Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year from noon to 5 p.m. The festival recently opened up its application process which invites local artists to apply until June 15. 

The popular, grassroots art festival is staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street.

The festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. following the Aurora Farmers Market across the street at Water Street Square, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon that morning. 

The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods, and more. The festival is limited to local artists, which will allow artists within 30 miles in any direction from Aurora, however preference is given to Aurora and its adjacent communities if space is limited. 

Live music, belly dancing, children’s activities, and food vendors will all be part of the afternoon. 

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Time: 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Location: Downtown Aurora, Corner of Benton and River Street Aurora, IL 60502

For more information, visit alleyartaurora.com.