Big Bear Lake has so many events happening all the time, it can be hard to keep up! On the first Tuesday of every month, we will dedicate Tuesday’s Topic to upcoming events so that you can plan ahead to join us for the fun!
We are still waiting for Old Man Winter to arrive. Maybe his flight was delayed on the East Coast. 😉 Punxsutawney Phil promised us 6 more weeks of winter and we are holding him to it! Even though the snow has been light this season (so far), the Ski Resorts and Snow Play areas have been making snow every chance they get and have good coverage for your wintertime fun.
Following is a list of some of the upcoming special events happening around the valley. When you find something that sounds fun, visit our website at RSVacations.net and book a Big Bear Cabin for your perfect Big Bear Escape!
February
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Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam at Bear Mountain
Feb 01, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest series. The goal of the series is to give something back to the kids. Deviating from the established way snowboard contests are run, we put our heads together and came up with a fresh format. The event is absolutely free, on a first come first serve basis, and boasts tons of free prizes and PB&J sandwiches! Also, everyone who enters walks away with a t-shirt and stickers!! See you on the hill!Please call or visit website(s) for more details.
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com or www.volcom.com
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Women’s Edventures at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit
Feb 01 – 02, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
Two Day Women’s Ski and Snowboard Clinics at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Two Sessions: February 1-2 and March 1-2. Please visit www.womensedventures.com for more details. Please note that reservations must be made one full week in advance.
Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd and Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Night Sessions at Snow Summit Ski Resort
Feb 01, 2014 | 03:00PM – 09:30PM
Night Sessions at Snow Summit. Please call or visit website for rates and more details.
Scheduled Night Sessions:
Saturday Nights through March 8, 2014.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Evening Sessions at the Alpine Slide
Feb 01, 2014 | 05:00PM – 09:00PM
Big Bear’s Alpine Slide offers Evening Sessions every Friday and Saturday Night through March. Tickets are $20 per person. Please call or visit website for more details.Location: Alpine Slide at Magic Mounatin 800 Wildrose Lane
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-4626 Website: www.alpineslidebigbear.com
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Bald Eagle Volunteer Count at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Feb 08, 2014 | 08:00AM – 10:00AM
Volunteer to help the USFS count the bald eagles wintering on the San Bernardino National Forest. Please dress warm and bring your own binoculars. December 21; January 11; February 8; March 8 All volunteer eagle counts meet at the Discovery Center between 8-8:30am. Actual count 9am-10am
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel:(909) 382-2790 Website: http://www.MountainsFoundation.org
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South Series Giant Slalom at Snow Summit
Feb 08, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:30PM
A giant slalom ski race at Snow Summit for USSA members. Please visit www.snowsummitraceteam.org for details.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Bald Eagle Celebration at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Feb 08, 2014 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Join Forest Service Biologist for a 1-hour presentation on the biology of eagles and why they winter in the Big Bear Valley; great for families to learn together about our National Bird! December 27; January 11; February 8; March 8 11am-12pm Free to the Public. Donations appreciated!
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel:(909) 382-2790 Website: http://www.MountainsFoundation.org
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“Youth Orchestras Unite” Pasadena Youth Orchestra and the All Mountain String Ensemble at the PAC
Feb 08, 2014 | 02:00PM – 05:00PM
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents “Youth Orchestras Unite” a special collaboration between the Pasadena Youth String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble and the All Mountain String Ensemble conducted by Sharon Rizzo. The performance is FREE to all.
The Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra has continually offered robust musical training and personal development for young musicians throughout the San Gabriel Valley for over 40 years.
The PYSO String Orchestra is a separate and integral division of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra. This all-string ensemble, led by conductor Pin Chen, has steadily developed into a prestigious and important asset to PYSO. The String Orchestra provides a unique musical opportunity for string players, grades 6-9, to experience vital musical growth and perform orchestral arrangements within a string ensemble.
The PYSO Wind Ensemble made its debut in 2007. Under the direction of long time conductor and music educator Gary Yearick, this ensemble includes woodwind, brass, and percussion players in grades 6-9 and provides a much-needed venue for wind players and percussionists to sharpen their skills. The Wind Ensemble will occasionally partner with the String Orchestra in performance, giving all musicians the opportunity to perform within a full symphony orchestra setting.
The All Mountain String Ensemble is a combination of the top students in the Big Bear Lighthouse Youth Orchestras and the Arrowhead Arts Youth String Ensembles in the mountains of Southern California. These programs have been solely developed through the tenacity and intense desire of their director, Sharon Rizzo. The students, grades 6-10, compete individually, as well as collectively, on their instruments and have become regionally recognized, winning top honors at music festivals and competitions. They enjoy performing a variety of genres in many unique venues, on and off the mountain.
For more information please call or visit website.
