Isah K.
10/18/2016
Chalk the Block is an. annual event in El Paso. Artists come out and paint the streets using their imagination and chalk. This is a creative way to showcase the talents of local artists. The work...
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El Paso, TX 79901
Chalk the Block (CTB) is an annual public arts festival founded in 2008 in El Paso, Texas, originally starting as a one-day sidewalk chalk art competition with just twelve artists. Over the years, it has evolved into a vibrant weekend celebration that attracts over 45,000 visitors and features more than 100 local and touring artists, showcasing the unique artistic talent of the region.
Set in the heart of the Downtown Arts District, the event offers a diverse blend of interactive art installations, live performances, and hands-on activities for all ages. With participation from various arts institutions, CTB creates an immersive environment that fosters community engagement and appreciation for the arts.
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3.55 reviews
Tanya Y.
10/17/2016
Chalk the Block happens once a year in October and every year that I've loved it. I think there is a lot of room for CTB to grow so who knows what it will look like in a few years, but as it...
Rosanna E.
10/9/2021
Totally lame event. Same few vendors that we see over and over again at all the outdoor markets. Ridiculous price gauging my the food trucks. I paid $30 for 3 lousy taco plates. This event was...
Albert K.
10/12/2015
Chalk the Block is one of El Paso's favorite art festivals, so after years of hearing about it, I finally got around to checking it out in 2015, and got to see why folks love it so much. The...
Monica A.
10/13/2018
My favorite festival in town! Every October local artists create sidewalk chalk art that is so amazing you can't believe it. Every year is bigger and better with live music, vendors, food trucks,...
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