena, Ill.
Admission: $5.00 (cash only).
The Great Galena Balloon Race benefits JDRF and Camp Hertko Hollow. The event has raised more than $350,000 for kids with diabetes since it began in 2002.
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