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-5916 Website: www.bigbearartscouncil.org or www.citybigbearlake.com
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South Series Giant Slalom at Snow Summit
Feb 09, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:30PM
A giant slalom ski race at Snow Summit for USSA members. Please visit www.snowsummitraceteam.org for details.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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USASA Slopestyle at Bear Mountain
Feb 09, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
A USASA Snowboarding event at Bear Mountain. USASA is a solid grassroots organization that allows men and women, boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in organized snowboarding. Please visit their website at www.usasa.org.Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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7th Annual Snow Shoe The Bear
Feb 22, 2014 | 07:00AM – 02:00PM
Southern California’s most popular snowshoe event for the entire family with a fully marked 5k or 10k course that starts in The Village and then onto National Forest Trails. You’re encouraged to join us at the incredibly beautiful town of Big Bear Lake for this unique event. The majority of participants are generally first time snowshoers. It’s all about enjoying the snow, sun, friends, trees and completing the course at your own pace in your own style. Whether you choose to walk with your kids and dog, jog in your pajamas or other fun costumes, aim for your best 5k or 10k time or just aim for the finish line – you will want to be a part of Snowshoe the Bear. For more details please visit www.openairbigbear.com or call (909) 224-9315. To register visit www.snowshoethebear.com
Location: Pine Knot Blvd and Village Drive and into Forest Trails
Contact: Tel: (909) 224-9315 Website: www.openairbigbear.com
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Big Bear Idol at the PAC
Feb 22, 2014 | 06:00PM – 10:00PM
The Rotary Club if Big Bear Lake presents “Big Bear Idol” at the PAC. Students from the area compete in various categories with the top three in each category honored. First place finishers qualify for regional competitions. FREE to the Public. Doors open at 6pm
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909)866-4970 Website:www.citybigbearlake.com
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USASA Halfpipe at Bear Mountain
Feb 26, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:30PM
A USASA Snowboarding event. USASA is a solid grassroots organization that allows men and women, boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in organized snowboarding. Registration is from 8-9:30 Event starts at 10:30. Please visit their website at www.usasa.org.
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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War of the Rails Free-Ski Event at Bear Mountain
Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
A Ski and Snowboard event at Bear Mountain. Please call or visit website(s) for more details.
Schedule is as follows:
February 27th Thursday, 2014
Onsite Registration 12-4pmFebruary 28th Friday, 2014
Registration 8am-11am
Practice 8:30-11:30am
Races: 11:45am-12:00pm
Awards: 3:30pm-4:00pmMarch 1st Saturday, 2014 =
Registration 8am-11am
Practice 8:30-11:30am
Races: 11:45am-12:00pm
Awards: 3:30pm-4:00pm
Saturday Night: Monster After Party at AV bar.March 2nd, 2014
If weather is bad on Saturday we will proceed with Saturday’s Schedule on Sunday. If not we will enjoy fun in the sun and athlete participants are welcome to ride the course.Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com or www.warofrails.com
March
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Women’s Edventures at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit
Mar 01 & 02, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
Two Day Women’s Ski and Snowboard Clinics at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Two Sessions: February 1-2 and March 1-2. Please visit www.womensedventures.com for more details. Please note that reservations must be made one full week in advance. - Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd and Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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3rd Annual Big Bear Lake “Polar Plunge” for Special Olympics at Swim Beach
Mar 08, 2014 | 10:00AM – 02:00PM
Special Olympics Southern California is excited to announce the 3rd Annual “Polar Plunge.” Run, walk, or dance into the chilly waters of Big Bear Lake on Saturday, March 8 to raise funds for Special Olympics Inland Empire. For just a minimum of $50, you can participate in the coolest event of 2014 — the Polar Plunge. Not only will you brave the cold waters, but you’ll have the opportunity to earn incentives, party with friends, and support Special Olympics.View Trailer Here: 2013 Polar Plunge
Activities begin at 10 am and “The Plunge” will commence at noon.
The Polar Plunge is an event where all participants race into the frigid waters of Big Bear Lake. Plungers decide how deep they’ll go and how long they stay in the water. Some Plungers only get their ankles wet while others stay in until the lifeguards make them leave the water! The goal of the 3rd Big Bear Polar Plunge is to raise a minimum of $50,000. Your support of this event will help Special Olympics Southern California reach out and provide year-round training and sports programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Inland Empire Region.
Location: Swim Beach at Meadow Park at 41220 Park Avenue
Contact: Tel: (951) 672-7707 Website: www.sosc.org/bigbearplunge
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Bald Eagle Volunteer Count at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Mar 08, 2014 | 08:00AM – 10:00AM
Volunteer to help the USFS count the bald eagles wintering on the San Bernardino National Forest. Please dress warm and bring your own binoculars. December 21; January 11; February 8; March 8 All volunteer eagle counts meet at the Discovery Center between 8-8:30am. Actual count 9am-10am
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel:(909) 382-2790 Website: http://www.MountainsFoundation.org
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KROQ Storms the Mountain at Bear Mountain
Mar 09, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
KROQ Storms Bear Mountain – Get there early because it’s gonna be crowded!Enjoy free music from some pretty awesome bands, ride til you can’t stand anymore, and maybe throw back a few drinks at the bar. It’s going to be a blast!
