Downtown Alive!
The Downtown Alive! Festival Series is bigger than ever before in 2009! The events take place June through August on select Fridays from 6:00 pm — 10:00 pm and on specific Saturdays from 2:00 pm — 10:00 pm Best of all no tickets are required, the concerts and activities are FREE!
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PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting requests to entertain at Downtown Alive! or Blues on the Fox 2009.
Dates
- June 19 & 20, 2009 - Blues on the Fox
- July 10 & 11, 2009 - Summer Jam
- July 31 & August 1, 2009 - Rock on the Fox
- August 14 & 15, 2009 - Fan Favorites
Festival Hours
Fridays, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturdays, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
In historic downtown Aurora, Illinois on Galena Boulevard between River and Broadway.
Information
www.downtownaliveaurora.com or info@downtownaliveaurora.com
Admission
The Downtown Alive! Festival Series is a FREE event with no tickets required. No coolers, pets, outside food and beverages or professional recording devices are allowed onto festival grounds.
Age
You must be over the age of 18 with a state issued photo ID. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21. No unaccompanied minors are permitted on festival grounds.
Seating
We encourage you to bring lawn or bag chairs. Very limited seating will be available on a first come basis.
Parking
Free parking at all City of Aurora municipal lots, curbside meters and the Stolp Avenue Parking Deck. Check out the Parking Map for exact locations at www.downtownaliveaurora.com. The Metra Station is within walking distance to Downtown Alive! We encourage you to go green and take advantage of mass transit.
Activities
KidZone
The KidZone free interactive activity area will be Saturday, July 11 and August 15, 2009 from 2 pm until 6 pm.
Cruise Night
Downtown Aurora will be “Alive!” with the region’s coolest antique, muscle, limited edition and one-of-a-kind custom cars and motorcycles. On select Fridays June 19, July 10, 31 and August 14, 2009.
A Taste of Aurora
Featuring Aurora area restaurants: prime rib sandwiches, italian beef, walleye, fruit smoothies, barbeque ribs, tacos, gourmet pizza, pulled pork, homemade brats, sweet corn, grilled shrimp, gourmet popcorn, ice cream treats and much more!
Schedule of Events
| Date | Band |
|---|---|
| June 19 & 20 | Blues on the Fox — The Blues on the Fox Festival offers the best in national and international Blues entertainment. It has grown to become one of Illinois’ most popular blues festivals, attracting fans from all over the world. 2009 headliners include Los Lobos plus Davey Knowles and Back Door Slam. |
| July 10 & 11 | Summer Jam — Summer may have just started but those lazy, hazy, crazy days just got even hotter as the streets of Aurora heat up for Summer Jam! This new alternative rock weekend features national and regional talent that is sizzling hot! 2009 headliners include Eve 6 and Sister Hazel. |
| July 31 & August 1 | Rock The Fox — The Rock on the Fox Festival showcases an award-winning line-up of national musicians. These classics of rock-n-roll will take you places you never thought possible. It one of Illinois’ most popular classic rock festivals, attracting fans from across the globe. 2009 headliners include Billy Squier and Foghat. |
| August 14 & 15 | Fan Favorites — Top national acts plus regional and local favorites will have you groovin’ and moovin’ to the music at this fun filled end of summer celebration. We put the last ten years of “gotta haves” together for a weekend to remember. 2009 headliners include HiInfidelity and American English. |