Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026
Schedule
Sat Aug 29 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Water Street Mall, Aurora, Il | Aurora, IL
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Sweet 16!!! Mark your calendars for Alley Art Festival on August 29 in downtown Aurora! Immerse yourself in a day filled with art and community as nearly 100 artists showcase their work along Water Street Mall and Downer Place. Don't miss out on this FREE event!*Applications are open from Feb 1 to May 1* Visit alleyartaurora.com to apply!
Things to note:
* Come early and enjoy Aurora Farmers Market until noon in the lot across the street. The festival opens at NOON
* Downer Place will be closed to traffic from Water Street to Stolp Avenue. This is an on-street, outdoor festival.
* All ages and abilities are welcome; pets on leashes also welcome (note: large crowd + amplified music)
* Stop at the INFO BOOTH for event merch, maps, and lots of info about fun activities and places to shop, dine, and visit in downtown Aurora
* Free and plentiful parking available at city surface lots
* Alley Art Festival is celebrating its final year hosting the outdoor event on the last Saturday of August. Come party with us! We're excited that we lasted 16 years!!!
* Food trucks on site (vendors subject to change)
* No smoking or vaping in the festival area
* Visit alleyartaurora.com for artist and music lineup, food trucks, and more as the date approaches
Photos posted by Marissa Amoni, Gary Bahnik, Vizo Arts, and Joe Weber.
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Water Street Mall, Aurora, Il, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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