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The annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival hosted by Jasper Arts will return to the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center at 100 3rd Avenue in Jasper, Indiana, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The festival will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and promises a day filled with creativity and entertainment for attendees of all ages.

Jasper Arts is currently seeking food trucks and food vendors to join the event. Vendors play a key role in creating a fun and enjoyable experience for festival visitors. Outdoor booth spaces are available for a $25 fee, and tents must comply with State Fire Marshal codes. All food vendors must maintain current City of Jasper registrations and licenses. Interested vendors can apply online at www.jasperarts.org/chalkwalk or call Jasper Arts at 812-482-3070 for more information.

In addition to vibrant chalk art on the sidewalks surrounding the cultural center, the 2026 festival will feature custom balloon art, arts and craft activities, and inflatables, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere throughout the day.

Artists and participants can also register online at www.jasperarts.org/chalkwalk for $12 per person. Those who register by April 27 will receive an official Chalk Walk t-shirt free of charge. Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event for $8, while supplies last.

For more details on Chalk Walk Arts Festival and vendor registration, visit www.jasperarts.org/chalkwalk.