The Riverfront chalk festival and art contest is back!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Enjoy music, food trucks, and activities while soaking up the last moments of summer at Amazement Square’s Annual Riverfront Chalk Festival & Art Contest! Artists of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities are invited to register for the Chalk Art Contest and compete for coveted prizes.
Event Schedule
9:00 AM – Check-in & Chalk Distribution
10:00 AM – Contestants may begin drawing
1:30 PM – Chalk Down and Judging Begins
Artist Levels
Advanced (suggested ages 18+): $40
Intermediate (suggested ages 13 - 17): $25
Beginner (suggested ages 12 and under): $15
College Teams (current students attending the same school; teams must be between 2-5 people): $50 per team
Each registration for the Chalk Festival includes one reserved 4’ x 4’ square and a set of chalk sticks. The Advanced category receives white, black, red, yellow, blue, violet, and brown. Intermediate and Beginner categories receive red, white, yellow, green, orange, blue, teal, purple, and pink. Outside materials are permitted but must be provided by the artist.
College Teams – please use one team member’s name and contact information as the primary registrant. There is a place to add additional team member names and the school you are with.
