Chalk Festival

Art, Music, and Creativity on the Streets of Sackville

Sackville Street Chalk Art Festival: August 23rd-24th, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend on Bridge Street!

Join us for the Sackville Street Chalk Art Festival and witness talented chalk artists transform our streets into colourful masterpieces. Alongside the stunning chalk art, we have a fantastic lineup of events and activities for all ages.

Full Schedule

Here’s a bit of what’s in store:

Chalk Art

  • Dates: August 23rd-24th, 2024
  • Location: Bridge Street, Sackville, NB
  • Details: Watch as talented artists create breathtaking chalk art on the pavement. This unique and interactive experience is sure to captivate both all walks of life.

Workshops

  • Crochet Workshop
    • Date: August 23rd, 2024
    • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Location: Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Building, 64 Main St. Sackville, NB
    • Details: Join Megan Allen to learn the basics of crochet in this hands-on workshop. This workshop is the perfect way to unwind and create something beautiful!

  • Watercolour Workshop
    • Date: August 23rd, 2024
    • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Location: Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Building, 64 Main St. Sackville, NB
    • Details: Hosted by Jasmine Violette, this workshop invites you to explore the art of watercolour painting. You will be guided through creating your own watercolour masterpiece.

  • Paintpocalypse
    • Date: August 24th, 2024
    • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Location: Bill Johnstone Memorial Park, 64 Main St. Sackville, NB
    • Details: Enjoy a world of colour at this exciting, paint-filled event. Open to all ages, Paintpocalypse promises 2 hours of fun as you unleash your creativity in an explosion of colours!

  • Paper Making Workshop
    • Date: August 24th, 2024
    • Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
    • Location: Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Building, 64 Main St. Sackville, NB
    • Details: Learn the art of paper making with Kamaya Lindquist. In this workshop, you’ll create your very own handmade paper, perfect for crafting and other creative projects. This is a drop-in event suitable for all ages.

Fun Activities

  • Roller Disco
    • Date: August 24th, 2024
    • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    • Location: 182 Main Street, Sackville, NB
    • Details: Dust off your roller skates and groove to the beats at our Roller Disco, hosted by Coffin Skate Shop and featuring DJ Neal. A $10 skate rental fee applies, and remember to bring a government-issued ID for rentals.

  • 4 KM Colour Slime Run
    • Date: August 24th, 2024
    • Time: 9:00 AM
    • Location: 62 York Street, Sackville, NB
    • Details: Hosted by Mount Allison Shinerama, this event will have you running through clouds of colourful slime!
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Don’t miss out on the fun, creativity, and artistic expression at the Sackville Street Chalk Art Festival!