A little rain couldn’t stop the fun as more than 4,000 people packed Buckham Alley for the 14th annual Alley Fest — a vibrant celebration of Flint’s creative spirit, community pride and one-of-a-kind alley vibes.
Presented by Communities First, Inc. and hosted by Friends of the Alley (FOTA), this year’s festival was bigger and better than ever, with over 65 unique retail and food vendors, an electric lineup of 16 musical acts, and that unmistakable Downtown Flint energy that keeps people coming back, year after year.
Crowds danced and cheered for regional favorites like Cult Therapy and The Camisas, while others browsed handmade goods, sipped brews in the beer tent and grabbed bites from popular food trucks including Mexicrunch and Happy Camper Ice Cream. Umbrellas popped up when the rain rolled in — but spirits stayed high as the party rolled on from 2-10PM without missing a beat.
More than just a festival, Alley Fest shines a spotlight on Flint’s alleyways as vibrant community spaces — and supports the year-round efforts of FOTA, whose work includes everything from keeping Downtown clean and lit with string lights, to installing public art and flower pots that brighten the city’s core.
This year’s crowd proved once again: when you mix music, art, food and a little alley magic, Flint shows up!
