Galena Country Fair is annually held on Columbus Day Weekend. It began as a few booths in Grant Park on a crisp fall weekend. More than forty years later, the fair boasts more than 100 vendors, festival food booths, family activities, and live entertainment.
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Since 2003, when Jo Daviess Country Fair Charities, Inc., became associated with the fair, more than $1 million has been returned to the communities of Jo Daviess County through donations to not-for-profit organizations and a grant program. Monies from the fair have supported a wide range of causes including strengthening our communities' emergency services and preparedness, developing programs for youth, and improving the well-being of the citizens of Jo Daviess County.
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Fairgoers support our worthwhile cause when they attend the fair, give a donation at the gate, enjoy our food + drink, participate in the silent auction, and buy raffle tickets.
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The fair is planned and organized by the Galena Country Fair Planning Committee, an all-volunteer group. The committee plans all aspects of the fair and raises funds to give to Jo Daviess County Country Fair Charities, Inc. (JDCCFC), a not-for-profit organization with a mission to facilitate and assist charitable causes throughout Jo Daviess County.
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Ed Bochniak*
Co-Chairperson
Elly Renner
Grab & Go
Greg Fleege
Electrical
Joellen Holland
Silent Auction
Andy Miller
Vittle House
Teresa Rowe
Vendors
Michelle Townsend
Gazebo Garden
Tim Wickler
Logistics
Libby Miller*
Secretary
Nancy Brashaw
Raffle
Christine Melaas
Publicity
Paul Jackson
Supplies Coordinator
Kim Miller
Vittle House
Jerry Rust
Beer
John Trannel
Beer
*denotes
Executive Committee member
Frances Beadle*
Treasurer
Bill Eaton
Entertainment
John Herting
Beer
Mary Ellen Lyne
Games
Christine Melaas
Volunteers
Drew Townsend
Gazebo Garden
Mike Virtue
Supply/Food Coordinator
The fair relies on the assistance of hundreds of local volunteers. Volunteering at Galena Country Fair is an easy way for a not-for-profit organization to earn money to use towards their cause. For every hour a volunteer works at Galena Country Fair, he or she can designate a $10 donation to be given to a Jo Daviess County not-for-profit organization of his or her choice. Learn more by visiting the Fundraising Program page.
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Annually, Jo Daviess County Country Fair Charities, Inc. (JDCCFC) reviews grant applications from Jo Daviess County not-for-profit organizations and awards tens of thousands of dollars in grants. Monies from the fair have supported a wide-range of causes including strengthening our communities' emergency services and preparedness, developing programs for youths, and improving the well-being of the citizens of Jo Daviess County. Learn more by visiting the Grant Program page.
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