Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Monday: Community Treasures Sidewalk Sale
Community Treasures, located at 444 East Main Street in Galesburg, is hosting a huge sidewalk sale! Double Play will be serving up food out front as well, so come empty your wallets and fill your bellies! Visit the Community Treasures Facebook Page for more information.
- All women’s and men’s clothing – $1
- Children & Junior clothing – .50 cents
- All furniture – 50% off
- Large bag sale – $15 (fill with anything from the entire store/sidewalk)
Thursday: Taste of Galesburg 2023
Food, music, friends, and fun! What more could you ask for? Located on Simmons Street between Seminary and Prairie Streets, this years Taste of Galesburg Festival is offering great food from 20+ area restaurants! With food tokens being only $1 along with a $5 gate fee for those 13 years and up. Free children’s activities will be provided from Discovery Depot, as well as a bouncy house and face painting will be available from 4-8:30 p.m. in the parking lot north of Simmons Street.
There will be a raffle benefiting the Altrusa Club of Galesburg, with the prize including $1000, $500 in cash, $500 in gift cards to various local restaurants and other prizes. The drawing is at 8:15 p.m. and winners must be present to win. Musical entertainment for the evening will include: Bits and Pieces from 4-6:30 p.m. on the west stage, Pippi & Daniel from 4-6:30 p.m. on the east stage, and Shout Out from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on the main stage.
The event begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m., we hope to see you there! For more information, visit the Taste of Galesburg 2023 Facebook Page.
Friday-Sunday: Children of Eden the Musical at Prairie Players Civic Theatre
Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s musical, Children of Eden casts the beloved biblical stories of Genesis through the personal lens of family. Directed by Scott Rasso, Children of Eden starts with the very beginning: the creation of the universe. Father breathes life into his children, Adam and Eve, and learns that the hardest part of being a loving Father is letting go. It’s a lesson that translates into the parenting of Cain, Abel, and Seth—and is reiterated once again as Noah parents his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. This joyous and inspiring musical celebrates the difficulty of choice, the importance of passion, the value of questioning, and the pain in allowing those you love to take risks and face the consequences.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday shows, and 2 p.m. for Sunday’s matinee. Prairie Player Civic Theatre is located at 160 South Seminary Street in Galesburg, IL and parking is available across the street. Tickets are available for purchase online or upon arrival at the theater, but don’t delay! Tickets are selling quickly, and you won’t want to miss this show! Need more information? Contact Corgan Ball – corganbball@gmail.com or message Prairie Players on Facebook!
Friday- Sunday: The Great Balloon Race
This weekend at Lake Storey Park, in Galesburg, witness hot air balloons take flight! Friday through Sunday, attend family-friendly activities and witness the 156 feet tall featured balloon, Oggy the Friendly Dragon! These events will take place at the soccer fields, just west of the baseball fields. Only sponsors of this event are allowed to ride in the balloons, but witnessing their take-off is just as exciting! All of these events are free and weather permitting, times are flexible and subject to change. Stay up to date on any changes, by checking The Great Balloon Race Facebook Page.
Friday
3 p.m. | Until the beginning of the night glow, food vendors will be set up and selling food by the shelter of the launch field. Event T-shirts and raffle tickets available for purchase.
5-8 p.m. | Children’s crafts will be available from the Galesburg Civic Arts Center and Face Painting by Knoxville High School Cheerleading with materials provided by the Regional Office of Education.
6 p.m. | Mass ascension of the balloons, weather permitting.
8:30 p.m. | Balloon night glow, weather permitting.
Saturday
5:30 a.m. | Pilot briefing on the field at Lake Storey
6 a.m. | Balloon Launch – The balloons will launch from an undetermined location and fly into the launch field at Lake Storey to try and throw a beanbag at the target(s) located there.
Noon – 3 p.m. | Motorcycle show with 4 categories to vote on. Please come out and vote and take a look.
3 – 8:30 p.m. | Food vendors will be set up and selling items from food by the shelter of the launch field. Event T-shirts and raffle tickets available for purchase.
5 – 8 p.m. | Children’s crafts will be available from the Galesburg Civic Arts Center, Face Painting by Knoxville High School Cheerleading with materials provided by the Regional Office of Education, Mobile playground, Fire truck, Bus, Army Truck, and games by the Regional Office of Education.
6 p.m. | Mass ascension of the balloons, weather permitting.
After the flight and before the Night Glow | Golf Ball Drop-tethered balloon over launch field with a “X” on the field and golf balls are numbered. Selling Golf Balls for $5.00 each and whatever # gets closest to the center of the X when dropped out of the basket wins the 50/50 raffle. Tickets are for sale on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for sale $5.00 each for a chance to win 2 tickets to select 2023 Cardinals home games.
8:30 p.m. | Balloon night glow, weather permitting.
Sunday
Note: Flight ONLY if weather prevented previously scheduled flights
5:30 a.m. | Pilot briefing on the field at Lake Storey
6 a.m. | Balloon Launch – The balloons will launch from an undetermined location and fly into the launch field at Lake Storey to try and throw a beanbag at the target(s) located there.
Saturday: Farmers Market
The Galesburg Farmers’ Market is your one-stop-shop for all the local goods you need, from fresh fruits and veggies, meats and eggs, honey, baked goods and prepared foods, handmade crafts and jewelry, and so much more. Find us in downtown Galesburg near the corner of Simmons and Seminary every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon, May through September.
