The 33rd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival (the longest-running chalk art festival in Oregon) is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are excited to bring the Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival to the downtown neighborhood again.

People of all ages and skill levels will register for a square of sidewalk that includes a box of colorful pastel chalk. They will spend the day creating their masterpieces on one of the hundreds of squares that line the downtown corridor.  Valley Art hires various entertainers to perform throughout the day. One of our favorites is Joe Mishkin, the Balloon Man.

The cost to participate is $15 for 24 pieces of chalk, or $19 for a box of 48 pieces. It also includes one reserved sidewalk square. There is a $5 discount per box of color chalk for current Valley Art members. Everyone is welcome to observe the fun. There is no fee to watch the artists or enjoy the music.

To register, please visit the big tent out in front of Valley Art on the day of the event (Sept. 16) from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.  You can also preregister on the Thursday prior to the event (Sept. 14) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. inside Valley Art, 2022 Main St.

Date: September 16, 2023 - 800am to 04:00pm

Location: Valley Art Gallery

2022 Main Street Forest Grove, OR

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