Stars & Stripes Chalk Fest

Join us for our NEW Stars & Stripes Chalk Fest immediately following our parade for a colorful, patriotic celebration honoring America's 250th Birthday!
Guthridge Park, Hiawatha, IA

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (for artists only)

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (actual event starts)
Artists of all ages are invited to participate and let their creativity shine! For just $10, participants can reserve a 5' x 5' chalk art space and create a patriotic masterpiece filled with red, white, and blue.
We’ll also have a special free chalk art area for younger children, giving them the opportunity to unleash their imaginations and join in the fun!
Enjoy delicious food trucks, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere throughout the day. Be sure to stick around for our People’s Choice Awards, which will be announced at 2:00 PM.
For kids activities, we will have a big bounce house available for kids to play on!
Food Trucks:
Pita'z; Kona Ice; Street Bites
Come celebrate, create, and help turn Guthridge Park into a vibrant outdoor gallery!
Thank you to our sponsors: GreenState Credit Union & KCRG-TV9!