Visitors to Rotary Park were treated on Saturday August 23rd, to the sight of many well-dressed bears picnicing for all to see. Several of these character bears have been donated to Cranbrook and District Arts Council for silent auction. The Art in the Park celebration was the culmination of a summer long Teddy Bear scavenger hunt involving many different Cranbrook businesses as well as a competition for the best-dressed bears. The bears for sale are on display at the Arts Council Gallery at 135 Tenth Av S. and will go to the final bidder on September 30th. All proceeds will go towards Cranbrook and District Arts Council Projects.
Cranbrook and District Arts Council wishes to thank all those businesses who participated, Spring Honda for their sponsorship, Summer Sounds and their sponsors, the face painters and many others who contributed and volunteered for this fun day.
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| Sioban Staplin, President of Cranbrook and District Arts Council emceed the event |
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| Abby Haarstad - winner of the Hide and Seek competition |
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| Kyra Jackson, Runner up in the Hide and Seek competition |
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| Pagey McBookins with both Abby and Christy Haarstad of Pages Book Emporium, winners of the Business category best dressed bear. Pagey was displayed with her specially assembled beach paraphanalia. |
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| The Dunn boys hauled in the votes for a tie win for the People's Choice |
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| Doug Mitchell ,who was part of the entertainment line-up |
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| The crowd was treated to the music of Leather Britches, Angus MacDonald, Rod Wilson and Will Nicholsen. Maddi Keiver and Audrey Jane also helped to entertain the crowd |
Tamarack House with their 'Kustit' bear won the Over 14 years category. Jacob Dunn won in the Under 14 category with his bear Pronto.
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