Corkless Galena June 20, 2026

ENDS MAY 31 AT 11:59 PM

ADVANCE TICKET SALES CLOSE ON JUNE 19 AT 11:59 PM

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Depot Park, Galena
New hours: Noon - 6pm; VIP entry at 11am.

Galena is one of the most beautiful places in the country — and on the third Saturday in June, it gets even better! The Great Galena Balloon Race is filling the skies, the town is alive with things to do, and right in the middle of it all, Illinois wine shows up at Depot Park to make a great weekend unforgettable.

Illinois wineries bring their full lineups to Corkless Galena — reds, whites, rosés, bubbly, and more — and the people making those wines are right there at the tables with you. Ask questions, taste widely, find something you want to take home. Additional tasting tickets are available on-site if you if you really want to explore!

Live music sets the pace throughout the day. Between pours, there's local art to browse and food vendors to keep you fueled. The park sits along the Galena River — open air, room to spread out, no reason to rush.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and make a day of it.

General Admission $25

• Includes festival entry and 8 tasting tickets; commemorative glasses.
• Save $5 with early-bird purchase on or before May 29, 2026
• GENERAL ADMISSION HOURS: 12 NOON - 6PM
  

VIP Admission $40 ( limited quantity)

• Includes festival entry and 12 tasting tickets; commemorative glasses.
• Early entry: step into Corkless Galena one hour before general admission gates open for a more relaxed tasting experience
• A $5 wine coupon, good toward any glass or bottle of wine at the festival.
• Save $5 with early-bird purchase on or before May 29, 2026
• VIP ADMISSION HOURS: 11AM - 6PM

Designated Driver/Non-Drinker $10

This is a NO ALCOHOL ticket. Includes 2 complimentary bottles of water. We appreciate our DDs!

Child Admission (ages 5-17) $5

This is a NO ALCOHOL ticket. Includes 1 complimentary bottle of water. Tickets are required for all persons who are age 5 and older.

VIP tickets are only available online in advance and in limited supply—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

General admission tickets will increase $10 if purchased at the gate and are not guaranteed to be available.

Additional details

Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase at the event.

You must be 21+ to sample or purchase wine; please bring a valid photo ID for check-in.

Corkless Galena is a rain-or-shine event; please dress for the weather and feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to get comfortable.

Please enjoy Corkless Galena responsibly. Know your limits, pace your tastings, and never drink and drive.

Ticket refunds and impact

TICKET REFUNDS: Tickets are non-refundable. This event is organized by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, an agricultural non-profit organization, and supports marketing efforts for the Illinois Wine industry.

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