GALENA, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2023) — Corkless in Galena (Depot Park, 91 Bouthillier St), Summer 2023’s exclusive wine event celebrating Illinois’ family and local owned wineries, will be held Saturday, June 24, noon until 6PM. Spend an afternoon sipping handmade wines of seven Illinois wineries. Taste fabulous food from regional food trucks. Listen to world-class live music while visiting with local artists showcasing incredible handmade creations.
Corkless in Galena is held in the heart of the City of Galena in beautiful Depo Park along the Galena River with fabulous views of historic architecture and Driftless Region scenery. Sample Illinois handcrafted wines from August Hill Winery, North Utica; Fergedaboudit Winery, Hanover; Galena Cellars Winery, Galena; Lavender Crest Winery, Colona; Massbach Ridge Winery, Galena — Elizabeth; Sable Creek Winery, Plainfield; and West of Wine Winery, Petersburg. Listen to music by Jordan Danielson and Jef Spradley, starting at noon, playing a mix of soulful ballads and blues with a touch of hip-hop, followed at three by headliner Dylan Doyle Band playing a unique style touched of Delta Roots, Rock, and Jazz.
Enjoy tasty food from Birds Serious Chicken, of Dubuque, Iowa; Howling BBQ of Dubuque, Iowa; Bonfire Pizza Company of Galena; and Vesperman Ice Cream of Landcaster, Wisconsin. Touch your inner artist as you stroll viewing creations of artists, Cindy Legate of Twisted by Design, Kewaunee, Wisconsin; Laura Bomgardner of Lollypalooza, Moline, Illinois; LeeAnn Breitbach of BGA Love of Dubuque, Iowa; Dan Aldeman of Pound Town Art, Dubuque, Iowa; and Henry Matthiessen III of Stoned Art Studio and Gallery, Dubuque, Iowa.
Tickets are $20 for adult admission which includes a Corkless Festival glass + five tasting tickets for wine or food. Presale $20 tickets are available through June 22, which includes a Corkless Festival glass + five tasting tickets for wine or food + $5 Bottle Voucher and can be ordered at corklessingalena.com or may be purchased at the festival entrance. Tickets for designated drivers and under 21 years of age tickets are $5.
Parking is free. A covered tent with seating will be on hand or bring your chairs, small tents, or coverings (up to 10’x 10’) are welcome. Well behaved pets on leashes are also invited. See you there!
