Annual ChalkFest held in downtown Springfield, Saturday

Students and professional artists from all over gathered in National Road Commons Park Saturday to showcase their skills with chalk.

>> Dayton community walks to end Alzheimer’s

The National Trail Parks and Recreations Department held their annual ChalkFest and awarded prizes for the best chalk art.

High School students, Wittenberg University students, and other adults gathered together to share their love for drawing.

>> 5-Day Forecast | Dayton Weather

The event started around 8:30 a.m., giving artists until approximately 4 p.m. to finish their artwork.

Even young children were welcome to pick up some chalk and start drawing.

>>PHOTOS: ChalkFest 2019

Live music and food trucks were also available at the annual event.