What to know about this weekend's Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
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Whether you're looking for a Picasso on pavement, a roadway Rembrandt or even a Basquiat on the boulevard there's a chance you can find it in downtown Lake Worth Beach this weekend.

That's right, it's time for the 29th Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival.

Held 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, the festival will feature hundreds of chalk artists.

Drawing tens of thousands of visitors and art fans, the event will transform Lake and Lucerne avenues into temporary outdoor museums for one of the county's signature events, anticipated by residents and visitors alike.

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"We love sharing our city with residents, their families and visitors from all over the world during this unique event," said Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch.

Of the 600 artists participating this year, 37 are professionals or "featured artists."

One of them, Zachary Herndon, has participated in the Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival several times and said he loves the event.

It is very well organized and brings in great crowds to see the works, he said, adding that it's a fantastic place to meet and catch up with other artists.

Professional chalk artist Zachary Herndon will be one of 37 "featured artists" at this year's Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival.
Professional chalk artist Zachary Herndon will be one of 37 "featured artists" at this year's Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival.
Professional chalk artist Zachary Herndon created this piece last year when he attended the Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival.
Professional chalk artist Zachary Herndon created this piece last year when he attended the Lake Worth Beach Street Painting Festival.
The Lake Worth Beach Street Painting festival is one of Palm Beach County's premiere events and can attract over 100,000 people during its two day run.
The Lake Worth Beach Street Painting festival is one of Palm Beach County's premiere events and can attract over 100,000 people during its two day run.

Though the main draw is the art, there will be music galore with 23 bands to set the mood and creative groove.

Look for the musicians at the Mainstage at Cultural Plaza, the Lucerne Avenue and L Street Stage, the Dixie Highway and Lake Avenue Stage and The Discover the Palm Beaches Stage at Lucerne Avenue and J Street.

On Saturday, the Mainstage will feature the Renan Nerone Duo, Rogue Theory and the Derek Mack Band; Sunday will bring the Jesse Ricca Project and the 56 Ace Band.

The other three stages will feature Chase Stiles, Bryan Smith, Steven D. Hunt, Chris Springer, Jordan Richards, The Kinected Duo, Karina Iglesias, Jason Montero and Flavor Train on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, those stages will host Victoria Cardona, Indigo Dreamers, Rob Arenth, Guavatron Duo, Brad Bock, The Little Things, Kevin Ohm, Jason Craig and Glaco.

If you get hungry, don't worry: In addition to great downtown spots to grab a bite, there also will be tasty festival fare available from street vendors in the Food Court and Satellite Bistro areas.

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There will be some free parking and pay-and-park lots in the downtown area. Alternatvely, park-and-ride options are available with shuttles running continuously from the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Campus to downtown both days.

Free shuttle service will also be available from the Lake Worth Tri-Rail Station to the festival area for ticketed riders.

29th annual Street Paining Festival in Lake Worth Beach

What: A gathering of more than 600 artists, including more than three dozen professionals transform the city streets into their canvas over the span of a weekend while crowds watch, dine and enjoy the scene.

Where: Lake Avenue from South Dixie Highway to South Federal Highway; Lucerne Avenue from North Dixie Highway to North Federal Highway; J, K, L, M Streets from Second Avenue North to First Avenue South

When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26

Cost: free

Information: spf.lakeworthbeachfl.gov

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He has lived in the West Palm Beach area for more than 30 years and, from mild to wild, will cover noteworthy community happenings.You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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