Madonnari Off Main - An Italian Street Chalk Festival
Become An Artist

Find your inner Madonnari and paint amongst seven US Master Artists! Register online today for a guaranteed space to create your own personal piece of Glen Ellyn history for our 2nd Annual Madonnari Off Main Event. Online registration is open now. Special pre-registration discounts are available until August 17th. Visit the Glen Ellyn Park District Website to reserve your square TODAY! (when registering, please sign up, then select Special Events and scroll down to Madonnari Off Main to choose your square)

Advance Purchase Online Square Prices:

$100* ($125)- 8x8 Square located in Master Artist Community, Professional Chalks, Lunch, Water, 2 passes to the VIP Hospitality/Entertainment Tent

$50* ($65) - 5x5 Square located in Master Artist Community, Professional Chalks, Lunch, Snack, Water

$25* ($35) - 3x3 Square, Professional Chalks, Lunch, Snack, Water

$10* ($15) - 1x1 Square, High Grade Chalks, Lunch, Water

$5 - 1x1 Square, Youth Grade Chalks, Snack, Water

*After August 17th, space is subject to availability the day of the event and Pre-registration discount will no longer apply. Register now to take advantage of the discounted price! (when registering, please sign up, then select Special Events and scroll down to Madonnari Off Main to choose your square)

Net Proceeds will be donated to the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, the Glen Ellyn Gives Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. All three organizations work to
improving the lives of children in a variety of ways.

Madonnari VIPs

Sponsors of Madonnari Off Main have the priviledge of enjoying our festival in a more exclusive environment! Our VIP tent opens at 11am and offers food and beverages all day long, set in an a cool oasis, away from the late August heat and humidity. The VIP tent will be located in the parking lot next to Marinella's on Forest, across from US Bank.

Endulge your tastebuds with a unique menu from local restaurants. Unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages from 11am-11pm.

Relax during your own exclusive cocktail hour wine and Champaign tasting.

Visit with our Featured Master Artists, Madonnari entertainment and our headlining bands for the day.

Be the First to witness the unveiling of Gordon France's 1st in a series of the "Seasons of Glen Ellyn" watercolor.

Visit our Sponsors page to see who will be there!

Madonnari Volunteers

Madonnari is looking for volunteers Saturday August 21st:
6-8am: Setting up tents, chairs trash containers, tables
8-10am: Assist artists in finding their square and have everything they need
10-5 pm: Artist assistance - directing visitors to areas of interest

4:30 - 10pm: 21 years or older - Stroll the block party and be sure things are staying in control, stand at the entry/exit gates being sure no alcohol was brought in or out and keep an eye on trash and inform director if needed changing.

10pm-11pm: 21+ volunteers at exits to be sure no alcohol is leaving

Under 21 for trash pick up, folding chairs, tables tents, loading into trailers, covering professional artworks for finishing Sunday.

Work for as long or as short a time as you like. Enjoy the event while you help out. Receive an invite for 2 to the Volunteer Open House Sunday Aug 23, 6-9pm at the Snackery. Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Popcorn, Ice Cream, Pie, Coffee, Fountain Soda.