The 6th annual event took place last Saturday during Osgood's Bricktoberfest.
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(Osgood, Ind.) - The Ripley County Community Foundation, Inc., through its Ripley Youth Outreach program, proudly hosted the 6th annual Chalktoberfest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, during Osgood’s Bricktoberfest. This year’s event brought together artists of all ages and community members to celebrate creativity, culture, and connection.
Chalktoberfest is a vibrant chalk art competition that showcases local talent and fosters a deeper appreciation for the arts. Traditionally a platform for junior high and high school students, the event expanded in 2025 to include an Adult Division, reflecting the community’s growing enthusiasm for public art and creative expression.
This year’s theme, “Around the World,” invited artists to explore global cultures, landmarks, and traditions through chalk murals. Thirteen participants transformed South Walnut Street into a colorful celebration of international inspiration.
A panel of judges, including local artists, community members, and Ripley Youth Outreach students, had the challenging task of selecting winners from among the outstanding entries. Prizes were awarded to the top three artists in each division:
Adult Division
- 1st Place: Megan Bauer
- 2nd Place: Rosie Fen
- 3rd Place: Kaylee Davis
High School Division
- 1st Place: Bella Weberding
- 2nd Place: Allie Peetz
- 3rd Place: Carmen Camarena
Junior High Division
- 1st Place: Tracynt McKeown
- 2nd Place: Charlotte Kendall
- 3rd Place: Lucy Yatsko
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Allie Peetz Final Artwork 2HS
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Bella Weberding Final Artwork 1HS
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Carmen Camerena Final Artwork 3HS
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Charlotte Kendall Final Artwork 2JrHigh
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Kaylee Davis Final Artwork 3Adult
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Lucy Yatsko Final Artwork 3JrHigh
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Megan Bauer Final Artwork 1Adult
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Rosie Fen Final Artwork 2Adult
- Chalktoberfest 2025 - Tracynt McKeown Final Artwork 1JrHigh
“We are thrilled to see how Chalktoberfest continues to grow and engage more members of our community,” said Amy Streator, Executive Director of the Ripley County Community Foundation. “Adding the adult division was an exciting milestone that highlights the community’s passion for the arts and creates opportunities for artists of every age to share their talents.”
The Ripley County Community Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the Batesville Area Arts Council for their generous sponsorship, which helped make the event possible. The Community Foundation also expresses sincere appreciation to the Town of Osgood and the Bricktoberfest Committee for their enthusiastic partnership and for providing a welcoming space to celebrate the arts during this community festival.
Chalktoberfest is just one of many initiatives through which the Ripley County Community Foundation promotes the arts and strengthens community connections. Expanding arts and culture locally not only enriches lives but also supports the Community Foundation’s mission of Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter.
To learn how you can support Arts & Culture opportunities in your communities, contact the Ripley County Community Foundation, which is located at 13 E. George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN, can be reached by phone at (812) 933-1098 or via email at office@rccfonline.org.
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