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Community Event: ALL are invited to the Annual Thanksgiving Hunger Dinner! Galva First United Methodist Dinner is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Hunger Dinner on Sunday, November 23rd from 4-6:30pm. Dine In, Carry Out or Delivery!! "Traditional Thanksgiving Meal" Turkey Dressing Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans Roll and Butter Cranberry Sauce Dessert Drink (Dine-In Only) […]

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for Julmarknad (Christmas Market) Visit shops and museums decorated for a Swedish Christmas. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Experience unique holiday Swedish foods, music, gifts and much more. For more details, email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309 927-3899. Sponsored By: Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Illinois Art Council, […]

Nyckelharpa Concerts with Lisa Horngren, November 28-30, 2025 in Bishop Hill, Illinois. Tennessee-based performer Lisa Horngren will be performing three concerts of traditional Swedish music on her nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) at the Steeple Building Museum during the first weekend of Julmarknad (Christmas Market). These FREE concerts will start at 1 p.m. each day on November 28, 29, […]

Please join us on Saturday, November 29th for Galva's Ol' Fashioned Christmas traditions. We have businesses around the square hosting open houses and several local organizations will be participating in bringing people of all ages together to build memories that will last a lifetime. Ol' Fashioned Christmas is a truly unique experience. It kicks off […]

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for Julmarknad (Christmas Market) Visit shops and museums decorated for a Swedish Christmas. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Experience unique holiday Swedish foods, music, gifts and much more. For more details, email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309 927-3899. Sponsored By: Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Illinois Art Council, […]

Swedish Vocal Folk Music Workshop in Bishop Hill! Renowned Swedish vocal ensemble, Kongero, will teach a variety of Swedish folk songs and tunes in 2- to 4-part harmony – all by ear, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Dairy Building in historic Bishop Hill, IL on Saturday December 6, 2025. Kongero works and experiments […]

World-Renowned Swedish Vocal Quartet Kongero to Perform at Bishop Hill Creative Commons BISHOP HILL, Illinois—Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed Swedish vocal ensemble Kongero for a rare Midwest performance on Saturday, December 6. The evening begins with an optional community potluck at 6:00 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. This […]

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for LUCIA NIGHTS (Festival of Lights) Experience a unique Swedish holiday. Luminaries line the sidewalks and candles are in every window, as free live music is performed at several locations. As you visit the shops and museums, Lucia girls will serve you drinks and sweets. All Bishop […]

Galva American Legion hosts Veterans Breakfast at the Galva Legion, 45 Wallace St, Galva, IL Buffet breakfast, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, sausage, bacon, coffee and orange juice. Doors open at 7:30, meal served at 8am. Cost is $8.00. Open to all local veterans, come and enjoy some great food and conversation.

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for LUCIA NIGHTS (Festival of Lights) Experience a unique Swedish holiday. Luminaries line the sidewalks and candles are in every window, as free live music is performed at several locations. As you visit the shops and museums, Lucia girls will serve you drinks and sweets. All Bishop […]