So long to IBR

After 17 years, the Bears of San Francisco's International Bear Rendezvous held its last yearly weekend event over the Presidents Day holiday. The final winners of the Mr. Bear contest pose one last time for their fans. From left to right: Mr. International Bear Paul Hensley from Seattle; Mr. International Grizzly Curtis Stanton from Los Angeles; Mr. International Daddy Craig Gunderson from Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Mr. International Cub Erik Green from Santa Cruz. Thirteen contestants were entered, including John Caldera, who won the first competition at the 1992 Bear Expo, forerunner to the International Bear Rendezvous.