The sixth annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival featuring art, music, and family entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 22.

The event, hosted by The Shops At Yale, will take place in the Chapel and Broadway Districts in New Haven. Attendees will be able to view and vote on fall-inspired chalk art designs made by about 65 professional and amateur artists at two locations—Broadway Island, 56 Broadway, New Haven, and the Yale University Art Gallery patio, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven.

This event is free and open to the public, with free parking available at the 150 York Street Garage from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a validation stamp at The Shops at Yale tent on Broadway Island during the event.

There will be a Family Fun Zone, located in the Ezra Stiles College courtyard behind Apple, 65 Broadway, New Haven, where they can draw freestyle with free chalk provided by the Broadway Merchants Association and receive free professional drawing lessons from artist Kristy Lankford. Free face painting will also be available in the Family Fun Zone.

Artists interested in participating must register in advance to reserve a space. Age divisions include: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (ages 18+), or Adult Group (18+ with a minimum of two artists). More than $2,500 in gift cards will be awarded to the top winners. There is no entry fee for the contest. Walk-ups at registration on Broadway Island will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon as space allows.

For more information or to register, visit theshopsatyale.com/chalkart.