Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the event free to attend and open to the public?
Yes. Grab your friends, your family, your dog, your neighbor’s dog — whoever — because Via Colori Street Painting Festival is rolling out the chalky red carpet and you’re all invited… for FREE! 🆓💃🐾
That’s right — no tickets, no fees, no excuses. Just pure, colorful, jaw-dropping street art, live entertainment, awesome vendors, tasty food trucks, and good vibes all weekend long.
Whether you’re an art lover, a casual stroller, or just in it for the snacks and selfies — there’s something for everyone. And did we mention it’s FREE? Because it’s FREE. 😎
What are the festival hours??
10 am-6 pm Saturday and 10 am-5 pm Sunday
Is it pet-friendly?
Yes, but pets must be on a leash, and you must clean up after your pet. ✨ Bonus points if your pet shows up in costume. Yes, we want to see a corgi in a taco. Or a cat dressed as Bob Ross. No pressure. But yes, pressure.
🐾 Pet-Friendly Perks Include:
• Shady chill zones so pets don’t overheat (or overjudge your art taste)
• Vendors with pet-themed art, treats, and possibly dog bowties 🎀
• Photo ops so good they’ll break the internet 🐾📸
So leash ’em up, dress ’em up, and get ready for a day of color, cuteness, and chalk masterpieces! 🎉
Where do I park?
Please see the map for parking. You may also find parking along River Road and local parking lots. The lot directly under the Big Four Bridge Ramp is reserved and secured for Via Staff, Emergency Services, and Musicians pulling into the stage.
Can anyone paint with chalk at the event?
Unfortunately no. 🎨🛑 Hold That Chalk! 🛑🎨
We LOVE that you’re excited about street painting — we are too! 💙 But just a heads up: free chalking on the festival sidewalks is discouraged during Via Colori Street Painting Festival, as all artist spots are reserved in advance for our incredible registered street painters. 🎨👩🎨👨🎨
✨ BUT GOOD NEWS!
We’ve got designated chalk zones just for attendees who want to get creative! We’ll even provide the chalk, so all you need to bring is your imagination (and maybe your best doodling pose).
🖍️ Please leave your personal sidewalk chalk at home so we can keep the artwork areas clean, safe, and fun for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our amazing artists and helping keep Via Colori colorful and organized. 💛. We appreciate your respect of our artists and volunteers.
How can I help financially support the event?
The event is built on community support, and you can find out more by clicking Sponsor an Artist
How can I volunteer?
It takes a village — and a whole lot of helpful hands — to bring Via Colori Street Painting Festival to life… and that’s where YOU come in! 🙌
We’re looking for awesome, friendly, festival-loving humans to join our Volunteer Dream Team. Whether you’re a pro at giving directions, slinging wristbands, herding artists (gently), or just spreading good vibes, we need YOU! – for more information Sign Up to Volunteer!
Is there food?
Yes we have several food vendors.At Via Colori Street Painting Festival, your eyes won’t be the only things getting a treat — your taste buds are invited too! 😋
We’ll have tons of delicious food trucks serving up everything from tacos to sweet treats, plus a bar for the 21+ crowd to sip, chill, and toast to all things colorful. 🍹🍕🌮
✨ Art + Food + Drinks = the perfect weekend combo.
Do you have a vendor market?
Yes- Get ready to stroll, snack, and shop your heart out at the Via Colori Street Painting Festival’s amazing vendor market! 💃🛒
We’re talking art, handmade goods, jewelry, candles, quirky gifts, local creations, and things you didn’t know you needed but suddenly can’t live without. ✨
Whether you’re looking for something colorful, crafty, or just plain cool — our vendor village is packed with treasures waiting to be discovered. Perfect for gifting… or keeping (we won’t judge)-check out all of our vendors on our website
If it rains, does it mean the event is canceled?
Please follow us on FB for up-to-date cancellations should any arise
Will there be places to sit down?
Yes – but feel free to bring chairs to enjoy our live music and to watch the art unfold
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking and vaping are not allowed in the vendor grove or in close proximity to the artists. Please just be courteous.
Will there be restrooms?
Yes! You know what no one ever says at festivals?
“Wow, that was a delightful bathroom experience!”
WELL… prepare to say exactly that at Via Colori Street Painting Festival — because our port-a-potties are not just clean… they’re downright sparkling. 💎💨
Thanks to our amazing restroom attendants (seriously, give them a high-five ✋), these potties are stocked, scrubbed, and smelling fresh all weekend long.
We’re talkin’ five-star, minty-fresh, “did someone light a candle in here?” vibes..
What happens if I get separated from my child?
Please see any of our Via security or go to the information booth at the front of the festival to report.
Do you have EMS on site?
Yes
Can I come see the chalk Monday after the festival?
Unfortunately no. Due to the venue rules, we power wash all the chalk off early Monday morning. Heads up, art lovers! The incredible chalk masterpieces at Via Colori Street Painting Festival are like a rainbow in a puddle — beautiful, magical, and totally temporary. 💨✨
Once the festival wraps up, our colorful pavement get a fresh rinse on Monday morning, and just like that… the art disappears. Poof! 💧🧽
That means if you want to witness these jaw-dropping, sidewalk-transforming works of art, you’ve got to see them IN PERSON during festival weekend. No replays, no do-overs, and no waiting ‘til Monday morning!
🎨 Come for the color, stay for the magic — but don’t miss it, or you’ll just be staring at very clean sidewalks.
Map of the Festival
For any other questions or concerns – please email viacolorikentucky@gmail.com prior to the festival. Email will not be monitored over festival weekend.