Shenandoah Riding Center
Open Daily
Trail rides and more ALL IN THE GALENA TERRITORY. Only three miles from Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa and 10 miles from Galena, Illinois. The Shenandoah Riding Center is a first-rate equine facility with a top caliber staff. Our location in The Galena Territory makes it unrivaled for scenic trails and tranquil beauty. From seasoned equestrians to beginning horse enthusiasts of all ages, we have something to offer for everyone!Ask about our team-building sessions, unique ride experiences and specials. Proposal Rides Couples Rides, Lunch Rides and much more.
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Kentucky Derby Party
May 6 From 4-7 p.m.
It's a DERBY Party. Watch the race with us. Plenty of Mint Juleps to enjoy.• Cash Bar
• Don’t Forget Your Derby Hat
• Our Own Parade of Horses
• Many Games and Prizes
Must be at least 16 years old to participate.
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Star Gazing
Public Observation at the Owners' Club
May 20, June 17, and July 22 at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 19 at 8 p.m., Sept. 23 at 7 p.m., and Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your telescope or share one of ours. Meet in the parking lot of the Owners' Club. Share your knowledge or start your star-gazing adventure. Check out the stars and night objects with a telescope. A clear sky with no prominent moon, once properly dark-adapted, is a beautiful thing. Depending on the time of year, a subtle band of smoky light constitutes the outline of our galaxy, and away from bright town and city lights is a showy splendor with bright spots, voids, and intricate rivers of light. People of all ages are invited to attend.
Sponsored by The Galena Territory Association and The Galena Astronomical Society.
Bring your telescope or share one of ours. Meet in the parking lot of the Owners' Club. Share your knowledge or start your star-gazing adventure. Check out the stars and night objects with a telescope. A clear sky with no prominent moon, once properly dark-adapted, is a beautiful thing. Depending on the time of year, a subtle band of smoky light constitutes the outline of our galaxy, and away from bright town and city lights is a showy splendor with bright spots, voids, and intricate rivers of light. People of all ages are invited to attend.
Sponsored by The Galena Territory Association and The Galena Astronomical Society.
Farmers Market
EVERY SUNDAY, May 28 through Oct. 8, 8 a.m. until noon
Fresh produce, flowers, plants, and much more. Sundays, 8 a.m. until noon in the Owners' Club Parking Lot. Find fresh produce and much more.Join additional arts & crafts vendors on Oct. 1 for the annual Outside Holiday Market in the parking lot during Farmers Market to get you into the gift-giving spirit. And don't miss the Holiday Market inside the Owners' Club to kick-off the holiday season Dec. 2.
The Territory Farmers Market is 8 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of The Galena Territory Association (GTA) Owners' Club, 2000 Territory Drive in The Galena Territory, Galena, Illinois 61036. The Territory Farmers Market is an event sponsored by the Greenspace Advisory Group of The Galena Territory Association, Inc. This volunteer group helps oversee the preservation and maintenance of the GTA's 1,900 acres of common grounds, trails, and natural areas located in The Galena Territory.
Belden School Open Houses
First and Third Saturdays from June until October
Visit Belden School, 52 Heatherdowns Lane in The Galena Territory, on first and third Saturdays June through October from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteer docents provide FREE tours. Contact Belden School Preservation Chair Shelley Halter at 815-790-3912 to schedule a private visit or group tour.Belden School was built in 1859. The school was named after Thomas Belden, an early settler and a school trustee. The stone structure is located on a thickly wooded hillside flanked by a steep gully on the downhill side. There was no electricity, no running water, and no bathrooms until 1880 when two outhouses were built at a cost of $17 each.
One teacher instructed all the students. All grades were taught at the same time. Often the teacher was not much older than the students. The last classes were held in 1943 when consolidation of small districts occurred. Find out more about the Little School That Taught Big Lessons
Woodland Fairy Garden Walk
June 17
The Woodland Fairy Garden Walk features handcrafted Fairy Garden Houses created from the surrounding woodland materials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the trails of Belden School, 52 Heatherdowns Lane in The Galena Territory.Don’t miss the special tent for children to create their own fairy wand. Participants will have to walk moderately uneven and mulch-covered trails. Please wear appropriate shoes. Suggested donation $5 per person (children 10 years and younger FREE).
Belden School Preservation Committee will host an open house at Belden School during the walk. Volunteer docents will greet visitors with stories of the one-room schoolhouse.
Shenandoah Pro Rodeo
FREEDOM REINS PRO RODEO June 30 & July 1, 2023
The Shenandoah Riding Center goes out west for two nights featuring bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bull riding, and women’s barrel racing … all of the fan favorites.Family Fair and petting zoo each day. Friday is Family Fun Night. Saturday night see John King in concert and each evening ends with a spectacular fireworks show!! Don’t miss it!
Buy tickets at FreedomReinsProRodeo.com NOW!
Farm Fun Day
July 8, 10 a.m. to noon
Shenandoah Riding Center and Jo Daviess Farm Bureau host Farm Fun Day every to introduce kids of all ages to farm life. See the horses. Milk a cow. Make ice cream & butter. Enjoy the petting zoo and more...Firemen's Pork Chop Dinner
October 7, 2023
The Galena Territory Fire Department hosts their annual Firemen's Pork Chop Dinner in the Owners' Club Social Hall from 5-8 p.m. $15 for Adults, $6 for Children, Take Out Available.Dinner tickets and raffle tickets are available at the door!
Some of the proceeds from the event benefit the Richard Peterson EMT Endowment Fund which provides financial assistance to help cover the costs of training local Emergency Medical Services personnel.
Holiday Farmers Market
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023, 8 A.M. UNTIL NOON
Join additional arts & crafts vendors on Oct. 1 for the annual Outside Holiday Market in the parking lot during Farmers Market to get you into the gift-giving spirit.
The Territory Farmers Market is 8 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of The Galena Territory Association (GTA) Owners' Club, 2000 Territory Drive in The Galena Territory, Galena, Illinois 61036. The Territory Farmers Market is an event sponsored by the Greenspace Advisory Group of The Galena Territory Association, Inc. This volunteer group helps oversee the preservation and maintenance of the GTA's 1,900 acres of common grounds, trails, and natural areas located in The Galena Territory.
Veteran Giveaway
NOVEMBER 11 - ENTER THE VETERAN'S TRAIL RIDE GIVEAWAY
Nominate a VETERAN to win a complimentary trail ride: Four vets will be chosen for a complimentary trail ride. Each veteran and their guest can choose a date to take a relaxing Trail Ride to show our appreciation for their service. Email the name of your nominee, a brief biography and why they would enjoy a trail ride to [email protected] All nominations must be received by Nov. 5, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.Holiday Market
December 2, 2023
Join us 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Social Hall at the Owners’ Club to welcome the holiday season.
Decorations, gift items, art, baked goods, and much more.
The Territory Holiday Market is an event sponsored by the Greenspace Advisory Group of The Galena Territory Association, Inc. This volunteer group helps oversee the preservation and maintenance of the GTA's 1,900 acres of common grounds, trails, and natural areas located in The Galena Territory.
Country Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023
Celebrate Christmas at the indoor arena on Dec.17, 10 a.m.-noon. Join in the fun! $5 per child (Adults FREE)•Gifts from Santa (children under 12, while supplies last)
•Create a Christmas craft
•Wagon Rides
•No reservations required
