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Galesburg Railroad Days
Sunday, 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
