The event is open to everyone and we have had many participants from the Portland Metro area and other parts of Oregon. We have even had participation by visitors from China, Korea, and other countries. Some people have attended this event each year since it began. They have become wonderful chalk artists and are now bringing their children and grandchildren to experience the fun of chalk art.

The Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival has become a showcase event for the City of Forest Grove and has been advertised by the Oregonian newspaper as one of the best family events to attend on the 3rd week of September each year.

Proceeds from this event help fund scholarships for people to take art lessons at Valley Art and also for Forest Grove High School students who plan to pursue art education in college.