It's that time again!!
The popular decorated acrylic bears make their return from hibernation onto Main Street in Hendersonville this Friday, and organizers are especially excited about this year’s unique batch of designs. They are truly beautiful.
The annual Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk reveal takes place Friday starting at 6 p.m. at the First Citizens Bank Plaza on Main Street. The event kicks off the season when 20 colorful bears will line Main Street to be later auctioned off for charity.
During the reveal, the bears will be unveiled one by one before the crowd. Each bear was purchased by an organization to benefit a charity or nonprofit of their choice. The bears are then painted by local artists.
After reveal, the bears will remain together on the plaza for the weekend before they are dispersed along Main Street. The bears will be displayed on Main Street until they are auctioned off in October.
Last year’s auction raised $47,200 for area charities and nonprofits as well as for the Downtown Hendersonville association.
