We do have bears downtown along Main Street, but not the kind you think!

Every year the city brings in a group of new bears. The local downtown businesses sponsor a bear and a local artist paints it. They are displayed along Main Street from May through October. At that time they are auctioned off to raise money for various non-profits. You can buy a bear for your yard, or to donate to someone.

It is fun to walk along Main Street and see all of the bears and artwork, and it is nice to see the city sponsoring non-profits in need of additional funds. Can you find all of the bears? Stop by the Hendersonville Information Center on South Main for a list!