Chalkfest
Save the Date | July 27, 2024
Chalkfest is a day-long firestorm of creativity and positive community energy, culminating in over a quarter mile of sidewalk space displaying amazing chalk artwork! Created by Volume One, this event is hosted on the beautiful UW-Eau Claire campus along the Chippewa River. Chalkfest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer and it's a free urban art festival with tons of family-friendly fun!
2023 Chalkfest Winners
Adult
Jury Prize: Emily Pickhardt (156)
Honorable Mention: Hannah Detlaff (105) & Faith Fehrman (112)
Youth
Jury Prize: Bella Speece (164)
Honorable Mention: Finn Meier-Smith (41)
Group
Jury Prize: Evelyn & Douglas Johns (44)
Honorable Mention: Julia Schanen & Rose Kendrick (45)
Audience Choice
Hailey Abram (154)
Honorable Mention: Emily Pickhardt (156)
More details on winners and all entries can be seen on the Volume One website.
Events Schedule
Saturday, July 27
7am-10am: Artist check-in and artwork begins
11am-7pm: Art is open to the public. Food vendors and activities will be on the campus mall.
11am- 5pm: Audience Choice voting
3pm-5pm: Judging
5:30pm: Live announcement of winners on the campus mall
7pm: Event Conclusion
If there is rain/inclement weather, we will move the entire festival to Sunday, July 28.
Public
Amazing Art
The UW-Eau Claire campus is covered with several large sidewalks where registered artists of all ages from throughout the community will create elaborate, large-scale chalk artwork. Throughout the day, artists will create their work as thousands of visitors watch their drawings come to life. Participants are encouraged to pre-register to reserve a spot.
Fantastic Food & Drinks
We feature some of the best food, snacks and drinks in the Chippewa Valley.
Olson's Ice CreamBig Papa BBQThe Fluff Co.
Beez Neez Cheesecake and Sweets
Guac n' RollMimi CafeBlugold Dining
Family Fun & Live Music presented by S.C. Swiderski & TDS Fiber
Thank you to the sponsors who make Chalkfest an amazing community event!
Become a sponsor
Chalkfest attracts thousands of people from the Chippewa Valley and beyond, and is covered widely in local and regional media. Sponsors are recognized through extensive local advertising, on social media and at the event. Contact us to learn more about joining us as a sponsor!