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Cleveland County Arts Council Chalk Fest, Saturday, Sept. 12 Let your inner artist escape on the sidewalks in uptown Shelby as the Cleveland County Arts Council presents “Chalk Fest,” a fun, family-friendly, sidewalk chalk competition on the Court Square, located in Shelby around the Earl Scruggs Center square, Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. This is an all-ages event. Children through adults, groups, and individuals are invited to sign up for an individual square on which to create artwork during the Chalk Fest event. Judging will begin at noon with the winners announced when judging is completed. Prizes are $150 for “Best in the Group” category (two or more people), $150 for “Best in Adult” (age 18+), and $50 cash prize for “Best in Youth” category (17 and under). There will also be plenty of “free space” for those who wish to participate without competing. The
Chalk it up to family fun on Saturday, September 12 at the Cleveland County Arts Council Chalk Fest 2026. (Photo provided)
public is invited to watch the artists as the sidewalk masterpieces are created or to enjoy them later in the day. Pre-registration is suggested to ensure your space; registration the day of the event will take place at 8:30 a.m. on the Lafayette Street side of the Earl Scruggs Center. The registration fee is $8 for youth individuals, $10 for adult individuals, and $20
for groups, and includes chalk to get you started. Chalk Fest is brought to you by the Cleveland County Arts Council and is sponsored by Cleveland Animal Hospital. Additional chalk can be purchased during the event. In the event of potential inclement weather, an announcement will be made by Friday, September 11th, on the Arts Council’s Facebook page at https://
www.facebook.com/ClevelandCountyArtsCouncil and the Art Council’s website at https://ccartscouncil.org. For more information about the Chalk Fest and to register, you have multiple options: Fill out the online registration form, found on the Cleveland County Arts Council website at https://ccartscouncil.org/products/chalk-
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