Chalk Art Festival and farmer’s market grows on Larimer Square this weekend

May 30, 2014

More than 200 professional, amateur and student artists will return to Larimer Square this weekend for the 12th annual Denver Chalk Art Festival.

Over the course of the free, three-day festival (Friday through Sunday), artists work on their hands and knees to transform Larimer Square into a street museum while festival-goers enjoy live music, fab food and refreshing beverages.

For the second year in a row, the Denver Chalk Art Festival kicks-off today with the Friday Night Lights happy hour, featuring drink specials, a chance to watch artists begin their weekend work, an interactive art project and the music of Mistura Fina (featuring jobs guru and my pal Andrew Hudson).

On Saturday, festival-goers can explore Le Jardin Secret – Larimer Square’s new, weekly, French-inspired chefs’ market. The final day of the festival begins with Chalk and Chakras, a free yoga class open to yogis and novices alike. Bring a mat and join the artists for sun salutations and downward dogs in the company of masterpieces.

Here’s the schedule:

Friday – Festival set-up begins at 6 a.m., preliminary artist work begins at 2 p.m.; Friday Night Lights runs from 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday – Le Jardin Secret chefs’ market launches in the Bistro Vendome Courtyard at 9:30 a.m.; festival runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday – Chalk and Chakras begins at 10 a.m.; festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information on Summer on the Square, Larimer Square’s seasonal outdoor event series, visit www.larimersquare.com.

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