The 15th annual Auburn CityFest is right around the corner. Auburn’s largest outdoor festival is April 25 at Keisel Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is free, will take place rain or shine.

CityFest is known for several things, especially its line-up of live music from local and regional acts. This year’s theme is Blues BBQ, and CityFest’s lead musical act is Alabama Blues Project.

The band from Northport, Ala., comprised of three women, Carroline Shines, Debbie Bond, and Rachel Edwards, is sure to bring the crowd to its feet. Also performing is East Alabama’s own Soul Coalition, also known as Soulco, and regular-performer Big Swamp Blues Band.

CityFest will have a number of vendors again this year, ranging from fine art to food to arts and crafts.

For the children, CityFest will have Children Imagination Station. Featured at CIS is the Hogway Speedway where pigs will race, along with an educational circus, pony rides, inflatables and more.

There will also be a juried art show and preview reception taking place inside the historic Nunn-Winston House.

For any questions, CityFest headquarters is located at 425 Perry Street in Auburn. The office’s telephone number is (334) 501-2936.