Galesburg , IL
W atch hot air balloons light up for a night glow . Enjoy the best of local food while strolling downtown and listening to live music . Look up to see Stearman planes flying overhead . Find out what it was like to live during the Civil War . Walk amongst hundreds of classic cars lining Main Street and beyond . Explore the bike paths and fishing around a scenic lake . Join the plentiful activities of the city ’ s signature railroad themed event .
These are just some of the things that you might experience when visiting Knox County , Illinois , and more specifically , Galesburg , Illinois . A small city located in West Central Illinois , right in between Peoria and the Quad Cities , the Galesburg area never lacks in activities and events .
Whether you are traveling as a family , looking for a romantic getaway , or just hitting the road solo , you will have more opportunities for fun and relaxation than you might have time to experience .
Knox County is chock-full of special events and festivals celebrating everything from the freshest corn around to area livestock to arts and crafts . Here are just some of the events you can expect in Knox County this summer :
Railroad Days , 41 st Annual : Thursday , June 21-Sunday , June 24 Standish Park Arts and Crafts Market : Saturday , June 23-Sunday , June 24 Knox County Fair : Tuesday , July 10-Saturday , July 14 Taste of Galesburg : Thursday , July 26 Great Balloon Race : Friday , July 27-Sunday , July 29 Oneida Sweet Corn Festival : Saturday , July 28 River 2 River Cruise Night : Friday , August 17 Heritage Days : Friday , August 17-Sunday , August 19 National Stearman Fly-In : Monday , September 3-Sunday , September 9
Knox County is known for beautiful scenery and plenty of options for enjoying the outdoors .
One popular attraction is Lake Storey , a favorite spot for fishing , camping , picnicking , running , and bicycling . At 132.5 acres in size and a shoreline length of 5.8 miles , it is a great spot for catching Channel Catfish , Walleye , Bluegill , Crappie , Largemouth Bass , Muskellunge , and Redear Sunfish . The running and biking trails are paved with unpaved options for the more adventurous
If you ’ re looking for more than what the lake offers , pack your golf clubs . Knox County is home to three public and two private golf courses , with each one different from the others . You can even make the rounds by practicing your swing at all three public courses .
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