Last year’s TroutfesT included 1,000 participants, though 200 fishermen were turned away as the event sold out early. For this year’s event, to be held on Big Bear Lake on October 3 and 4, the entry deadline is September 23 and, at present, there are less than 200 spaces available for the trout derby, which includes cash prizes—and a tagged fish worth a brand new Ford F150 … [Read more...] about October’s TroutfesT to Include Tagged Fish Worth a Ford F150; Anglers Encouraged to Register Before Trout Derby Sells Out
Recreation
Twelve Athletes Still in the Running for the 2009 Conquer the Bear Title; Series Culminates With Saturday’s 26.2 Mile Marathon
This Saturday, September 12, brings the second Big Bear Lake Marathon, as the Run the Bear event, which also includes a half-marathon, 5K and free Kids’ Kritter Run, gets underway, starting first with the bike tour, which launches from Pine Knot Landing at 6:30am. For 12 athletes, Saturday’s Run the Bear will be the culmination of a strenuous year, as they will participate in … [Read more...] about Twelve Athletes Still in the Running for the 2009 Conquer the Bear Title; Series Culminates With Saturday’s 26.2 Mile Marathon
Historical Museum Open for Labor Day; Big Bear Valley Historical Society Meets at DC on Wednesday
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society’s museum, the only museum in the San Bernardino mountains, is open today (September 7), for the final Monday of the summer season—though the historical museum is open on weekends and Wednesdays into October. The historical museum, located on Greenway Drive in Big Bear City (where Highways 18 and 38 overlap) is open until 4pm and admission … [Read more...] about Historical Museum Open for Labor Day; Big Bear Valley Historical Society Meets at DC on Wednesday
Boaters Reminded to Abstain from Alcohol and Wear a Life Jacket; Free Fishing on Big Bear Lake for Labor Day Holiday
The Labor Day holiday should be a great day for boating, with a forecast for sunny skies and water temperatures for Big Bear Lake averaging 68 degrees. However, before boaters hit the water, the State Department of Boating and Waterways Director Raymond Tsuneyoshi reminds, “It is important that boaters maintain a proper lookout, abstain from alcohol, and wear a life jacket.” In … [Read more...] about Boaters Reminded to Abstain from Alcohol and Wear a Life Jacket; Free Fishing on Big Bear Lake for Labor Day Holiday
Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
The hills will be alive with music, if you will, as there will be a number of bands and local musicians performing in the Big Bear Valley over the Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday evening, the Village Business Association hosts their second-to-last Friday Night in the Village event, which runs from 5 to 8pm and includes three different acts along Pine Knot Avenue and Village … [Read more...] about Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend