Join us for the 9th annual
Italian Street Painting
Festival!

Sat. & Sun.
September 22& 23, 2012

10am to 5pm
Free to attend!

Little Italy open until 8pm on Saturday for entertainment
and dining!

The Martinez Italian Street Painting Festival will celebrate its 9th year in downtown Martinez on September 22 and 23. The street painting festival will feature street chalk artists in the plaza, arts and crafts booths, a "Little Italy" vendor area, Italian entertainment, food, beer, wine, and bocce.

Amateur and professional artists will be creating their chalk art in the plaza area between Starbuck's and Bank of America. This 400 year old Italian tradition will be the highlight of the festival. Artists will begin on Saturday at 10:00am and continue throughout the weekend.

Inspired by the art? You will be able to create their own masterpiece on a 2'x2' square on for $10.00 and the box of chalk is yours to keep.

The Sunday Farmers Market will be located on Castro St. between Escobar and Ward. 10am to 2pm (some vendors will stay later)