News release from Friends of Downtown Hendersonville:
The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville welcome 20 new works of bear art! While the weather didn’t cooperate for the traditional reveal, they are now on Main Street for display starting Thursday, May 9.
New this year, the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has partnered with the Blue Ridge Community College Collision Repair Refinishing Technology Department to provide the automotive finishing for the Bears. Their state-of-the-art facility trains students in proper vehicle repair and replacement procedures to bring an automobile back to its pre-accident condition. “Working with Blue Ridge has been an amazing experience” said Terrye Jacobs, Downtown Event Coordinator. “Program instructor, Brian Foster, has been an incredible partner, encouraging community participation from his students in taking care of our bears! We are excited to build a great partnership with this program and their crew!”
The bears will remain on Main Street to delight all who pass by, until the auction in the fall at the Historic Courthouse Plaza. Last year’s auction raised $102,000 for local charities, and the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville hopes to continue the tradition of giving this year. The auction is scheduled for October 26, 2024, with virtual bidding opening in September (stay tuned for more details).
View All of the 2024 Bears and their details at hendersonvillenc.gov/2024bears.
The Bears will be on Main Street to bring joy to passersby until the auction in October. Since 2016, over $400,000 has been distributed to nonprofits from the Bearfootin’ Auction. The virtual auction is scheduled to conclude on October 26, 2024, with virtual bidding opening in September (stay tuned for more details).
Additional information about the 2024 Bearfootin’ Art Walk can be found at downtownhendersonville.org.
The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville is a 501c3 organization focusing on the vibrancy of downtown Hendersonville’s Main Street and 7th Avenue Districts. The Friends produce the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Rhythm & Brews, Bearfootin’ Artwalk & Auction, Garden Jubilee, holiday events and more of your favorite downtown activities. Find out how to get involved at downtownhendersonville.org!
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