Snake Alley Art Fair

Burlington's Favorite Father's Day Tradition

Sunday, June 15, 2025 // 9am-4pm

#SeeYouAtTheAlley

Here's the scoop:

  • Celebrating 58 Years!
  • Hand selected Artists
  • Live Music All Day Long
  • Kids Art Activities from 10a-2p
  • Emerging Artists on Snake Alley
  • Tasty Food
  • Burlington Public Library Storywalk
  • Handicap parking between Court + High St on 6th St.
  • Free parking at North Hill Elementary School.

Snake Alley Art Fair is a daylong celebration of creativity and community, centering on a love for the visual arts. Growing from a start more than 50 years ago as a small gathering of local artists who set up for the day along historic Snake Alley, "The Crookedest Street in the World!"

Now an annual event, SAAF encompasses much to see and buy from Midwest artists. Everything at the Snake Alley Art fair is handmade and original. Meet the artist and learn about what inspires them and how they create their art. Each piece is made with love and care. SAAF offers a one of a kind experience to see and purchase original works of fine art directly from the artists who create them!

This family event also entails art-making activities for children, live music, and the best food vendors.

The Fair is organized by Art Center of Burlington, a local non-profit organization with a mission to use the power of art to awaken the creative nature that is in every person, to connect us socially and to contribute to the vibrancy of Burlington.

Please note: The 2025 deadline for applying to set up as an artist has passed. Applications for 2026 will open mid-January.

2025 SAAF Merch

Annie Guldberg's Original Design

  • Pre-order now through May 15!
  • Cost is $25 each.
  • T-shirts will be ready in early June, and we’ll contact you when they’re available.

Interested in a custom paint-scraped SAAF logo shirt?

  • Join us at the Farmer’s Market on Thursday, May 22 to make your own.
    • Shirts will need to be left to dry and have the logo applied.
    • Pick them up the following week at the market.
  • Cost is $25. We provide everything!

Thank you to our 2025 Premier Sponsor:

Thank you to our 2025 Supporting Sponsors:

Emerging Artists

Discover the next wave of talent as emerging artists of all ages, many showcasing their work for the first time, line the iconic Snake Alley with their incredible creations!

Tasty Treats

Come hungry and enjoy a variety of tasty food from local food vendors!

Live Music

With two stages running all day, our music line-up brings a low-key, fun vibe to the event. Thank you to Keystone Home for sponsoring our music.

2025 Music Line Up

Thank you to Keystone Home for sponsoring the tunes!

SouthEast Stage
Columbia + 6th

10am- Bodhi Utah 

11am- Matt & Emma

12pm- Ruby Orr

1pm- Tom Morgan

2pm- Tim Smith

NorthWest Stage
Court + 7th

10am- John Heasly

11am- Lucy Lu + the Nobodies

12pm- Lojo Russo

1pm- Jefferson Connection

2pm- Jamie Hunerdosse

2024 Fair Information

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Sunday + Monday: Closed
Tues - Thurs: 10am - 6pm
Friday/Saturday: 10am - 4pm

301 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa 52601
319-754-8069

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