West Bend, WI – Don’t miss this year’s Art & Chalk Fest at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Ave.
West Bend, WI. Join MOWA for a vibrant two-day live arts festival Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.
Take in outstanding chalk art, stroll through Food Truck Alley, sip something cold in the beer garden, catch live music, and soak up the sun while enjoying the best of Wisconsin art, both inside and out. This annual event—including museum admission—is free for everyone and offers guaranteed fun for the whole family.
Watch chalk artists in action as they turn pavement into jaw-dropping works of art. Join in the fun and create your own masterpiece with Chalk the Street, a community mural sponsored by Horicon Bank. Plus, enjoy a variety of hands-on art-making activities indoors and out.
From colorful chalk to indoor creativity, there’s plenty to keep little hands—and big imaginations—busy. Join in interactive art experiences from face painting to marbling body art to spin record painting. Then, make your way inside and explore MOWA’s latest exhibitions, all free during the festival.
Wander through the museum grounds to enjoy live art demonstrations—from hand-spun pottery to spontaneous typewriter poetry—shop artist vendors, and catch musical performances from Alyssia Dominguez, Blind Fiction, and The Listening Party, as you stroll among the blooming hydrangeas in the MOWA Gardens.
Grab a bite or a pint (or both!) and relax in the shade of our beer garden. Food Truck Alley serves up a delicious variety of cuisines alongside craft beer, wine, and refreshing non-alcoholic options.
Lend a hand at this year’s Art & Chalk Fest. It takes the extraordinary efforts of volunteers, staff, and community members to make an event like Art & Chalk Fest possible.
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All volunteers will receive a free, limited-edition Chalk Crew t-shirt, unlimited high-fives, and the rewarding feeling of making a difference—consider volunteering today.
Help choose the official Art & Chalk Fest 2026 t-shirt design. Check out the three design options and select your favorite to become the official Art & Chalk Fest 2026 t-shirt.
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Your feedback will help us choose the design that best represents the creativity, community, and spirit of this year’s festival. Voting only takes a moment, and every vote counts.
