On the last Saturday in September, Old Town Orcutt comes alive with chalk art masterpieces, live music, public art, and vibrant community engagement. Since 2011, the OCAF Chalk Festival has been a beloved event, drawing over 2,000 visitors to Historic Old Town Orcutt.
The festival features more than two dozen arts-and-crafts booths, nonprofit organizations, a kids' corner, and food vendors. Discover a stunning array of locally crafted art, jewelry, and woodworking. Satisfy your appetite by supporting our local food trucks, offering a variety of delicious options.
The event's main attraction is the sidewalk and street chalk paintings created throughout the day. Thanks to our generous sponsors and talented volunteer artists, these chalk squares transform from gray concrete into beautiful works of art. Artists begin early in the morning, and the public is invited to watch their progress throughout the day.
We are seeking a diverse range of vendors to make this event even more exciting and enjoyable. We welcome artisans, local art organizations, and other businesses that provide valuable information or interactive experiences. If you're interested in participating, please fill out this application.
Application Deadline:
Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:00 pm
Event Details:
This event is all outside
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Old Town Orcutt
Set-up:
Break down:
Booth Types:
Artisan - 10 x 10 booth - $50 registration fee.
Non-profit Organization - 10 x 10 booth - $40 registration fee.
The vendor fee is due after your application is approved.
Booth Requirements:
Pop-ups required. Must have adequate tie-downs and help with setup & takedown.
Must supply own tables, linens, and supplies.
No electricity provided for booths.
Contact Jennifer Medina at jmedina@orcutt-schools.net with any questions.
September 26th - Day of Event Details:
Booth setup begins at 7:30 am.
9:15 am: All vendors must be completely set up. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the festival grounds after 8:45 am and must be removed by 9:00 am. Vendors arriving after 8:45 am must walk supplies/equipment into the festival grounds.
10:00 am: Festival opens to the public.
3:00 pm: Festival ends. Vendors should not take down their booths until 3:00 pm. Vehicles will be allowed to enter the grounds after 3:45 pm. Each vendor area must be left clean and free of trash no later than 4:30pm, or you will not be able to participate next year.
General Rules & Procedures:
All participants will be exhibiting in outside spaces. Please come prepared for windy conditions and appropriate sun protection. For safety reasons, you must secure your structures and shades by weighing them down.
Booth space is limited; applications will be dated as received. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Space assignments will be made by the committee and are final. OCAF reserves the right to adjust space assignments on the event day, as deemed necessary, and also cancel the festival if necessary by the committee.
All participants must supply their own tables, chairs, shade structures, materials, supplies, hand carts, and dollies. The Festival will not provide any equipment. Electricity is not available. Shade structures are mandatory for each approved vendor. Random, unapproved artisans or others setting tables are not allowed.
For loading and unloading purposes, you are only allowed to drive vehicles into or out of the South end of Broadway from the Pinal Ave direction.
As some chalk artists may already be working when you arrive, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DRIVE INTO OR EXIT OUR FESTIVAL FROM UNION AVE OR FROM THE NORTH END OF BROADWAY. Hand carts/dollies are recommended to expedite setup/tear-down.
Completing this application confirms that you agree to abide by all OCAF Chalk Festival rules and procedures. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures will jeopardize future involvement in OCAF-sponsored events.
The sponsoring organizations reserve the right to refuse participation deemed inappropriate to the Festival's intent.
All applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to OCAF members, followed by local artists and community organizations. Booth spaces are secured upon receipt and approval of the application.
This is a one-day festival. You must provide your own security for your booth and weights for shades. Booths are the responsibility of each vendor. OCAF is not responsible for any loss or damage to any vendor, their equipment, inventory, and/or materials.