Centennial Chalk Art Festival Returns Saturday, Sept. 13
Published on August 18, 2025
Get ready for a burst of color and creativity! The Centennial Chalk Art Festival returns on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Streets at SouthGlenn. Watch in awe as nearly 100 talented artists transform the pavement into stunning chalk art masterpieces—right beneath your feet!
As you stroll through the festival, browse local merchants and vendor booths, let the kids enjoy a kids chalk zone and rock painting with the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation, and groove to live music at our outdoor concert. New this year, don’t miss the Children's Entrepreneur Market featuring over 40 booths from youth ages 5 - 17 selling their unique creations.
You’ll also have the chance to vote for your favorite chalk art creations in three exciting categories: Kids Choice, People’s Choice, and Artists Choice. Be sure to cast your vote by 3 p.m. and stick around to see the winners revealed at 3:30 p.m. on the Commons Park stage.
This year’s Chalk Art Festival has something for everyone:
- 10 – Noon Free Pancake Breakfast: Celebrate the kick-off of Centennial’s 25-year anniversary with free pancakes. Afterall, it’s how it all started in 2000.
- 10 – 11:30 a.m. Something Vinyl DJ: Groove to a vinyl-only set from one of Denver’s premier DJs, spinning an eclectic mix of oldies, rock, funk, disco, 80's Pop and everything in between!
- 12 – 1:30 p.m. The Lunchables: A cover band of educators who love playing good music, having a great time and getting you dancing. Teachers who rock!
- 2 – 3:30 p.m. Be Kind Rewind: Enjoy all genres of music with this band who delivers a fun and high-energy live music experience.
- 3 p.m. Voting Deadline: Cast your votes for Kids Choice, People’s Choice and Artists Choice.
- 3:30 p.m. Chalk Art Winners Announced: Join us at the Commons Park stage to celebrate the top chalk artists of the day.
This free, family-friendly event welcomes all ages, so gather your friends and family and join us for a day of inspiration, creativity, and community at The Streets at SouthGlenn (6851 S. Vine Street).
This community event is made possible by our title sponsor Commerce Bank as well as Jacobs.
On September 12, the City celebrates 25 years since 77% of voters approved the formation of the City of Centennial. What started out as five residents enjoying a pancake breakfast in the summer of 1998 has grown into a connected community of more than 100,000 residents and the #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report in its newly released 2025-2026 rankings. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited for what’s ahead.