Alley Art Festival in Aurora, Ill. is the last Saturday in August from noon to 5 p.m. on Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. Rain or Shine!
Alley Art Festival is a local, grassroots outdoors art festival at Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora on the last Saturday of August. It’s a day of fun, music, and art – with 70+ local artists selling their art and handmade goods!

***APPLY for a space in 2019 from 3/15 to 7/15 ***
We are looking for local artists and thing makers. If you live or work in the Aurora region and create original work, then apply within. Volunteers are also welcome to email us and jump on board.
Artists: The festival is open to local artists only. Send inquiries to marissa@auroradowntown.org between March 15 and July 15. **No artists will be accepted past July 15. No exceptions. Set your alarm.** Only artists accepted to the artist list will be allowed to setup at the festival.
Include the following information plus 3 to 5 jpeg images of your art (no zip files or links):
Name:
City:
Phone:
Website/Facebook/Etsy:
One sentence bio:
Words about/description of art:
*Artists booths should only sell handmade items, no resale or vintage items. All artists are responsible for their area. No offensive art allowed. You can bring a table, tent or whatever, and setup remains first come, first served. Plan on a 10 x 10 area. If you want to sell your art, then we ask that you come with it priced. The booth fee is equal to 10% of total sales at the festival. You MUST check IN and OUT at the info booth.*