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Galesburg Railroad Days

June 24, 2018

Rib Cook-Off

Competition begins at 7 am

 Judging at NOON 

East Main Street 

Ribs will be cooked, judged and served to the public for $3.00 a rib sample, 2 – $5, 5 – $10.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd and People’s Choice Award!

Entry deadline June 18th

Western Illinois Antique Auto Club Railroad Showcase of Cars

7 – 11AM

 East Main Street

Trophies & Awards presented at 11am

Kids Pedal Pull

Main & Cherry Streets Intersection

11AM REGISTRATION

 Competition begins shortly after!

Free for all kids up to 110lbs!

Pedal tractor challenge pull weights to the finish line for tons of fun and prizes!

 

Galesburg High School Fieldhouse Activities

NEW VENDORS

Over 300 Tables!

Model Train & Railroadiana Show

Toy Show

Antique Tractor Display 

SAT / 9AM – 4PM 

SUN / 11AM – 3PM

1135 West Fremont Street

Standish Park Activities

Standish Park Arts & Crafts Market

SUN / 10AM – 4PM

Artists & Crafters presenting a variety of Handmade items!

All Day Art Demonstrations

Kid’s Chalk Walk & other activities 

Live Music with

Charlie Hays & Detroit Larry

(Country & Blue Grass) 

Food Vendors

South Broad Street

Galesburg Historical Society Tram Tour of Amtrak Depot

SUN / 10AM – 3PM 

2018 Theme: “Galesburg 1861- 1865 Folks at Home”

Cost per ticket $2

Actors in costume at each of the 6 stops!

Tickets can be purchased outside the Amtrak Station

SUN / 9AM – 4PM

SAT / 1PM – CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH TOUR

1 of 10 Catholic Churches holding Relics in the United states!

Legend has it that Galesburg is protected from tornados by the relic of Saint Crescent, young adolescent boy who died over 1,500 years ago.

273 South Prairie Street

Contact Bev Bryan 309.299.9017

 

Petting ZooSUN

A variety of small, friendly animals like goats, pigs, lambs, ponies for petting with feeding opportunities for the kids!

150 East Main Street – OT Johnson Grass Lot

 

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June 24, 2018
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Downtown Galesburg
10 South Seminary Street
Galesburg, IL 61401 United States
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