Chalk the Walk - Blooming Fest

Name: Chalk the Walk - Blooming Fest
Start: 2026-05-16T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-16T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago | West Chicago, IL

The City of West Chicago is excited to host its first-ever Chalk the Walk event as part of Blooming Fest, celebrating the festival’s 25th anniversary on Saturday, May 16. This chalk art event is free and open to the public, and there is no fee to participate as an artist. Spots are limited. In addition to the artists’ area, a community corner will be open for the public to engage in a vibrant, flower-themed chalk art experience.
Theme: Flowers, pollinators, and the natural beauty of spring
Awards & Prizes
Best in Show – $500
(Judged by a selected panel)
Best on Theme – $250
(Judged by a selected panel)
People’s Choice Award – $250
(Voted on by event attendees)
Community Corner: Join in on the fun and help chalk a petal onto our large collaborative flower! Hosted by the Cultural Arts Commission.