It has been a beautiful summer in Big Bear Lake so far, and this weekend will be no exception! High temps will be in the low 80s° with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Gorgeous!
This weekend brings several special events to the Big Bear Valley, and there really is something
for everyone. In addition to the special events, all of our summer activities are going strong – hiking, biking, lake activities, golf, shopping, and so much more!! Check out the details below and come on up!
If you have never joined us at 6,700′ for summertime fun, come and see what you have been missing! If you have spent time here in the summer before, come on back and see what’s new!! We have lots of sunshine, perfect temperatures and tons of fun all summer long!
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Weekend Events
Big Bear Cycling Festival July 28-August 5th
Aug 1 – 5, 2018
The only week long cycling festival in the United States, the Big Bear Cycling Festival features events and activities that draw thousands of visitors to Big Bear Lake for a few days up to a full week. The Cycling Festival is perfect for the serious cyclist looking for last minute training at altitude before Tour de Big Bear or the recreational cyclist wishing to simply enjoy riding roads and trails in a beautiful mountain landscape.
Grand Marshalls for this year’s Big Bear Cycling Festival will be newly announced Specialized Women Ambassador and former Team Cylance racer Alison Tetrick and four time road race champion and Tour of California Race Ambassador Freddie Rodriguez. Events and activities include group rides (road and mountain), a Cyclefest youth event, new Bike Demo Event, a Poker Ride, Recovery Ride and Time Trials culminating in the Tour de Big Bear road cycling event on Saturday, August 4.
For more information, including festival information and lodging specials, visit www.bigbearcyclingfestival.com.
Location: Various Locations in Big Bear.
Contact: Website: www.bigbearcyclingfestival.com
“Wilderness Living” Big Bear Quilt Show at The Lodge
Aug 03, 2018 10:00AM – Aug 04, 2018 05:00PM
The 2018 Quilt Show “Wilderness Living” at the Lodge in the Village produced by the Big Bear Lake Quilters Guild. Vendors and Marketplace
Friday, August 4th, 10 am-6:00 pm
Saturday, August 5th, 10 am-5 pm
Contest Drawings at 4:45 pm on Saturday
Admission ONLY $5
Location: The Lodge at Big Bear Lake Holiday Inn Resort at 40650 Village Drive
Contact: Website: www.bigbearlakequiltersguild.com Email: BBLquiltersguild@gmail.com
Paint and Sip at Barrel 33 in the Village
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening of painting, wine tasting, and fun with new friends! Barrel 33 is now hosting Bi-Weekly Paint and Sips with Craft to Treasure! Call in advance, we book up fast! The event …
Location: Barrel 33 at 40754 Village Dr Big Bear Lake Ca 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0838 Website: www.barrel33bigbear.com
“AbbaFab” Abba Tribute at the Cave
Aug 03, 2018 | 06:30PM – 11:00PM
ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational Anne Davies, Chelsea Faulds, Scotty Pearson, Nick Davies and a line up of stellar musicians.
This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From the earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on an ABBA journey that is unmatched.
The Cave is a new, intimate music venue in Big Bear that promises to bring you up close and personal with its performers. Doors open at 6:30 pm and concert starts at 7:30 pm, Please call or visit website for ticket information.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0204 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
First Fridays Star Parties at Bear Valley Farms
Aug 03, 2018 | 08:00PM – 10:00PM
First Fridays Under the Stars
Join Bear Valley Astronomers at Bear Valley Farms for an amazing Star Party in an ideal location. Local astronomers will talk about the events in the night sky while sharing their telescopes and expertise. Guests are welcome to BYOB and bring their own blankets and chairs to relax under the stars.
July 6: 8pm-10pm
August 3: 8pm-10pm
September 7: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tickets are $10 and available at ffstarparties.eventbrite.com
Facebook event at www.facebook.com/events/225846301349680/
Location: Bear Valley Farms at 1601 East Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 547-5424 Website: www.bearvalleyfarms.com
8th Annual Tour de Big Bear
Aug 04, 2018 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
Tour de Big Bear will again host riders to Big Bear Lake and provide rides appealing to all level of rider and athlete. Tour de Big Bear Route Options Tour de Big Bear – 25 miles – over 1300 feet of climbing Big Bear Valley Tour – 50 miles –more than 3000 feet of climbing The Grand Tour – 70 miles – over 4,800 feet of climbing THE CLIMB – 107 miles –8,000 feet of challenging climbing HC Gran Fondo – 125 miles – nearly 12,000 feet of climbing
Tour de Big Bear Weekend Events:
The BBCA hosts a two-day cycling expo with 40+ cycling vendors, a complimentary bike valet for registered riders, entry into the New Belgium Beer Garden, our famous raffle and live entertainment during Saturday’s festivities. Tour de Big Bear is a timed event and includes the Tour de Big Bear HC Gran Fondo and popular King and Queen of the Mountain Race Segment. Prizes are awarded to winners of the competitive events. All registered riders receive a goody bag, custom-designed finishers’ medal, and a high-performance, technical shirt and much more. Each Tour de Big Bear distance is staffed with Course Marshalls, numerous legendary nutrition/hydration aid stations, first aid attendants, and rider safety and repair vehicles. Rounding out the weekend are complimentary organized recovery ride and competitive time trial race on Sunday, August 5.
