Corkless Galena 2025

Illinois Wine is excited to be the presenting organization for Corkless Galena, a one-day wine festival featuring six amazing wineries this year. Enjoy live music, delicious food items, and of course, exceptional wines from across the state. This is a new event for #IllinoisWine, and we are excited to workj with the Northern Illinois WIne Growers to contunue this annual event.

Also happening in Galena this weekend: The Great Galena Balloon Race.

This is a rain or shine event.

Unlock the Best Value—Online Advance Purchase Only!

Elevate your Corkless Galena experience with our exclusive Wine Taster General Admission Tasting Ticket, available only through advance online purchase. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• A commemorative festival wine glass to keep
• 8 tasting tickets to begin your wine sampling journey
• A $5 event voucher—good toward any glass or bottle of wine at the festival, available only with advance online ticket purchase

Why Buy in Advance?

• The $5 event voucher is a special bonus for advance online ticket holders—this offer is not available for tickets purchased at the gate.
• Save money: Advance tickets are just $25. Day-of tickets increase to $30 and do not include the $5 voucher.
• Secure your spot and skip the price hike—quantities are limited, and this exclusive offer is only available before the event.

Additional Perks

• Additional tasting tickets can be purchased at the event.
• Must be 21+ to attend. Please bring a valid photo ID for check-in.

Don’t miss out—advance tickets are the only way to get the $5 event voucher and the best price. Buy now and sip, savor, and save at Corkless Galena!

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.