# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chalk the Block 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a weekend full of art, music, and free activities at Chalk the Block!  

The Museums & Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is excited to announce the 19th annual of Chalk the Block, which will take place in the heart of the Downtown Arts District on October 3 & 4, 2026! What started as a one-day event featuring twelve artists has now transformed into a weekend-long celebration of art, color, and community. 

This FREE, family-friendly event includes: 

-A juried chalk art competition, featuring artists of three levels creating sidewalk chalk art masterpieces during the festival 
-Larger-than-life interactive art installations 
-Over 50 artisan vendors selling unique, handcrafted goods 
-Free, hands-on arts and cultural experiences 
-Food trucks and tasty treats 
-Live music on two stages, featuring a mix of local and traveling artists 

We’re proud to showcase the local artistic talent that makes El Paso unique alongside touring and international artists, all for FREE! 

Festival hours are Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10am to 10pm | Quiet Hours 10am to 12pm) and Sunday, October 4, 2026 (10am to 6pm | Quiet Hours 10am to 12pm). Chalk the Block is presented by Raiz Federal Credit Union, who will be joining us and celebrating their 90th anniversary! 

We can’t wait to see you there! 

***Don’t get scammed! All official artist and vendor applications are now CLOSED. Any official festival communications will come from a City of El Paso email address***
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/el-paso/chalk-the-block-2026/200030631424816
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, Music, food-drinks, Entertainment, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: El Paso
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: El Paso Downtown Arts District
- **lat**: 31.758224379313
- **long**: -106.49039749172
- **full address**: El Paso Downtown Arts District, 400 W San Antonio Ave,El Paso, Texas, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Chalk the Block 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/51857bc84c8cfc6a65d46708bb703cff057093f68e2c0206881ef86f34cc3c5b-rimg-w851-h315-dc181808-gmir?v=1788049875

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chalk the Block 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Chalk the Block 2026 takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at El Paso Downtown Arts District, 400 W San Antonio Ave,El Paso, Texas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chalk the Block 2026?
  - **A:** Chalk the Block 2026 is organized by Chalk The Block.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chalk the Block 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in El Paso, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chalk the Block 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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