Who We Are
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to “building community through art”. Chalktoberfest began as a fundraiser for the museum in 2013 and has grown to attract people to Marietta Square to enjoy all that Chalktoberfest has to offer.
Chalktoberfest has won numerous awards, including Best Festival by Georgia Business Journal, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Festival of the Year by Cobb Life Magazine in 2016 and 2017 and has received the Mayor's Art Award for the City of Marietta. Chalktoberfest received the Spot On Award for the Best Event in Cobb County through Cobb Travel and Tourism. This is truly a unique festival designed to offer something for everyone.
Chalk artists, food trucks, crafts for children, amateur chalk contests, antique cars, arts and crafts vendors, craft beer and wine festival, children’s play area, and live concerts converge on Marietta Square the second weekend in October to delight the community. This family-friendly event is free of charge to the public. There is a fee to participate in the Craft Beer Festival which will feature over 100 craft beers and 25 wines.
In addition to Chalktoberfest, MCMA offers much to the community for artists and art lovers. Art Exhibitions, Opening nights galas, Art of The Cocktail gatherings, Art Classes, Workshops, Mobile Art Experience, Art Talk lectures, Open Draw, and other unique events make up the offerings to join us with the community. MCMA is the only art museum in Metro Atlanta focusing on American fine art.
This is truly a unique festival designed to offer something for everyone.
