Hi, my name is Fairbear.
My life has been anything but ordinary. At age 1, when most cubs are barely learning to fish, I had already obtained a full-time job in promotions as the official mascot of the Kentucky State Fair. (Yeah, that’s how I roll.) They named me Fairbear, rather unintimidating, I know. But like all other newborns I had no input on what people would call me for the rest of my life - so UNfair. Reluctantly I’ll admit, like the thick brown fur all over my body, it grew on me.
It was not a bad gig either. Imagine walking into your office or school each day and having everyone want to take their picture with you and give you hugs and high-fives. Trust me it’s so awesome I wish everyone could try it. I’m like a regular celebrity around these parts.
Like any privileged golden cub I got to do a lot of traveling in my younger days. I went from fair to fair across this great Bluegrass State. My job was the absolute pinnacle of fun: giving people free stuff (who doesn’t love freebies!) and recruiting people to come enjoy themselves at the Kentucky State Fair. Believe me when I say that recruiting people to eat fried food, ride amazing rides, and listen to awesome music is just as hard as it sounds. About as hard as a teddy bear.
I can’t believe that I turned 34 this year. My beautiful and loyal companion of 30 years, Fairabear, and I often find ourselves sitting on the edge of our den and wondering where the time has gone.
But being middle aged hasn’t slowed us down a bit! It is almost Fair time again, which means I am more than ready to strap that big blue ribbon to my big brown belly and hit the road with my best girl by my side. I want to meet you as bad as you want to meet me so I had my people type up my summer schedule to share with all of you. If you can’t catch me at any of your local fairs, you will get the chance to see me in a coveted performance at the Kidz Biz stage at the Kentucky State Fair. Not to scratch my own back on a tree, but I am a pretty big deal, so get there early for photo ops. See you there!
Fairbear and Fairabears’ Summer Schedule:
June 3rd, 2011 – Muhlenberg County Fair
June 4th, 2011 – Boyle County Fair and Horse Show
June 5th, 2011 – Casey County Fair
June 8th, 2011 – Carlisle County Fair
June 9th, 2011 – St. Matthews Area Community Festival and Taylor County Fair
June 13th, 2011 – Clinton County Fair
June 14th, 2011 – Woodford County Fair
June 15th, 2011 – Murray-Calloway County Fair
June 16th, 2011- Green County Fair
June 18th, 2011- Bullitt County Fair
June 20th, 2011 – Gallatin County Fair
June 21st, 2011 – Garrard County
June 26th, 2011 - Lexington Legends Baseball Game at 5 p.m.
July 30th, 2011 - Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Game at 7 p.m.
August 9th, 2011 - Louisville Bats Baseball Game at 7 p.m.
*All dates subject to change
