The Bears of Hendersonville

While at the Apple Festival we started

'bear hunting.'  Hendersonville has a tradition

of bears decorated in various themes.

Started in 2003, Bearfootin’ was created as a fun way

to raise money for local charities, while displaying

colorful artwork along the downtown sidewalks.

Some bears made us see spots!

Last years Bears raised over $21,000 for local charities.

Bear with a giant ice cream cone, Yum!

You'll have to check out this bears by tilting your head.

I can't figure out how to get them turned the right way.

The bears, Bearfootin’,  returned to Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville on May 6, 2011. They will be on display until October 22 this year.

A musical themed bear stands in front of the

local Irish Pub. (Notice he is on wheels.)

HendersonvilleBears is not sponsored by or affiliated with any government agency or any other organization. It has been funded and created with a private investment of time and resources.

We had a fun time at the Hendersonville Apple Festival with the added treat of a bear hunt.