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!
Sunday
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10AM - 4PM 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 “Change Sings”
All Day: Open Chalk Zone!
Help us Chalk the town in the free chalk zone!
9AM Chalk the Block 5K Walk/Run
Take a walk or run to start your day at the festival and end the race by striding past the artwork right on Main Street!
10AM - 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.
10AM-2PM: Book Sale at Mary S. Biesecker Library
Find an amazing read at the Mary S. Biesecker Public Library books sale!
Address: 230 S. Rosina Ave.
10AM-2PM Spotza served by Somerset County Maple Queen, Gracie Paulman
Trinity Park: 125 W Main St.
11AM - 3PM : Barbera Law STEM Rocks Camp
11AM - 3PM : Face Painting by Ansell Mountain Art
Address: 152 W Main St.
11AM - 3PM Artist & Artisan Demonstrations
Plein Air Art by Chuck Percherke, Illustration, Writing, & Painting by Linda Coddington, Woodworking by Paul Sipa
2024 Music Line-up
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Sunday
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Layla Weaver
11:30-12:15
Trinity Park
Coltt Winter Lepley
12:30-1:30
Trinity Park | 125 W Main St.
Somerset Community Band
1:30-2:30
On the Diamond
Bam N’ Shaun
2:30-3:45
Trinity Park | 125 W Main St.
Food Trucks, Pop Up Shops, Eats Around Town
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Food Trucks/Pop Ups
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!