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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18th Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race and Silent Auction at Snow Summit
Mar 15, 2014 | 08:00AM – 05:00PM
18th Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race and Silent Auction- Pro-Style Giant Slalom. Registration 8:00-9:30am in the middle level at Bear Bottom Lodge. 16 &up $70 to enter, 15 & under $50. Qualifications 10am, elimination 1pm. $3,075 cash purse. Silent Action with tons of prizes to be announced. For more information contact Erin Riddle at (909) 585-5246.
Location: Snow Summit Resort at 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-5246 Website: www.snowsummitraceteam.org
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Transworld Trans-Am at Bear Mountain
Mar 15, 2014 | 08:00AM – 05:00PM
Transworld Trans-Am Snowboard Event at Bear Mountain. This amateur snowboard contest is one of the best in the world and brings out a lot of shredders. For more info please visit website at www.snowboarding.transworld.netLocation: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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CATS Musical “I Do, I Do” at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
Mar 21, 2014 | 07:30PM – 10:00PM
CATS presents “I Do,I Do” a musical about marriage. Originally produced on Boraodway by David Merrick. March 21,22, 26, 28, and 29 at 7:30 PM with matinees on March 23 and 30 at 2:30 pm. Call or visit website for more details
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-4757 or (909) 866-4970 Website: www.bigbeartheater.org
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Tuesday Farmers Market at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center
Apr 01, 2014 | 08:00AM – 01:30PM
Enjoy farm fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers all summer long. The Farmer’s Market also features unique arts, crafts and handmade items by local artisans. Every Tuesday from April 1st until September 23rd. For more information please visit website.Location: Big Bear Convention Center at 42900 Big Bear Blvd.
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-3000 Website www.bigbearevents.com
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The Redlands Bicycle Classic Time Trials on North Shore
Apr 03, 2014 | 10:00AM – 04:00PM
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is shaking things up for its 30th edition, which will run April 3-6 with four stages over four days, including a new opening time trial course at elevation. The longer, flatter time trial at Big Bear Lake about 64 km northeast of downtown Redlands will replace the 4.9 km uphill Highland Avenue prologue course that has marked the start of USA Cycling’s National Race Calendar for the past several years.For more details please visit website.
Location: The East Boat Ramp on North Shore Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-2638 Website: www.redlandsclassic.com
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Moonridge Wolf Pups 4th Birthday Celebration at Moonridge Animal Park
Apr 12, 2014 | 11:00AM – 02:00PM
On April 12th, the Moonridge Wolf Puppy Pack (all nine of them) will celebrate their 4th birthday on this earth. Please plan to help us celebrate their birthday at the Moonridge Zoo in Big Bear Lake, CA. The Zoo is located across the street from the Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43285 Goldmine Drive. The party will run from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM with gifts and treats for the pups, and we’ll have Docents available to share with you all of the details about the 5 boys and 4 girls that were born here in Big Bear to parents Navarre and Wakiza. For more details please call or visit website. (909) 878-4200. Location: Big Bear Alpine Zoo at 43285 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel:(909) 878-4200 Website: www.bigbearzoo.org
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MS Walk: Big Bear
May 03, 2014 | 09:00AM – 05:00PM
The 2014 Big Bear MS Walk takes place on Saturday May 3rd on the North Shore’s Alpine Pedal Path. The start/finish line will be at North Shore Elementary School. Check in is at 9:00 AM with Opening Ceremonies and Warm Up at 10:30 AM and Official Start is at 11:00 AM. Please call or visit website for more details.
Location: Northshore Elementary School at 765 Stanfield Cutoff Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 226-6725 Website: www.walkmssocal.org
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May Trout Classic – Jim Hall Memorial
May 17, 2014 | 06:00AM – 06:00PM
The May Trout Classic is Saturday, May 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an opportunity to catch a tagged trout worth $10,000 The two day event is open to all ages and skill levels. Entry fee is $65 for adults and free entry for juniors (16 years and younger) with a paid adult. Entry forms are available at The Big Bear Visitor Center, 630 Bartlett Road (in the Village); Holloways Marina, 398 Edgemoor Rd.; Big Bear Marina, 500 Paine Court or The Big Bear Municipal Water District, 40524 Lakeview Drive. To have an entry form mailed or to register for the event call 909-585-4007 or 909-585-7352 or email Jacque@maytroutclassic.com.
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