The teddy bear, however, has never ceased to be popular. Today, the stuffed animal remains a popular gift and the industry was valued at about $6.4 billion in 2022.

"It's a pretty unique piece. We're going to do everything we can to get it back.” Bear in a Box is offering a $500 reward for the return of the sculpture.

Due to rain in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, organizers have made the decision to move the festivities inside. The Teddy Bears Picnic will be on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Bear Lake Days staple is the car show, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Bear Lake residents and visitors enjoy the Bear Lake Days festivities July 13, 2024.

On Saturday, a Teddy Bear Bash was hosted at Wascana Park. The bash is a “hospital” where kids can bring their favourite stuffed animal, doll or creature to get looked at by a health-care worker.

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