2023 CHALK FEST | PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVERLIFE

The Riverlife Chalk Fest is back for its third year.

Twenty-five professional artists from across the country will come to Pittsburgh to turn ordinary sidewalks in the Pop District into works of art. Local artists will display their work too, including Pittsburgh’s own Erik Greenawalt, also known as “The Chalking Dad.”

“I’ve traveled around the world doing chalk art, from Australia to England, and I’m so very excited that we are able to once again color the streets of Pittsburgh,” Greenawalt said.

2023 CHALK FEST | PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVERLIFE

A new “up and coming” artist category this year introduces a youth artist who will create alongside the professionals.

Artists will start their chalk art creations on Friday, May 24 on Isabella Street. You’re free to view the artists at work or return on Saturday, May 25 to see the art in its entirety when the Riverlife Chalk Fest officially kicks off at 1 p.m.

Or, head to the area on Sunday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the official viewing day.

Last year’s Chalk Fest drew in more than 10,000 people over two days.

2023 CHALK FEST | PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVERLIFE

This year’s artistic celebration coincides with the Pittsburgh Pirates home game festivities on Federal Street, with a block party on Saturday and Pirates Family Fun Day on Sunday.

The 25 artists symbolize Riverlife’s 25th year of reclaiming Pittsburgh’s riverfronts.

“We’re going to be breaking ground at Allegheny Riverfront Park in late summer 2024, and finalizing concept designs at Allegheny Landing, where Riverlife Chalk Fest takes place,” said Riverlife President and CEO Matt Galluzzo in a statement.

Related: A Closer Look at The Big Plans For Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Parks