Driftless Gravel Festival
This multi-day weekend festival transforms the rolling driftless region around Galena into gravel paradise. Based at Chestnut Mountain Resort, the festival includes The Lead Ore race plus Friday shakeout rides and even a kids race, all exploring Illinois' unique glacier-missed terrain.
- Weekend festival format with multiple ride opportunities
- Driftless region gravel roads and terrain
- Resort-based location in Galena area
- Associated with ultra-distance Driftless Dagger race
- Family-friendly with kids race included