The 44th annual Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival begins a day early 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in Grove City’s historic Town Center, at 3359 Park St. Parking and admission are free.

Hosted by the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, juried exhibitors display and sell fine art, photography, jewelry, crafts, fabric art, glasswork, pottery and wood creations.

Artists enter their work in the annual art shows including the Grove City Easel Award, Fine Arts, Crafts, Photography, Quilt and Kids Art. Visit the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce website for details.

Entertainment features the Voice of Grove City, a festival contest featuring talented vocalists.

The Arts in the Alley Parade returns at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 stepping off at the corner of Southwest Boulevard and Broadway heading south on Broadway, east on Columbus Street to Dudley Avenue and then dispersing at Park Street Intermediate School.

All weekend events and activities take place rain or shine.

For more information about the Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival, visit the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce website or call 614-875-9762.