Galva Chamber of Commerce

10/26/2026

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Please follow the page below for information on Galva's Ol' Fashioned Christmas!

There is something special about Christmas in a small town, and in Galva, Illinois, Ol' Fashioned Christmas is a celebration of hometown pride, community spirit, and the traditions that bring us together. Many years ago, the Galva Chamber of Commerce started these traditions, and the City of Galva is continuing them for generations to come.

Each year, our community comes alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season as neighbors, families, local organizations such as the Galva Arts Council - Galva, Illinois and many visitors gather to celebrate the magic of Christmas. It is a reminder that the heart of a small town isn't found in its buildings or streets, but in the people who care enough to make a difference.

The festivities of the day wrap up with a lighted parade around the downtown square and the debut of Veterans Park and it's beautiful holiday display. Each year, our City of Galva street and parks departments, led by Richard Plummer, with assistance from IDOC, illuminate the beautiful display...a tried and true partnership that proves what can come from community collaboration.

Please follow and share our page to spread the word about our beautiful event and what plans we have for Saturday, November 28, 2026!!

08/15/2026

Spreading the word for our friends at The Back Road Music Festival!!

Rain or shine, FESTIVAL DAY is here! Our incredible volunteers have been working non-stop to make sure everything is set for YOU. Gather your crew, bring the good vibes, and let’s make today amazing!

🌦️ We’re opening a little later than usual, so take your time getting to Galva—explore a back road, grab lunch somewhere new, or simply soak up the small-town charm of downtown Galva. See you soon!

Changes (PLEASE READ):

⏰ Gates open at 4PM—please note, only the MAIN GATE will be open today! The West Gate is closed. Box office opens at 3PM for in-person ticket sales.

🚗 Only those with PRE-PURCHASED Premier Parking passes can park on festival grounds. ALL other vehicles, including staff, must use off-site parking. There will be NO on-site parking available for those who did not pre-purchase.

🚌 Continuous shuttles will run starting at 2:30PM from the municipal parking lot in downtown Galva (S Exchange St & Market St, just west of Hathaway’s).

✅ Drop-offs are allowed at the main entrance for your convenience.

08/08/2026

Men's Galva Day Results!

07/07/2026

Galva Day is quickly approaching!

Register your team or sign up to be a sponsor!

06/23/2026

Men's Galva Day!

at Midland Golf Club

Friday, August 7, 2026

Tee times are available by contacting Michelle Cheline at CSB Galva (309) 932-8181 or [email protected]

Walk-ins are welcome day of the event.

04/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to announce that Galva Freedom Fest has received a generous donation of $12,500 from BHE Renewables Foundation in support of our celebration of 250 years of the United States of America this 4th of July! 🇺🇸

This meaningful contribution is helping us create an exciting and memorable fireworks show for our community—one that truly honors this historic milestone in our nation’s history. Because of this support, we’re able to take this year’s celebration to a whole new level and light up the sky like never before.

On behalf of everyone involved with Galva Freedom Fest, thank you to BHE Renewables Foundation for your generosity and commitment to community celebration. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you this Independence Day!

✨ Make plans to join us this Independence Day and celebrate with friends, family, and neighbors—we can’t wait to see you there for this one of a kind event!

12/08/2025

Thank you to all of those who made this year’s Ol’ Fashioned Christmas a success!

A special thanks to Tarleton's Service for pulling Santa’s sleigh through the parade, to the employees of the City of Galva for making sure all of our festivities went off without a hitch, and to the men of the IDOC Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center for using their creative skills to create the beautiful light display at Galva’s Veteran’s Park this holiday season. Another huge thanks to all of the participating businesses this year who made this event special as always, and the people who come and share in the fun.
We cannot forget to thank the Galva Arts Council - Galva, Illinois for everything they plan each year!!

May the children have many warm memories of this season for years to come. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

12/06/2025

Good Morning Everyone! 😊
Saturday 12/6 ➡️ Open 8am—2pm & 5pm—8pm
⬇️ Dine-in or Carry-Out

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We Offer Breakfast or Lunch at Any Time of the Day!!

Stop in or Give us a Call 309-932-3472 ☎️

** And Remeber, Support your Local Businesses! 😊

12/06/2025

Ol’ Fashioned Christmas is about to begin!! What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

12/05/2025

We are gearing up for our postponed 7th anniversary this Saturday. Addie and I will be prepping many cookies, cupcakes and mini cheesecakes for the event.

Stop by and visit while enjoying Old Fashioned Christmas.

Open Saturday
9-12 and 4-6