# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/alley-art-festival-aurora-2026/200029678675227
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, food-drinks, parties, entertainment, calendar, farmers-markets
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3561

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aurora
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Water Street Mall, Aurora, Il
- **lat**: 41.756554
- **long**: -88.314092
- **full address**: Water Street Mall, Aurora, Il, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/81d2e4ca66af055eecd6ad3891c985efd4d191a965ed6d23046842e875b22508-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc1c2bf-gmir?v=1775925415

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026 takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Water Street Mall, Aurora, Il, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026?
  - **A:** Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026 is organized by Alley Art Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Alley Art Festival AURORA 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aurora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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