Easthampton Bear Fest

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Bears are taking over a Hampshire County City.

The Easthampton Bear Fest revolves around an exhibit of life sized bears.

There are 20 large bears and 15 small "baby" bears, which have been decorated and painted by local and regional artists.

The exhibit runs through October 15th, ending with a city-wide, week-long celebration of the arts and an auction of the bears at the Log Cabin Restaurant.