Near-perfect weather brought large crowds out to Cottonwood Park last weekend to enjoy the City’s 54th Cottonwood Art Festival. People (and pets) strolled the grounds enjoying live music, festival food and the colorful work of talented artists. New this year was the Chalk the Walk contest, with cash prizes given to local artists ages 12 and up. Winners are as follows: 

  • Best of Show- Adult ($500) 

Carissa Nalley 

  • Best of Show- Team/Family ($400) 

Taylor Wright and Maddie Castillo 

  • Best of Show- Youth ($250) 

Zeke Wooten  

  • Overall People’s Choice Award ($150) 

Carissa Nalley 

Artist applications are being accepted through Dec. 1 for the Spring 2024 Cottonwood Art Festival, scheduled for May 4-5. 

Website: www.cottonwoodartfestival.com

Carissa Nalley

Taylor Wright and Maddie Castillo