Chocolate & Chalk Art Festival June 1, 2013

June 1, 2013 (Rain Date June 8) 10AM-5PM

The sidewalks the target of artists young and old, professional and greenhorn during the 17th annual CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL.

A CHALK ART CONTEST for the best drawing will be judged after 4 p.m. First prize is $250 cash. Runners-up get gift certificates from local merchants. Same-day art registration 10-5PM at 1495 & 1673 Shattuck Ave. See last year's winners at www.chocolateandchalkart.com.

To EAT CHOCOLATE, purchase a packet of tickets (20 for $20) online or at 1400, 1495 and 1673 Shattuck. The to-go menu features picante habanero chocolate chunks gelato, Nutella crepes, adult brownies, or savory items like chocolate ricotta pizza, Caribbean chocolate soup, chicken mole and lots more. Spend your tickets on these delights available in the local businesses then savor your chocolate as you stroll along the sidewalks, viewing the artwork. Or enter your tickets in a raffle for specialty chocolate items.

Arts and crafts booths between Rose and Vine Streets. Even a car to draw on with chalk! Children's area at 1673 Shattuck has pony rides, bounce houses, jugglers, face painters and more. Great musical entertainment throughout the district.

This is a family-friendly, free event sponsored by the North Shattuck Association (www.northshattuck.org), City of Berkeley, Art Kapour Realty, East Bay Express, and East Bay Loop. For a good time take BART to downtown Berkeley and stroll north six blocks.

Official Website: http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/chocolate-chalk-art/