Bearfootin' Through Historic Downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina

Where can you find free public displays of beautiful and creative art in a beautiful park-like setting and benefit local charities at the same time? Beautiful, historic downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina is just the place. Bearfootin' in Hendersonville returned after a two year hiatus. These fiberglass bears are sponsored by many local businesses and are colorfully decorated by local artists in varying themes, then these adorable bears welcome you to the park-like streets of downtown from May through October.

Beginning on the left side, right up the street from the Visitor's Center is the first of the bears, the Good Neighbear. Good Neighbor, sponsored by State Farm, sports a pair of black pants with symbols representing the different types of coverage offered by the company. Next, up the street, sponsored by Pardee Hospital, is the Many Paths to Wellness, a momma and cub decorated with the many ways to promote and maintain wellness. On up the same side of the street the next bear encounter is Circle of Life, sponsored by Four Seasons-Compassion for Life. Further up main street is Bearden-Powell, sponsored by Boy Scouts of America, a majestic bear in full boy scout uniform in honor of their 100th anniversary. Next comes the giant panda offering you a Bear Hug sponsored by Shelley's Jewelry. Last on the left side of the street is Hendersonville-A Swinger's Baradise, sponsored by Mast General Store.

Moving on to the right side of the street where Dr. Beary Well greets visitors to the area. Lady LiBearty, sponsored by Liberty Tax Service, welcomes one and all. A little further down the street the Please Don't Feed bear beckons one to the sponsor, Hannah Flanagan's Irish Pub. Moving down the street is Flora Anna Fauna, sponsored by the Garden Club of Hendersonville and Bearhanded, sponsored by Homestead, NC Center for Retirement and Estate Planning and Sherman's Sports and Army Store. Found last on the right side of main street, moving back toward the Visitor's Center is Grin n'Bare It sponsored by Carolina Mountain Gastroenterology, PA.

These bear sculptures have entertained people of all ages. Each of these gorgeous, unique bears will be auctioned off on October 23, 2010 at the charity luncheon and auction at the historic courthouse, from 12:00 noon to 3:30pm, with the proceeds benefiting the downtown area and local charities. Bearfootin' in Hendersonville began in 2003 and over the years has raised considerable monies for several local charities. For additional information call: 828-697-2022 or visit downtownhendersonville.org. For a photo review visit:
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