Chalk the Walk Virginia Beach 2026
📍 Virginia Beach Boardwalk | Between 16th–18th Streets
🎨 FREE and open to the public
2026 Theme: “Wonderful World of Color”
Witness the transformation of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk as artists unite for Chalk the Walk, turning the boardwalk into a vibrant canvas of color!
During Chalk the Walk, participants create extraordinary four-by-four-foot chalk drawings along three blocks of the boardwalk. Competitors will unleash their creativity with themed chalk drawings to be assessed by a panel of judges. Evaluation criteria include composition, use of color, adherence to the theme, and overall creativity.
The competition features three divisions:
🎨 Amateur
🎨 Professional
🎨 Youth, ages 12–16
To qualify for the competition, all participants must register by 12:30 PM, and drawings must be completed by 3:30 PM to be eligible for prizes. Registration is free, and participants are responsible for bringing their own chalk.
🏆 Trophies and cash prizes await winners in each division, with the announcement scheduled for 4:45 PM on the boardwalk at 17th Street.
Free on-site registration is available from 10 AM to 12:30 PM, and capacity is limited.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this colorful and creative event along the picturesque Virginia Beach Boardwalk! 🎨
Learn more at: beacheventsvb.com/event/chalk-the-walk-2026
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