According to HillQuest.com, the celebration of festivities lasted until after 10 pm that day with an attendance of about 3,000 people.The Hillcrest Association sponsored the first “CityFest” in the spring of 1985.
Bob Walker, owner of The Gallery Store, organized a juried art show, drawing a crowd of about 5,000 people. Active participants filled Fifth Avenue (north of Robinson) with many expressing themselves with paintbrushes on the street.
The following day the painted streets made the front page of the Union-Tribune.Proceeds from Cityfest go towards the upkeep of the Hillcrest sign and other beautification projects in Hillcrest.Learn more about the history of Hillcrest CityFest here.Those who wish to apply for vendor space at Hillcrest.