Alley Art Festival 2026
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The Alley Art Festival is reinventing the alleys of Downtown Sioux City on Saturday, September 5 on Labor Day Weekend!
Spend the day exploring 20+ brand-new murals, shopping original artwork, enjoying live music, grabbing great food, and making your own art with hands-on activities for all ages.
This year's festival is your chance to experience Sioux City's ever-growing outdoor art gallery with:
BRAND NEW MURALS
The alley is home to 140+ murals with more than 20 NEW MURALS joining the collection this year!
Murals are created by talented local and regional artists selected through an application process. Their work has transformed an unconventional alleyway into one of Sioux City's most unique public spaces.
All new murals have a chance to receive Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, People’s Choice, and Vangarde Board Award awarding more than $3,000 in prizes!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite mural at the festival to help decide the People's Choice Award!
ART VENDORS
Shop original artwork from talented regional artists and makers along 5th Street and add a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection!
BE AN ART VENDOR! Send in your application and $50 vendor fee by August 9.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/3TsRbZWsS7VVc7rs7
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The fun keeps going! Enjoy a variety of FREE creative activities throughout the day, including sidewalk chalk murals, a community mural everyone can help paint, interactive art activities, and more!
Projects TBA!
LIVE MUSIC
BlackCat Zydeco is taking the stage as this year's headliner! More live music and buskers will be popping up throughout the day as you wander the festival.
More acts TBA!
FOOD & DRINKS
Come hungry! Food Trucks on site include: Diamond Thai, Robles Taqueria, Mama Moon Rayes, and La Palapa
Beer, wine, water, and soda will also be available for purchase.
WHERE / WHEN / TICKETS
📆 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ 11:00am - 11:00pm
📍 Alleys between Pierce & Nebraska Streets and 4th & 6th Streets in downtown Sioux City
🎟️ Admission is only $5 per person at the gate AND children 12 & under get in FREE!
Learn more at www.vangardearts.com/alleyart or send us a message with questions.
SPONSOR THE FESTIVAL
The Alley Art Festival is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Your contribution helps keep the festival affordable and accessible, while providing a creative outlet for artists and inspiring creativity throughout our community.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at:
https://www.vangardearts.com/alleyart
VOLUNTEER
It takes a lot of hands and some seriously awesome people to bring the Alley Art Festival to life! We’d love your help with setup, activities, mural support, and more- contact us to get involved!
Spend the day exploring 20+ brand-new murals, shopping original artwork, enjoying live music, grabbing great food, and making your own art with hands-on activities for all ages.
This year's festival is your chance to experience Sioux City's ever-growing outdoor art gallery with:
BRAND NEW MURALS
The alley is home to 140+ murals with more than 20 NEW MURALS joining the collection this year!
Murals are created by talented local and regional artists selected through an application process. Their work has transformed an unconventional alleyway into one of Sioux City's most unique public spaces.
All new murals have a chance to receive Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, People’s Choice, and Vangarde Board Award awarding more than $3,000 in prizes!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite mural at the festival to help decide the People's Choice Award!
ART VENDORS
Shop original artwork from talented regional artists and makers along 5th Street and add a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection!
BE AN ART VENDOR! Send in your application and $50 vendor fee by August 9.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/3TsRbZWsS7VVc7rs7
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The fun keeps going! Enjoy a variety of FREE creative activities throughout the day, including sidewalk chalk murals, a community mural everyone can help paint, interactive art activities, and more!
Projects TBA!
LIVE MUSIC
BlackCat Zydeco is taking the stage as this year's headliner! More live music and buskers will be popping up throughout the day as you wander the festival.
More acts TBA!
FOOD & DRINKS
Come hungry! Food Trucks on site include: Diamond Thai, Robles Taqueria, Mama Moon Rayes, and La Palapa
Beer, wine, water, and soda will also be available for purchase.
WHERE / WHEN / TICKETS
📆 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ 11:00am - 11:00pm
📍 Alleys between Pierce & Nebraska Streets and 4th & 6th Streets in downtown Sioux City
🎟️ Admission is only $5 per person at the gate AND children 12 & under get in FREE!
Learn more at www.vangardearts.com/alleyart or send us a message with questions.
SPONSOR THE FESTIVAL
The Alley Art Festival is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Your contribution helps keep the festival affordable and accessible, while providing a creative outlet for artists and inspiring creativity throughout our community.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at:
https://www.vangardearts.com/alleyart
VOLUNTEER
It takes a lot of hands and some seriously awesome people to bring the Alley Art Festival to life! We’d love your help with setup, activities, mural support, and more- contact us to get involved!
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Where is it happening?
Vangarde Arts, 418 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA 51101, United States
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