Plan your day
Schedule of events
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 a.m.
- Chalk distribution begins.
- Unclaimed squares will be released if participants are not checked in by 11 a.m.
11 a.m.
- Competition begins and participants may start chalking their squares.
- Last call for participants to check in and pick up chalk at the distribution tent. You will be given a map to locate your square.
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
1:15 to 2 p.m.
- Enjoy an ensemble performance by the SCAD Bee Sharps.
1-3 p.m.
- Judging period.
4 p.m.
- Results are announced.
Parking
Metered and nonmetered parking is available throughout downtown Savannah. View details on the city's parking zones, garages, and transportation.
Meters enforced north of Liberty Street: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Meters enforced south of Liberty Street: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Forsyth Park is south of Liberty Street. SCAD parking lots are reserved for current students, staff, and faculty with SCAD parking permits.
After the competition
After snapping photos of your favorite sidewalk chalk art and tagging your posts with #SCADCHALK, find a spot on the lawn to enjoy local food and live music.
Be sure to check out other Family and Alumni Weekend activities. Take a tour of SCAD to learn more about our programs, and visit the SCAD Museum of Art and university galleries to see the latest exhibitions on display.
Learn about SCAD programs
SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow.