Calling all artists, anime fans, and Buffalovers: Bust out your chalk and head to Hertel Avenue Saturday, August 12th to take part in the most awesome annual tribute to Hayao Miyazaki in history: the internationally renowned, 4th Annual Miyazaki Chalk Contest!

Entry is FREE. The main theme is Studio Ghibli, but this year, entries based on other anime will be considered.

Prizes are TBA, but they WILL be awesome: $$$, blu rays, Ghibli art books, plushies, free passes, and gift cards for local ice cream.

Chalking starts at 9:00 AM. (But you can start any time after.)

4 tiers of prizes. Judging starts at 9 PM.

FREE refreshments for chalkers.

Some chalking supplies will be provided.

All levels of experience welcome!

PLUS: Take a break at 11:30 AM to catch Whisper of the Heart on the BIG SCREEN!

PLUS TWO: If you missed any Ghibli posters over the years, KatyDid will have a table out with North Park prints, buttons, postcards, and all kinds of cool stuff...!