Burgermeister Hans Bandows and family host the 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest, weekends through October 31 at the Big Bear Convention Center, located on Big Bear Boulevard at Division at Big Bear Lake's east end. Open Saturdays noon to midnight, and Sundays noon to 5:30pm. Regular adult admission is $12 Saturdays, $6 Sundays (with discounts for seniors and children). … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
America’s Heroes Weekend at Oktoberfest
The 39th annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest kicks off with a special salute to America's heroes, including a 1:30pm opening day tribute on Saturday, featuring the Bear Valley Marine Corps League Color Guard and the Big Bear High School choir. Free admission for past and present military, law enforcement and firefighters. Regular adult Saturday admission is $12, Sunday admission … [Read more...] about America’s Heroes Weekend at Oktoberfest
Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
This Saturday’s Run the Bear event, coordinated by the Lighthouse Project and staffed by countless local volunteers, drew roughly 1,250 participants in the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Kids’ Kritter Run, and the bike tour, which cycled out of Pine Knot Landing before the sun came up on what turned out to be a beautiful day. Forty-year-old Tony Torres, winner of last … [Read more...] about Over 1,200 Participate in Saturday’s Run the Bear Events; First-Place Finishes for Tony Torres, and Locals Nick Comiskey and Jonathan Stiles
Bears Lose Home Football Opener to Aquinas; Homecoming on September 26
In other sporting news, the Bears varsity football team lost their first home game against Aquinas, in a score of 17-20. The next home games for the Bears of Big Bear High will be on Saturday, September 26 against San Jacinto; homecoming festivities will take place on Minder Field (at Big Bear Middle School) during half-time of the varsity football game on the 26th. … [Read more...] about Bears Lose Home Football Opener to Aquinas; Homecoming on September 26
Sheriff’s Station Investigating Fraudulent Phone Solicitations for BBHS
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is investigating fraudulent phone solicitations, as individuals within the Big Bear Valley have been called in recent days, being asked to make a contribution to Big Bear High School. Sheriff’s Deputy Lonnie Siebert tells KBHR, “Nobody is soliciting for Big Bear High School, so this is a scam.” That said, if you receive a phone call asking for a … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Station Investigating Fraudulent Phone Solicitations for BBHS