For more information, including registration details visit www.TourdeBigBear.com.
Location: Starts at Pine Knot Blvd and Village Drive
Contact: Website: www.tourdebigbear.com
The 17th Annual Big Bear Valley Renaissance Faire in Fawnskin
Aug 04, 2018 | 10:00AM – 06:00PM
The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Faire takes place July 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 and 4-5, 11-12 at Pederson’s Mill in Fawnskin. Our Faire is a continual day of mirth and merriment, excitement and education. The village streets lead you past crafts, costumes, food, stages, and games. The Enchanted Shire has six stages of ongoing shows performing every half-hour. There is also an arena for the jousts and the Great Square for pirate battles, maypole dances, and other fun!
For complete schedule details please call or visit website
Location: Pederson’s Mill at 39115 Rim of the World Drive in Fawnskin
Contact: Tel: (626) 623-9907 Website: www.bbvrsinc.com
Music in the Mountains #3 “DSB” (Journey Tribute) with “Live from Earth” (Pat Benatar Tribute)
Aug 04, 2018 | 05:00PM – 10:00PM
Music in the Mountains #3 at the Discovery Center will take place on Saturday August 4th with DSB’s Tribute to Journey and special guest Live from Earth’s Pat Benatar Tribute
Here are the headliners and dates for the 2018 season:
#1 July 7: LED ZEPAGAIN with Mountaintop Stings
#2 July 21: THE GARTH GUY with Vegas McGraw
#3 August 4: DSB with Live From Earth
#4 August 18: MIRAGE with Petty and The Heartshakers
#5 September 1: THE LONG RUN (TLR) with Shannon Rae & 100 Proof
Music in the Mountains proceeds will continue to benefit the Mountains Foundation’s six powerful programs that focus on conservation, recreation, and education programs; many benefiting the Big Bear Valley.
Tickets prices represent all five concerts and are available online at MountainsFoundation.org.
Please visit website for pricing and more details as there are a variety of options including Season Passes. Children 12 & Under; FREE!
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel: (909) 382-2790 Website: www.mountainsfoundation.org/music-in-the-mountains
Freddie McGregor at the Cave
Aug 04, 2018 | 06:30PM – 11:30PM
Internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer, Freddie McGregor, O.D., has made significant contributions to Reggae music since inception, and has also helped to shape it with his conscious lyrics and Philly-Soul style for over 50 years.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0204 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
Movies in the Meadow at Snow Summit: WALL-E
Aug 04, 2018 | 08:00PM – 11:00PM
Movies in the Meadow Summer Series at Snow Summit
Join us at Snow Summit on select dates for our Movies in the Meadow series and enjoy your favorite movies under the stars for FREE
All screenings are hosted in the Snow Summit base area and feature family-friendly films throughout the year
Admission is FREE with concessions available for purchase at Bighorn Smokehouse. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Folding camping chairs and blankets are permitted. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Upcoming screenings:
Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. Rango
Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Wonder Woman
Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Coco
Saturday, August 4 at 7:45 p.m. WALL-E
Saturday, August 11 at 7:45 p.m. A Wrinkle in Time
Click Here for more details
Location: Snow Summit Resort at 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (844) GO2 – BEAR Website: https://bit.ly/2qjb13s
Big Bear SPNDX Stampede
Aug 05, 2018 | 10:00AM – 04:00PM
New to the Big Bear Cycling Festival is the SPNDX Stampede, Big Bear Lake’s first gravel ride event. If your tank still has some juice in it after Tour de Big Bear . . . swap out the tires and hit the dirt. Taking place on Sunday following the Tour de Big Bear road event riders start in the Village and are challenged with a 44 mile route including fire road climbs and single track through the trees, that will make it a Stampede like no other in the series.
For more information, including registration details visit www.spndxstampede.com
Location: The Xmas Tree Lot at Pine Knot and Village Drive
Contact: Website: www.spndxstampede.com
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!
Held in the high country of Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains, riders of all levels escape the summer heat and cruise alpine roadways, over high mountain passes like Onyx Summit (elevation of 8,443 feet), and around Big Bear and Baldwin Lakes. Each Tour distance includes portions of the 2010, 2012 AMGEN Tour of California. Stages Phil Liggett named “one of the best cycling stages we’ve seen in America, ever!”
The 15th annual Big Bear Valley Renaissance Faire takes place August 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 at Pederson’s Mill in Fawnskin. Our Faire is a continual day of mirth and merriment, excitement and education. The village streets lead you past crafts, costumes, food, stages, and games. The Enchanted Shire has six stages of ongoing shows performing every half-hour. There is also an arena for the jousts and the Great Square for pirate battles, maypole dances, and other fun!
