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The 18th Annual Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk returns on Saturday, April 11, 2026! Thousands of art lovers will head to Downtown Knoxville to watch over 300 artists and teams transform the sidewalks into a stunning open-air gallery. Artists will work from 8AM–5PM, with an Awards Ceremony at 7PM on the Market Square Stage.
The festival is produced by Dogwood Arts, a (501c3) organization that promotes and celebrates the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee. We have a 70-year history of arts advocacy, environmental stewardship, and economic impact in East Tennessee. The Festival is one of 20+ year-round programs and events that help make Knoxville a great place to live, work, and play!
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Apr 11, 2026 · 8:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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PARKING: With 37 parking lots and garages – many with free weeknights and weekends – Downtown Knoxville has plenty of options close to Market Square for you to park. Click here to plan your trip:
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Feb 16, 2026
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
All Mobile Food Vending Units must provide a current copy of the City of Knoxville Mobile Food Unit permit with current inspection along with their application (if applicable for your business type). Food vendors with pre-packaged goods that do not require heating or cooking on-site do not require a Mobile Food Unit Permit. Food Vendor shall comply with all legal requirements established for Mobile Food Vendor operations as put forth by the City of Knoxville, Knox County, the health department, the Knoxville Fire Marshall, and the State of Tennessee. Dogwood Arts bears no responsibility or liability for non-compliance.
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- If selected as a Mobile Food Vendor, the fee for participating is 15% of the total revenue sold during the event.
- Approved/selected vendors will receive an official agreement and will confirm acceptance by submitting that document along with a $150 security/damage deposit. (A sample agreement can be found in the Documents tab). This deposit is non-refundable but will apply to the total amount due at the end of the event if there are no damages to the vending site caused by Food Vendor’s activities during the event.
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