Chalk the Walk Returns

Editor's note: The original event was scheduled on July 16. It was postponed due to the weather.

The Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association is “Chalk the Walk,” on Sunday, July 17  from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Artists, aspiring artists and anyone who just wants to have a day of fun are invited downtown to decorate the sidewalks of Gig Harbor’s Historic Waterfront District with chalk art. The Waterfront Association will provide free chalk for everyone and presents awards in the following categories:

• Kids
• Family
• High School and College Students
• Adults
• Professional Chalk Artists

Chalk the Walk is held in conjunction with Peninsula Art League’s Summer Arts Festival. “Around the Sound” transit will be available to shuttle artists and onlookers between sidewalk districts in downtown and in Finholm. Strolling the sidewalks to view these amazing works of art makes for an enjoyable day in the Harbor! Participants are encouraged to bring knee pads or a chair for comfort.

Registration takes place from 10 a.m. – 2  p.m. at the Downtown location, in front of the , and in Finholm across from . A face painter will be on hand again this year near the downtown registration location.

For more information call (253) 514-0071 or visit www.gigharborwaterfront.org.