Meet Pinto Macbean

Meet Pinto Macbean & Pin Point Pinto!

Meet the Town Mascot 
Pinto MacBean

The Town of Bow Island is well known for the dry edible bean industry. An 18 foot high statue of the mascot, "Pinto MacBean" is located adjacent to Highway No. 3 and greets everyone coming into town.

Designed by Jane Osborne and unveiled to the public in 1992, Pinto MacBean was created to promote tourism and signifies the importance of the dry edible bean industry to the area.

Jon Pinto is an artist who lives in Orlando, Florida and has worked for Walt Disney as well as similar companies. You will notice Pinto MacBean is a cartoon character who has M & M Eyes and Veggie Tale Arms and Feet. Mr. Pinto has allowed us to use the new version of Pinto MacBean for our 100th Centennial Celebration.

The “Centennial Pinto MacBean” is very popular and we have received numerous comments of how cute he is.

PIN POINT POINT MACBEAN!

Brought to you by North Forty Mile Tourism Committee!

Pinto Macbean was seen at this week's spotlight business of the week (August 28th) at Bow Island Building Supplies!

Pinto Macbean was super excited to put his very own bowl of Chili into Foremost Chili Cook Off July 21-22 weekend!

Pinto Macbean was at Bow Island's 9th Annual Slo-Pitch Tournament where he was the star of the hoodies with his picture!

Pinto Macbean was celebrating Bow Island's Spotlight Business of the week (July 31st) at LOBO'S Cafe!

Pinto Macbean was seen cruising down the streets of  Lethbridge at Street Wheelers Weekend, Saturday, July 25th!

Pinto Macbean was seen at the Susan Anderson Library with the manager Kathryn on May 16th!

Pinto Macbean was celebrating Bow Island's Spotlight business of the week (July 24th) at Bow Island Apple Drugs!

Pinto Macbean was celebrating Burdett's 110th Anniversary on July long Weekend!

Pinto Macbean was at the Bow Theater for Ladies Night, May 12th hosted by North Forty Mile Tourism Society!

Pinto Macbean was seen in Raymond for Smoke Wind and Fire BBQ Contest July 22-23!

Pinto Macbean was seen at Char's Bar and Bobby's Grill LTD here in Bow Island!

Pinto Macbean was seen at the Bow Island Golf Clubhouse teaching players the proper swing!

Pinto Macbean was celebrating some lunch with Public Works Staff!

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