2025 Neosho Arts Council Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest

Neosho Arts Council Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
October 4, 2025 during the Neosho Fall Festival

Share your work with us on Facebook and Instagram, tag us and use #NeoshoArtsChalk25

Sign up October 4 on the Southwest corner of the Square at the Neosho Arts Council tent.

Contest starts at 10:00 am  |  Judging starts at 2:00pm

Cash Prizes for all age groups!

• Ages 18+ $10 to Enter (Pay during sign up, cash only)
  • First Place $300
    Second Place $200 
    Third Place $100
• Ages 13 - 17  Free to Enter
  • First Place $75
    Second Place $50
    Third Place $25
• Ages 6 - 12  Free to Enter
  • First Place $20
    Second Place $15
    Third Place $10

• Each entrant will receive one free box of chalks.
• Extra boxes of chalk are $10 a box for all ages.
• You may also bring boxes of chalks from past chalk art contests or standard sidewalk chalks.
• All works must stay inside the designated square area.
• No permanent marking allowed (No spray paint, paint markers/pens, oil based mediums, etc.)
• We suggest you take a photo of your finished entry in case of rain. If it starts raining come to the NAC Booth at 2:00pm so the judge can see your entry photo.
• Cash prizes will be mailed to the address on the entry form.

• Bring knee pads or something to kneel or sit on
• Wear a hat for shade and umbrella in case of rain
• Plan your drawing in advance