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Saturday August 1, 2026
11:00am - 7:00pm
UW-Eau Claire has several large sidewalks running through it, 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.
7am-10am: Artist check-in and artwork begins,
Staff will provide registration materials and show you to your assigned space.
You may not check-in or begin chalking before 7am. This is to ensure all artists are judged fairly.
11am-7pm: Art is open to the public. Food vendors and activities will be on the campus mall.
11am-4:30pm: Audience Choice voting
2pm-4pm: 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, August 2.
Artist Registration Opens Monday May 11, 2026.
During the registration process, the squares are listed as numbers only. To choose your square, check the sidewalk map and list of square sizes:
View Event Map with Sidewalk Square Numbers »
View a List of Sidewalk Square Sizes [PDF]
Artists must be at least 12 years old to participate. Younger artists can join us in our free Family Area.
Check out photos from past years for inspiration: All Chalkfest Photos »
Visit UW-Eau Claire’s Chalkfest page for more info:
Chalkfest Eau Claire Artist Market Vendor Guidelines & Application »
Chalkfest Eau Claire is seeking artists and artisans to exhibit and sell their original works and handmade goods at the annual Chalkfest Eau Claire.
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