One of the Hudson Valley's best summer festivals returns this year to New Paltz in July. The 2016 Hudson Valley Chalk Festival will be held at Water Street Market in the village of New Paltz on July 22, 23 and 24th. For three days both local and world famous chalk artists will take over the upper parking lot at Water Street Market and create amazing eye popping art out of nothing but pavement, chalk and their artistic talent.

The past two chalk festivals have entertain young and old. On Friday you can stop by to see how the artists get started. You watch as they prepare their surface and pick their composition. By late Friday and early Saturday you begin to see the finished pieces and on Sunday you will be completely taken in by the unbelievable accomplishments from chalk artist of all skill levels.

This event is free and runs 9am to dusk all three days. Water Street Market is the perfect venue for this event. It offers shopping, eateries and access to the rest of the village of New Paltz, so it is easy to make a day of it for your whole group.

If you are a local chalk artist or you know someone who is please pass along this information. Hudson Valley Chalk Festival 2016 is currently looking for artists, volunteers and sponsors.

Not sure what to expect? Check out this great YouTube video by Joseph Cooper.

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