Big Bear Events

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Old Miners' Days, the Old Miners Association hosts the Miss Clementine contest at the Bartlett parking lot in the Village. The event includes the Old West Fashion Show, where girls and women of all ages present period costumes that feature lace, petticoats, and parasols. For more info contact Sarah Vasquez at 909/585-5796 or via email at … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Miss Clementine Contest

In honor of the Old Miners' Days' 60th anniversary, the Old Miners' Association hosts their annual Chili Cook-Off, which includes vendors, activities, and the chili competition at the Bartlett parking lot in the Village of Big Bear Lake. Admission is $7. For more info, contact Connie Thompson at 909/237-4608 or via email at chiligirl@live.com. (This information is subject to … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Chili Cook-Off

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Old Miners' Days, the Old Miners Association hosts the Calcutta Dinner, their annual eve-of-the-Chili Cook-Off event, at B's Backyard BarBQ. For more info, contact Connie Thompson at 909/237-4608 or via email at chiligirl@live.com. … [Read more...] about Old Miners’ Calcutta Dinner

The Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club hosts its annual Show and Shine at Summit Plaza (just east of Summit Boulevard on Big Bear Boulevard), featuring classic pre-1962 and vintage automobiles. The event also includes the Valley-wide championships of the 5th grade Pinewood Derby at 10am.  For more info call 909/866-3938 or 585-9253. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club’s Show and Shine

Los Vaqueros de Las Montanas, Big Bear's riding club that dates back to 1946, hosts one in a series of horse shows at their arena, located at the eastern-most end of Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Entries taken from 8:30-10am, with the show getting underway at 10. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about Horse Show at Los Vaqueros Arena