Uptown Chalk the Block is Western PA’s First and Oldest Street Painting Festival set in quaint Uptown Somerset, PA.
It’s all about live art with 21 professional chalk artists, emerging and youth artist competitions, live music, art demonstrations, free kids activities, food and drinks, a 5k run/walk, and so much more!
Schedule of Events!
Friday
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5PM-9PM Chalk the Block Festival Headquarters
Festival information, swag, registration, free chalk and more can be found at the pink tent on the diamond!
Address: 102 W Main St.
All Day: Story Stroll by Mary S. Biesecker Library: 230 Rosina Ave.
Start your visit to Uptown SoCo at the Mary S. Biesecker Public Library and stroll through the festival reading “Be Wild Little One” By Olivia Hope
Address: Start at 230 S. Rosina Ave. and walking all around town
10AM-6PM: Book Sale at Mary S. Biesecker Library
Start your visit to Uptown SoCo at the Mary S. Biesecker Public Library and find an amazine read!
Address: 230 S. Rosina Ave.
1PM - 4PM: Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club
Check out one of Somerset’s most classic clubs – an entire building full of model trains and miniature replicas of historic rail lines. This is one of the coolest stops in Somerset – a can’t miss! There is a small admission fee to help support the club – free 12 and under, 12 and up $5.
Address: 216 West Main St. Somerset, PA
4PM: Mary S. Biesecker Library Christmas in July Celebration
The Friends of the Mary S. Biesecker Library will be hosting a Christmas in July celebration. Get into the holiday spirit with games, cookies, crafts, food trucks, and a special appearance by Santa, in conjunction with the beginning of this year’s Chalk the Block Festival!
Address: 230 S Rosina Ave. Somerset, PA
6PM: SoCo Summer Parade By Laurel Arts!
The SoCo Summer Parade Steps off at 6PM and Rolls down Main Street! See Dancers, Twirlers, Firetrucks, Floats and all the joys of a classic summer parade.
Address: Watch the parade anywhere on Main St from the Diamond (101 W Main St.) to Franklin Avenue
7-8:30PM: Matt Otis And The Sound Concert On The Diamond
For the first time, experience a concert played right in the street on the Diamond in Uptown Somerset. The musical stylings of Matt Otis and The Sound will have you dancing – and with the streets closed – you can twirl right on the iconic, historic town center!
Address: 101 W Main St. Somerset, PA
2024 Music Line-up
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Friday Night Headliner
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Matt Otis & The Sound
7-8:30 PM
On The Diamond (102 W Main St.)
Food Trucks, Pop Up Shops, Eats Around Town
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Food Trucks/Pop Ups
Fat Squirrel Eatery Pop Up Shop
Out of the Smoke Food Truck
Missy Lala’s Biscotti Food Truck
Stairs in Town Ice Cream Truck
Somerset Area High School Marching Band Shaved Ice
Local Eats
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-- Cascio’s Fruit Market
-- Cross Tracks Restaurant
-- Domino’s Pizza
-- Em’s Subs Restaurant
-- Fraternal Order of Eagles #1801
-- Great Day Juice Company
-- Main Moon Restaurant
-- Pine Grill
-- Rey Azteca
-- Stacie’s Sweets & Eats
-- Stairs in Town Restaurant
-- Summit Diner
-- Turnpike Tavern
Youth Chalk Competiton
Adult Chalk Competition
5k Run/Walk Registration
Questions - Contact us!
