June 3 - 5, 2011

It's Real East Texas Fun and Excitement and an excellent choice to kick off Summer in style.

NEW IN 2010

Texas Parks & Wildlife
Life's Better Outside® Experience
will be at AlleyFest
Saturday and Sunday

 

Alley Art features the best artisans and crafters that can be found. Each year produces new surprises with artists that produce quality work. In 2009 over 100 vendors were present.

Music Fest on Friday and Saturday night entertain crowds with 3 acts each night. Acclaimed groups headline each night with music of all kinds. Friday night "Little Texas" headlines, Saturday night "Blue Oyster Cult" headlines.

Kids Fest on Saturday and Sunday is packed with activities, performances and exhibits, many educational and all fun.

Alley Run on Saturday is a 1 mile, 5k and 10k course. A long time popular and challenging run averaging over 450 runners!

Food Fest features the best of Longview's restaurants and commercial food vendors.

News Release

Street Closures for AlleyFest
 
(Longview, TX)  The City of Longview announces temporary street closures in the downtown area during the annual AlleyFest event, which will be held June 4 - 6 in downtown Longview.
 
Streets closed from 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 2 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6:
• Fredonia Street from Cotton Street to Tyler Street
 
Streets closed from 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6:
• Tyler Street from Center Street to Fredonia Street
• Center Street from Cotton Street to Methvin Street
 
Streets closed from 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 4 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6:
• Methvin Street from Center Street to Fredonia Street
 
AlleyFest is coordinated by One Hundred Acres of Heritage Main Street. Activities include Alley Art, Alley Run, Kids Fest, Music Fest, Food Fest, and the Texas Parks & Wildlife “Life’s Better Outside Experience.” Volunteers are still needed to help with a variety of activities throughout the weekend. For more information about the event, contact 903-237-4000 or visit www.AlleyFest.org.