Bicentennial Corn Boil
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Galena's Recreation Park
The VFW Corn Boil was the biggest event in Galena every year from 1947-1967, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate Galena's Bicentennial than bringing back this tradition - and making it bigger than ever!
Ads & Articles
Read about the first corn boils
from the Galena Gazette
Photographs
See pictures from the
very first corn boils
LIVE MUSIC
- Lillie Mae Rische
- Boogie Monsters
- Laura McDonald and Pistol Pete
- Kristina Marie Castaneda
and Shawn Healy - Rische Family Band
- Sunshine
- Not Dead Yet
- Lonely Goats
- Ten Gallon Hat
TIME CAPSULE
- What should we include?
- Where should it be located?
- When should it be opened?
FOOD AND DRINKS
- Corn on the Cob (while it lasts!)
- Elks' Fries
- Eagles' Funnel Cakes
- Food Trucks
- Potosi Beer Wagon
- Galena Cellars Wines
FUN AND GAMES
- Corn Shucking Contest!
- Team Games
- Individual Activities
- For Adults and Children
AND MORE!
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