Big Bear Events

Big Bear Lake's 39th annual Oktoberfest, rated Southern California's #1 Oktoberfest, runs weekends, opening at noon on Saturday & Sunday, through October 31.  This special Friday run of the 'Fest is open to Big Bear Valley locals at a cost of $3, which will benefit the Big Bear Valley Historical Society. German band Die Franken Power Express will provide the music on this … [Read more...] about Locals Night at Oktoberfest

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

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

More than 40 pro snowboarders will compete for cash prizes in this one-day only event at Bear Mountain Resort. The pro-invitational event, on 110 tons of snow, includes vendor booths, autograph signings, giveaways, full bar on site, and two film screenings after the sun goes down. Admission is free to the public. … [Read more...] about Hot Dawgz and Hand Rails at Bear Mountain

Big Bear High's Class of 1989 holds their 20-year reunion, following homecoming festivities on Minder Field (at BBMS) on Saturday afternoon. The Class of 1989 reunites at the Robinhood Resort, located between Pine Knot and Bartlett on Lakeview Drive in Big Bear Lake. Reunion event will include a tri-tip dinner at a cost of $40 per person, or $75 per couple. To RSVP, please … [Read more...] about Big Bear High School Class of 1989 Reunion