The Martinez Italian Street Painting Festival will celebrate its 7th year in downtown Martinez on September 25 and 26. The street painting festival will feature street chalk artists in the plaza, arts and crafts booths, entertainment, and bocce.

Amateur and professional artists will be creating their chalk art in the plaza area between Starbuck's and BofA. 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 event goers 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.

Arts & Crafts will be available for purchase and food of all kinds will be available for purchase from our Italian Food booth and downtown restaurants.

Main Street Martinez
Italian Street Painting Festival
PO Box 776, Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-3577 Fax (925) 228-2650
director@mainstreetmartinez.org