Uptown Chalk the Block is Western PA’s First and Oldest Street Painting Festival set in quaint Uptown Somerset, PA.
The 2026 Festival Dates are July 24, 25 & 26!
It’s all about live art with 20+ professional chalk artists, emerging and youth artist competitions, live music, art demonstrations, free kids activities, food and drinks, a 5k run/walk, and so much more!
YESTER-YEAR
Join us as we travel back to yesteryear! The streets will be transformed into a patchwork of throwback murals – And the weekend kicks off with a CAR CRUISE!
Uptown Chalk the Block is Almost Here!
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5K Run/Walk Merchandise Sneak Peek
Join us for a 3-mile run or walk through the closed streets of Uptown Somerset on July 25th at 10am. The race start will be at the Union Street playground and the finish line will be on W Main St near Great Day Juice. The final stretch of the race will be within the festival among the artwork.
Food Trucks, Pop Up Shops, Eats Around Town
Food Trucks and Stands
Grumbling Gypsy
Stair’s Food Truck
Out of the Smoke
Snow Cones
Mountain Kettle Corn
Dark Brews Coffee
Mark’s Thai Taste
Sofie Rose Frosty Freeze
Local Eats
Brewed Awakening Cafe
Cascio’s Fruit Market
Chubby Chipmunk Restaurant
Domino’s Pizza
Em’s Subs Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles #1801
Great Day Juice Company
Main Moon Restaurant
Mel’s Restaurant & Bar
Pine Grill
Rey Azteca
Stacie’s Sweets & Eats
Stairs In Town Restaurant
Summit Diner
Turnpike Tavern
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Thank you to our AMAZING Chalk the Block Committee!
This committee has been meeting bi-weekly to brain storm, create, and bring this Festival to life!
Thank You, 2026 Sponsors!
This event is 100% funded by the community and we are grateful for the support of the following businesses and organizations who help make it possible.
Innovator Sponsors
Artiste Sponsors
Imaginator Sponsors
Muse Sponsors
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
- Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1801
- SDC building Center
- The Learning Lamp Center for Children
- Kiwanis Club
- Friends of Pat Stefano
- Evolve Studio of the Arts
- 3Rivers Therapists
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Spark Sponsors
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Somerset Jaycees
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Stahl’s Jewelry
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Tri Star Motors Somerset
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K & D Auto Electric, Inc
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Morocco Welding
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Mosholder Insurance
- Patriot Street Dental
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Dustin Livengood
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