29th Annual
“Chalk It Up!”
“Chalk It Up!” began with 3 children drawing in front of their mother’s store. It has blossomed into one of the most beloved and endearing events that our town has to offer. It is a unique way to experience beautiful downtown Hendersonville, N.C. Every summer, 150 artists of all ages draw for prizes and fun in this great contest designed to promote Hendersonville as “a city with a heart for art”.
Registration begins June 3, 2025 .
“Chalk It Up!” event date: 7/12/2025
Rain dates 7/19 and 7/26.
“Chalk It Up!” is a sidewalk chalk art contest that is judged in the following categories: 5 & under, 6-8, 9-12, 13-20, 21 & over and Professional. Registration begins June 3rd and continues on a first come-first served basis until spaces are filled. Only registered contestants may participate on contest dates. There is no charge for this event but the rules (listed below) apply to all contestants. NO DOGS ALLOWED in the event area until after 11:30A.M.
“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.”
- Neil Gaiman
Become a Friend of “Chalk It Up”
"Chalk It Up" winners' prizes are from the generous donations of the downtown merchants as well as area restaurants. Additional financial contributions supply awards, prizes, chalk, insurance, advertisements such as rack cards and flyers, and t-shirts.
Jeff and Tamara Miller Sherman’s Sports
Mikes On Main Tempo Music
Brandy’s On Main Mountain Deli
Black Bear Coffee Co. Wine Sage Merchant
Guidon Brewing Downtown Hendersonville
O.P. Taylor Toys Henderson County TDA
Wag! Pet Boutique Ronningen Design
The Mad Signtist Arabella’s
Chick-Fil-A Hendersonville Toy Co.
Homestead McFarlan’s Bakery
Sweet Frog
Hendersonville Public Works Narnia Studios
Thank you to my judges who offer their time and expertise to carefully assess the age group they are assigned to. This generous gift is incalculable.
Every kind and encouraging word from friends & strangers alike warms my heart and soothes my soul.
To my own family who help with the flyer design each year, carry 150 boxes of chalk up from the basement, help set up at 6am, help break down after the awards ceremony, clean up and return supplies to the basement, countless other chores….and listen to me, ad nauseum, asking if the weather will be good and generally, talk me off the cliff daily deserve all my gratefulness.
God is great. All the time. Whatever strength and ability I have comes from Him. With gratitude for perfect weather, family, support, friends, artists....God is great!
That’s a wrap! Thanks for all the new memories.
But now, O LORD, Thou art our Father; we are the clay, and Thou our potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand.
Isaiah 64:8