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

Saturday
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7AM-5PM: 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 “By Wild Little One” by Olivia Hope
Address: Start at 230 S. Rosina Avenue

All Day: Open Chalk Zone!
Help us Chalk the town in the free chalk zone!
Address: 102 W Main St.

7AM - 2PM Youth Chalk Competition
Enter the Free Youth Chalk Art Competition and Chalk Wild Somerset OR come and see the incredible talent in the different youth age groups.
Address: 102 E Main St.

7AM-2PM : Adult Chalk Competition
Adults enter the Adult Chalk Competition and are given spaces all throughout the community. It’s free to enter and we are always wowed by the incredible talent in this group and their gifted skills to all the viewers who enjoy their work.
Address: Artists are a assigned a space in town

9-1PM : SoCo Farmer's Market
Meet producers and makers at the SoCo Farmer’s Market! The market features local farmers and fresh goods as well as artisan wares. Score honey, locally-made (and grown) garlic seasonings, local eggs, Somerset County wine, and more.
Address: 243 W Main St.

10AM - 2PM : 1st Summit Bank Kids Zone
The Free Uptown Chalk the Block Kids Zone is made up of 11 incredible kid-focused nonprofis who have developed chalk focused activities specifically for this event! As always these activities are free of charge.

10AM - 4PM : Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club
Check out Somerset’s Train Club – an entire building full of running model trains! There is a small admission fee to help support the club – free 12 and under, 12 and up $5.

10AM-2PM Somerset Kiwanis Club Basket Raffle
Support the Somerset Kiwanis Club and Enter to win Baskets in the Somerset Trust Company Parking Lot at 152 W MAin St.
Address: 152 W Main St.

10AM-2PM Spotza served by Somerset County Maple Queen, Gracie Paulman
Trinity Park: 125 W Main St.

10AM-4PM: 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 - 5PM : Artist & Artisan Demonstrations
Plein Air Art by Chuck Percherke, Illustration, Writing, & Painting by Linda Coddington, Woodworking by Paul Cipa
Address: Located around town

10AM - 5PM : Face Painting by Ansell Mountain Art
Address: 152 W Main St.

10AM - 5PM: One Free Spirit Boutique Vendor Show
Vendors and small businesses selling their wares and sharing information in the lot down Main Street, located directly across from the SoCo Farmers Market!
Address: 113 Rosina Ave.

11AM - Chicken BBQ Benefitting the Humane Society of Somerset County
Chicken BBQ Benefitting the Humane Society of Somerset County will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1801 from 11AM until sold out on Saturday July 27! All proceeds benefit the Humane Society.
110 S. Edgewood Avenue

Curious Creations Live Pottery & Wheel-throwing Demonstrations
Address: 118 W Main St.

1PM-2:30PM Jazz/Funk Dance Class at Evolve Studio of the Arts
$20/person ages 7 and up
Location: 118 W Main St.

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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Friday Night Headliner
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Matt Otis & The Sound
7-8:30 PM
On The Diamond (102 W Main St.)

Saturday
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Crosby Barry
10:30-11:15
Hemminger House | 204 W Main St.

Dopamine
11:30-12:45
Trinity Park | 125 W Main St.

Bryanna Polakoski
12:45-1:30
Hemminger House |204 W Main St.

McKenna Beckner & Aleah Perry
12:45-1:30
PNC Bank | 108 E Main St.

Caleb & Irelynn
1:30-2:45
Trinity Park | 125 W Main St.

Upper Ursina Collective
2:30-4:00
Great Day Juice Company

Ella Wheeler
3:00-4:15             
Trinity Park | 125 W Main St.

Christ First
4:15-5:00
PNC Bank | 108 E Main St.

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
Fat Squirrel Eatery Pop Up Shop *Friday & Saturday
Out of the Smoke Food Truck Fri-Sunday
Missy Lala’s Biscotti Food Truck Fri-Sunday
Stairs in Town Ice Cream Truck
Somerset Area High School Marching Band Shaved Ice
Bake Sale by Evolve Studio of the Arts (11-3 Sat)
Chicken BBQ Benefitting the Humane Society of Somerset County at the FOE (Sat 11-sold out)

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

Date: July 26 - 28, 2024.

Venue: Various Venues in Somerset, PA.

Youth Chalk Competiton
Adult Chalk Competition
5k Run/Walk Registration
Questions - Contact us!

For more info https://somersetinc.org/chalktheblock/.