Belly Dancing, Magic, Tarot Await At Octo Street Fest In Aurora

AURORA, IL — The streets of downtown Aurora will be filled with belly dancers, tarot card readers, and live music for the city's fall Octo Street Fest on Oct. 13. The festival will feature a bevy of food options and wandering musicians, along with kid-friendly activities.

The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. with tarot readings by Brea while Bruce, a magician, wows the festival goers with his prestidigitation. At 3 p.m., Mantra Belly Dance will perform before Awecoustics takes the stage at 4 p.m. Headliners Saint Astro are set to perform at 5:30 p.m.

Eateries along Aurora's Restaurant Row will be serving up eats throughout Octo Fest and My Funnel will pull its food truck in to offer additional options. Adults can indulge in whiskey shakeups from the Bailey's Irish Rover station or grab a brew at one of the tents set up by Gillerson’s Grubbery and U Samba?.

City officials advise that Pinney Street will be closed to traffic during the fest.

What: Octo Street Fest

When: Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Pinney Street behind Restaurant Row

How much: Free; Free parking is available in Lot W on River Street north of New York Street

Octo Fest will take place rain or shine, officials say. Entertainment will move inside in case of inclement weather.

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