Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk
September 18, 2027 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk
Date: September 18
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Artist registration to open mid-July 2027.
Join us for our annual Downtown Sycamore Chalk Walk, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community! Artists ages 10 and up are invited to register through Eventbrite, securing their spot with a sidewalk square surrounding the DeKalb County Courthouse and chalk to create their masterpieces.
Event Highlights:
- Art Competition: Artists check in at 8:30 a.m. and begin to transform the sidewalk into colorful canvases. Winners will be announced shortly after 2:30PM, with top creators (voted by attendees) winning cash from our over $1,000 cash prize pool.
- Viewer Participation: Stroll through the artwork and vote for your favorite artist using colorful tokens.
- Children’s section: Children 11 and under are able to participate for free in the KIDS ZONE! We will also be offering FREE Face-painting for all!Â
Bring your family and friends for a day filled with artistic expression, delicious treats, and community fun. Don’t miss this exciting tradition in downtown Sycamore!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT GUIDELINES & RULES!
Day of artist registration will be available at the Discover Sycamore Tent on the Courthouse Lawn from 8:30am-10am for $45.
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