Chalkfest

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! 

Join us as an artist! 
Registration Opens May 12

Pre-Registration 

• $20 | Square Only
• $35 | Square + Chalk (48 piece Blick Artist Soft Pastels)
• Artists must be at least 12 years old to participate. Younger artists can join us in our free Family Area.

Register Here starting May 12

Event Day Registration 

• $30 | Square Only
• $45 | Square and Chalk (48 piece Blick Artist Soft Pastels)
• Artists must be at least 12 years old to participate. Younger artists can join us in our free Family Area.

What's Included

• One Chalkfest branded cooling towel
• One sponge for blending
• One set of latex gloves (small, medium, large and XL available)
• Artist Pin

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. 

Family Fun & Live Music

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!

Email us to learn more