The 27th Annual Antique Car Club’s Fun Run takes place Friday August 12th through Sunday August 14th. The Fun Run features a car show with 500+ cars – roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods, lining the streets of Big Bear Village. Friday is registration day from 9-5 pm for participants at the Bartlett Parking Lot, Saturday is the day to view the cars on display from 9-4 pm and the Fun Run drive around the Lake takes place at 3pm at the end of day on Saturday, and the awards ceremonies are on Sunday starting at 9:00 am.
The show features classic woodenboats, Chris-Craft models and other antique vessels. The event is sponsored by the Antique & Classic Boat Society, Souther California Chapter, and Nottingham’s Tavern. There is expected to be between 25 and 30 boats to start arriving on Thursday August 18. A Big Bear Lake Poker Run is scheduled for Friday August 20 for participants in the show.Boats will be on display at the Pine Knot Landing Docks from 9am to 4pm on Saturday. Admission is free, and most of the boat owners and skippers will be there to talk about the history of their boats. Classic Cars from the Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club will also be on display.The Antique Wooden Boat Show at Pine Knot Landing takes place on Saturday August 22nd with a jaw dropping display of antique and classic wooden boats. FREE to All.
Music in the Mountains #5 with “The Long Run” Eagles Tribute at the Discovery Center will take place on Saturday September 3rd.
The Big Bear parade is the longest running community event in the Valley and has brought residents and visitors together to celebrate the heritage of the Big Bear Valley and honor members of our community and the Nation’s military. Once again this year, Old Miners and the Village Business Association bring this traditional event to the Village, the Heart of Big Bear.
Trail running in the San Bernardino Mountains at it’s finest will be on display for the Kodiak 100 miler, the Kodiak 50 miler and Kodiak 50K. Southern California mountains tend to surprise people, especially in September-its phenomenal conditions. It’s typically sunny, the temperature is almost always comfortable, considering this course is ALL between 5,100′ and 10,000′ .
The Holcomb Valley Rendezvous is an authentic hunting and gaming camp created by a troop of historical re-enactors called the Big Horn Mountain Men. A living History Encampment of the Fur Trade Era of the American West, spanning the time period of the French and Indian War (1700) to 1840. Fun for the whole family – Step back in time and visit a high mountain encampment of Mountain Men and their families. Meet colorful characters in costumes of the time period. See history come alive with demonstrations of primitive skills: flint and steel fire starting, Dutch oven cooking, basket making, leather work, scrimshaw, tomahawk and knife throwing, target shooting with muzzle loading rifles, pistols and trade guns. Mountain Men live in tipis and a wide assortment of period canvas tentage; trade goods and primitive clothing available for sale at several traders.
The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. His music raised our conscientiousness to work toward a sustainable future for our world environmentally, socially and politically.
The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 45 years of German style family fun and good times this year. Rated Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest, this Fall’s festival offers authentic German entertainment, food and beer!
Ready to get your paddle on? The 8th annual Big Bear PaddleFest is held on the South Shore of Big Bear Lake, hosted by North Shore Trading Company. 5K Recreational Race, 10K Elite Race, 20K Around the Lake Challenge, Sprints and Relay Races. Music, Sports and Boating Expo and much more.
The Second Annual Big Bear North Shore Half Marathon 5k and 10K
Since 2004, the Big Bear Lake October Troutfest has proven to be a popular outing for all members of your family. Come on up to the crisp clean air of Big Bear and enjoy a weekend among your fellow anglers as you fish for fun and thousands of dollars in cash and prizes!
The Big Bear Alpine Zoo will be hosting its Flashlight Safaris each Saturday for the month of October (3, 10, 17 & 24) with the exception of Halloween and the first Saturday in November (7)
Bring your kids to the safest place to Trick-or-Treat this Halloween! With 50+ places to stop for candy you are sure to fulfill your sweet tooth. Take a walk through the village seeing all the horrors that it has to offer! Don’t forget your costume or you’ll miss out on the trick or treating!
Bring the children on this special day for a late afternoon/early evening of Tricks ‘n Treat “Visit the graveyard and pumpkin patch, as well as the goblins throughout the zoo. There will also be games, prizes and costume contests”. Also enjoy seeing the zoo animals receive their Halloween treats too!
Let the holiday shopping begin! Featuring more than 50 artists and crafters who specialize in handmade unique arts and crafts. It’s a great place to shop for truly unique Christmas gifts!
Come and Enjoy the Festivities at Santa’s Grand Entrance in the Village. Entertainment starts at @ 5:00 PM and Santa and Mrs Claus will arrive in his sleigh at @ 6:00 PM. Santa will also be at the Xmas Tree Lot every Weekend from 10-4 pm until December 20th.
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