Aurora Alley Art Festival to hold 16th and final event

The Alley Art Festival will hold its 16th and final event on Saturday, Aug. 29, in downtown Aurora. The free festival will feature approximately 100 local artists showcasing handmade goods, including jewelry and pottery.

Scheduled from noon to 5 p.m., the event will take place on the Water Street Mall and Downer Place. The festival includes live music, food vendors, and performances such as belly dancing and aerial arts. Director Marissa Amoni noted that while the festival is ending, the community of artists it has built will continue.