Main Street Richmond hosted Chalkfest on Aug. 30 at Jack Elstro Plaza. The event was free and open to the public, with chalk provided to all participants.
Prizes were awarded to winners of all age groups, with a special prize for Best in Show.
Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.
Journey Brinson draws on the sidewalk for Main Street Richmond’s Chalkfest at Jack Elstro Plaza on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Aaron Brinson helps Jaira Brinson create a drawing for Main Street Richmond’s Chalkfest at Jack Elstro Plaza on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Artists work during the event. Photos by Joshua Smith 
Renee Cooper, left, and Paightyn Cooper create a ’90s theme drawing for Main Street Richmond’s Chalkfest at Jack Elstro Plaza on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Paightyn Cooper accepts prizes for a chalk drawing of “Sailor Moon” for Main Street Richmond’s Chalkfest at Jack Elstro Plaza on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photos by Joshua Smith. 
Olivia receives her prizes for winning best of show for her “Lion King” themed drawing for Main Street Richmond’s Chalkfest at Jack Elstro Plaza on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photos by Joshua Smith.
A version of this article appeared in the September 3 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.