Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Hosting Chalktoberfest

MARIETTA, GA — The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is presenting its annual Chalktoberfest on Oct. 8-9, 2016.

The event takes place around the Marietta Square and down Atlanta Street to the museum. The 2015 Chalktoberfest was awarded Event of the Year by Cobb Travel and Tourism, having brought in over 30,000 visitors and resulting in an economic impact of over $3 million.

Additionally, the 2015 Chalktoberfest was awarded the Mayor’s Art Award for the City of Marietta.

This year, the Chalktoberfest theme is “Old Masters” and will feature over 80 contracted, professional chalk artists from around the US and Canada. Artists will draw in front of spectators during both dates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artists include Nate Baranowski, Jennifer Chaparro, Dorothy Sabean, Willie Zin, Joel Yau, Rod Tryon, Cuong Nguyen and more.

Admission to MCMA is free for the duration of the festival.

On Oct. 8, Chalktoberfest includes their annual Craft Beer Festival in conjunction with the Chalk Festival. This Craft Beer Festival allows visitors to walk around and enjoy the Chalk Art while drinking samples. There will be a selection of over 100 different kinds of craft beer.

Chalktoberfest will feature an after hours concert in the Park with live music by A1A the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band starting at 6:00pm.

On Oct. 9, Chalktoberfest will move out the Beer Festival and bring in their Creative Kids craft-making section 1-5 pm, geared toward children of all ages, and host their non-professional Chalk Competition with Youth, Teen, School, and Adult Divisions. Competition starts at 10 am. Winners announced at 3 pm. The Professional Chalk area will be available to view until 8 pm Sunday night.

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