Head to downtown Duluth for a chalk-tastic extravaganza on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2024.
You’ll be dazzled by the work of professional chalk artists who will transform the pavement into mind-bending 3D illusions and stunning masterpieces.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work on a chalk mural with others, stroll the art walk in Parsons Alley, enjoy yummy food and drink, and shop with local vendors.
Festival hours:
Friday, Aug. 9 — 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10 — noon to 9 p.m.
You can also sign up for Chalk Art Workshops and other artsy events.
Sign up here
Admission to the festival is FREE, but bring your wallet for food and drink.
More info here and the schedule of events is just below.
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2024 Chalk Art Festival Schedule
Friday, August 9
5PM: Chalk Art Workshop
6-9PM: Art Walk in Parsons Alley and Food Trucks
Professional Artists will start their work and complete it on Saturday
Entertainment
Main Stage: Gimme Springsteen
Parsons Alley: T. Collie
Saturday, August 10
12-9PM: Food Trucks
12-5PM: Community Art Project in Parsons Alley, Chalk Art Contest
2-5PM: Bubbles Over Georgia
5PM: Contest Winners Announced; Professional Artist works completed
Main Stage Music
10AM-2PM: Dominic DeSantis
2-6PM: JJ Williamson
6-9PM: Joyce Licorish
Parsons Alley Music
10AM-2PM: Aidan Fisher
2-6PM: Atlanta Event Music
6-9PM: Aaron Richard
Downtown Duluth’s open container policy
Duluth has a liberal alcohol policy with an open container policy.
During Fridays-N-Duluth events, you can carry an alcoholic beverage with you, as long as it was purchased from licensed downtown merchant. So swing by a local restaurant and grab a cocktail when you arrive!
