Caribbean Day at OWA

                                      Join us at OWA for a tropical good time!

                                                   Caribbean Day Celebration at OWA

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Cast your cares away — the 3rd annual Caribbean Day is back and bigger than ever! Back for 2022, Caribbean Day is an OWA summer favorite, with fun components sure to keep all ages and interests enthralled. Whether you’re a music lover, an appreciator of art, or love some good, family-friendly fun, Caribbean Day at OWA is where you want to be on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Don’t miss the incredibly talented Junior, Youth and Pro artists showcasing their talent on the sidewalks of Downtown OWA. Our sidewalk chalk art competition is always a crowd favorite, and we invite artists of varying age groups to compete for cash prizes! Categories for the 2022 Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition include Pro (18+ years old), Youth (10-17 years old) and Junior (4-9 years old). Over $2000 in cash prizes will be given out in total, so if you know someone who is a talented sidewalk chalk artist, be sure to let them know about this exciting opportunity today! Applicants are required to pre-register online at VisitOWA.com by Monday, July 11, and day-of registration will not be permitted. Come sway to the breeze and experience the rhythms of traditional Caribbean music as you try your hand at the annual Afro-Cuban drum clinic, beginning at 5pm near the Spice & Tea Exchange. Grab a

Schedule of Events for Saturday, July 16, 2022

• 3-4pm Vendor and Artist Check-In at Flagpole Entrance
• 4-7pm Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition (no day-of registration accepted)
• 5-7pm Live Music from Sandy Roots on OWA Island Stage
• 5-8pm Kids Activities at the OWA Island and Native Treasures Alcove
• 5-8pm Stilt Walkers throughout Downtown
• 5-8pm Afro-Cuban Drum Clinic by the Spice & Tea Exchange Fountain (20-minute sessions; registration required)
• 5-9pm Arts & Crafts Vendors in Downtown OWA
• 7-8pm Art Competition Judging
• 7:30-8pm Live Music from Flip Flop Republic on OWA Island Stage
• 8-8:30pm Art Competition Awards on OWA Island Stage
• 8:30-10pm Live Music from Flip Flop Republic on OWA Island Stage

Apply for the Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition

The sidewalk chalk art competition is always a crowd favorite, and we invite artists of varying age groups to compete for cash prizes! It’s always

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amazing to see the vision of our competing artists skillfully play out and come to life before our eyes.

Categories for the 2022 Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition include Pro (18+ years old), Youth (10-17 years old) and Junior (4-9 years old). Over $2000 in cash prizes will be given out in total, so if you know someone who is a talented sidewalk chalk artist, be sure to let them know about this special opportunity today! Applicants are required to pre-register and day-of registration will not be permitted.

The 2022 Caribbean Day in Downtown OWA is going to be amazing, so mark your calendars and make plans to join! 

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Visit OWAs website for more details!