Chalktoberfest on the Marietta Square: free concerts, chalk art, art market (and a ticketed beer festival, early-bird tickets on sale now)

It’s a festival that celebrates street art and craft beer!
Enjoy a fall afternoon at Chalktoberfest, in the Marietta Square.

There is plenty of FREE fun, plus a ticketed Craft Beer Festival. 
NOTE: Early-bird pricing for the Craft Beer is running now — details below. 

You can sample craft beers, listen to live music from local artists, eat great food, and watch the work of professional chalk artists unfold in front of your eyes. (There is also a community chalk competition with categories for children, teens, adults, and schools.)

Chalktoberfest takes place on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11, 2026.

Festival hours:

• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• See the concert schedule below!

Much of the event is FREE to attend — but you’ll need a ticket to the beer-tasting event.

There will be professional chalk art on display all weekend long, by renowned chalk artists from the US and other countries. 
The Community Chalk Art Contest takes place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can find details on how to register at the website. 

The vendor market includes 40+ booths. 

There are FREE concerts all day on Saturday and Sunday.
See the music line-up and details on the beer festival below.

More info:
Visit the Chalktoberfest Facebook page
Go to the Chalktoberfest website

Check out our guide to fall festivals and fairs!

Craft Beer Festival

The beer fest takes place on Saturday, October 19th, between noon and 5 p.m. Because of permitting restrictions, nothing can be served after the 5:00 cutoff time — so plan your arrival with this in mind.

A ticket comes with unlimited samples of over 120 types of brew and over 25 varieties of wine from Total Wine. Plus, you get a souvenir tasting cup.

The early-bird ticket is $45 and it goes up to $50 on Sept. 1st, then to $55 on the day of the event. 
Fees and taxes add another $4 to $5 per ticket. 

The Festival is rain or shine and there are no refunds due to weather.
Buy a Craft Beer Festival ticket in advance online
Get more info

Marietta, GA, USA – October 11, 2014: Chalk artists create elaborate scenes on a downtown street as part of the Marietta Chalktoberfest.

Live performances in 2026

Concerts take place in the Marietta Square and are FREE to attend.
See the artist bios here

Parking

It’s no secret that parking around the Marietta Square can be iffy.

There are both paid and free parking options in the area. Some lots and decks are free on weekends but carry a fee during the week.

If you’re not familiar with the streets around the Square, you can use the this guide to help you find an option that works for you.

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