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Summer Sidewalk Chalk Contest

The Ice House Mall presents the 4th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale Chalk Contest on Saturday, July 28 from 10am to 3pm. Calling all seasoned and emergent chalk artists, as well as participants from local area schools, to the Sidewalk Days 4th Annual Barrington Chalk Art Festival, on July 28, showcasing the works of diverse artists who will use chalk as their medium, on the sidewalks located at the Ice House Mall & Village Shops as their canvas.Categories defined are 8 and under; 9—14; 15—18; and family/group. “Best ofShow” winners will be judged and announced on July 28 at 3:15 pm. Individualwinners will receive a $25 Gift Certificate, family group will win a $50 Gift Certificate redeemable at the Ice House Mall. The first 50 registrants will receive a complimentary box of pastels.  All entrants will receive a complimentary pair of  Flip Flops from  Young Tootsies Children’s Shoes located in the Ice House Mall, coupons for the FREE  Flip Flops will be handed out at the registration table.  You can register on site at any store at the Ice House Mall or at www.barringtonchamber.com. There is no charge to participate or to be a spectator! Instructions on site are available on July 28 from 10am-3pm. Village of Barrington endorsed event.  Guidelines fore the 4th Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale Chalk Contest:  Contest: “Best in Show” Chalk Art  Contest open to: 8 and under; 9-14; 15-18; and family/group  Box of chalk pastels will be reserved to the first 50 registrants Free Flip Flops to all contest entrants courtesy of Young Tootsies Children’s Shoes  Visit the BACC tent outside the Ice House Mall & Village Shops  Only one square of sidewalk per individual entry  Judging will take place at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. Winners will be announced at the main entrance of the Ice House Mall & Village Shops.  Contestant winners will be contacted by phone and/or email by August 6 if not present at public announcement

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