# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arté Chalk Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready to color the streets at the annual Via Arté Chalk Festival! Italian street painting comes alive in Bakersfield at The Marketplace!About this EventJoin the Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arté Chalk Festival!Bakersfield Museum of Art’s annual Via Arté Chalk Festival has become a Bakersfield tradition, bringing together the community and the visual arts since 1999. Using the asphalt as canvas, spectators watch each year as artists unlock their imaginations and turn the parking lot of The Marketplace into a gallery of amazing chalk masterpieces.This family-friendly event allows visitors to create their own masterpiece! Hundreds of children (and adults) participate each year in our area, showcasing their talents and trying their hand at the ancient art of street painting.Bakersfield Museum of Art’s 28th annual Via Arté Chalk Festival has become a beloved local tradition; thousands of visitors flock to watch as hundreds of artists transform the pavement of The Marketplace into stunning works of art. Funds raised from this event enable Bakersfield Museum of Art to continue its mission of ensuring that the visual arts, and access to them, remain a success in our community.The festival draws on the tradition of 13th-century Italian street painting, a way to create art for the masses that often brings masterworks to the streets.Saturday, October 17🕑: 08:00 AMArtists Begin Working🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMSaturday Studio @ Via Arté🕑: 10:30 AMLive Performances BeginSunday, October 18🕑: 09:00 AMArtists Continue Working🕑: 10:30 AMLive Performances Begin🕑: 04:00 PMFestival Awards Announced - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bakersfield/bakersfield-museum-of-arts-via-arté-chalk-festival/100001994903897258 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 11 hours - Location: The Marketplace - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bakersfield - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Marketplace - **lat**: 35.3413619 - **long**: -119.103517 - **full address**: The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arté Chalk Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fdf19cf095ed3ed15bf84ca26d1cc57857e444bf8f606c451b472ce03b945271-rimg-w1200-h675-dc128b7c-gmir.jpg?v=1784832487 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arte Chalk Festival being held? - **A:** Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arte Chalk Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arte Chalk Festival? - **A:** Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arte Chalk Festival is organized by Bakersfield Museum of Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bakersfield Museum of Art's Via Arte Chalk Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bakersfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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