Events Calendar for Big Bear Lake
There’s always somethin’ goin’ on in Big Bear Lake, California. Come on up and get an altitude adjustment, we have blue skies and clean air up here at 7,000 feet. Big Bear is a breath of fresh air just waiting to engulf your senses. Once you arrive you won’t want to go back. We hope to welcome you again and again. Visit our site often to review the updates on the calendar.
Below is a list of activities you may wish to consider when making your travel plans.
April 5 - October 25 - Big Bear Farmers Market
Tuesday Mornings 8:30am to 1:00pm
At the Convention Center at Big Bear Lake
(Corner of Big Bear Blvd. and Division)
Everyone loves going to a Farmers Market. Small market growers within a 100 mile radius of Big Bear Lake participate to make this market a local favorite. Fresh hand picked vegetables and fruits are harvested just before the market opens and are delivered straight from the growers to you. All farmers are State Certified.
You will have your choice or natural produce or organic. A large variety of other food items as well as freshly baked breads, nuts, honey, juices, farm fresh eggs, and pies are just the beginning of options to purchase.
In addition to the edible items there are also unique gifts that include soaps, lotions, health and specialty items and unique gifts of all kinds.
Added this year is an outdoor patio with dining and espresso bar to enjoy!
Visit the Farmers Market Web site.
Weekends beginning Sept. 17 thru Oct. 30
41st Annual Oktoberfest!
Experience Southern California’s best and Big Bear Lake’s most cherished event – 41st Annual Oktoberfest! If you haven’t experienced the culinary pleasure of tasting German cuisine this is the place for you! Not able to use your miles for tickets to Germany? Well, not to worry, the cheapest way to experience the highlights of German life is to visit our Big Bear Lake’s Oktoberfest, voted the best in So. Cal. Enjoy various foods, drinks (try German Beer), games, dancing (learn the Chicken Dance) and traditional German music await you.
Located at the Big Bear Convention Center in Big Bear Lake.
OCTOBER 2011......
10/1- 2 Big Bear Lake TroutFest:
Anglers compete for $130,000 in cash and prizes.
Entry Fee: $75, includes goodie bag, hat.
(909)866-5796
10/14-16 – Horro-Fi Film Fest
This event is fast approaching a locals favorite! Featuring horror and sci-fi film screenings, special guests and more. This will be the 3rd Annual Big Bear Lake Horror Film Fest and will be held at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center in Boulder Bay in Big Bear Lake.
(323)604-9874 For More Information
10/29 – Boo in the zoo!
Wow, how can you go wrong with combining kids and exotic animals in the Moonridge Animal Park. This fun loving event starts out your Halloween early. What a great way to be able to use the costume more than once. Don’t forget to bring a container to put your candy in as well, you will be trick-or-treating in the zoo. Yes, and, don’t forget, adults and children are highly encouraged to come as you are not! Win a prize for the best costume(s) in a number of categories. There is Graveyard, Pumpkin Patch, Electric Dungeon of Doom, Witches Brew, Scarecrow Land, Witches Lair, and Goblins throughout the park. The animals in the park will be fed their treats for party goers to watch the fun.
visit the website.
Time: 1:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
43285 Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone:
909 878-4200
10/31 – Halloween In The Village:
Here’s another fun event that your kids will remember for years to come. Adults and kids are encouraged to dress in their spooky best and trick or treat in the village. This fun loving event has been known to attract crowds upwards of 5,000 treaters when Halloween falls on a weekend, there’s plenty of room for more and fun for all. The traffic in the Village is roped off to provide a safe environment for all. We recommend this event as a must do on your list if you are here over the Halloween holiday.
The Trick or Treat festivities begin at 4:30 PM and conclude by 8:00 PM.
Date: 10/31/2011
Time: 4:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
NOVEMBER 2011......
11/25 – Santa & Mrs. Claus’ Arrival to Big Bear:
You better watch out and you better not cry, why? Because Santa Claus is comin’ to town! Participate in the pageantry and special ceremony of welcoming Santa to our Village. He and Mrs. Claus will make there grand entrance and settle in their cabin to make sure they are here to welcome all the little boys and girls and adults too who want to tell Santa their wish list. Once Santa arrives he will be available throughout Big Bear for many breakfasts’, lunches, and events as well as in his Village Cabin on the weekends to greet all who come. Located in central Big Bear Lake.
11/25-27 Christmas in The Mountains of Big Bear Lake
What a great way to find unique, one of a kind gifts for that hard to buy for friend or relative. Or, just get a great gift that is guaranteed not to be a duplicate! Get your shopping done early and have the rest of December to party hardy! This event is geared for all ages and is held at the Big Bear Convention Center in central Big Bear Lake.
Time: 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
42900 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone:
(909)585-3000
11/ 25 – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Here is your chance to experience a wonderful small town celebration. Become part of the community by visiting the Big Bear Village L and enjoy the wonder and excitement of the festivities surrounding the lighting of the largest Christmas Tree in Big Bear. Guests are treated to warm hot chocolate, joining in singing Christmas carols, and just good ol’ fashioned warm your heart fun! Santa’s entrance is always a show stopper. Once Santa arrives he and Mrs. Claus is available for the kiddies to tell their wishes too. Santa is available every weekend thru the holiday.
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
In the Village at the L
DECEMBER 2011......
12/2-4 - A live performance of “A Christmas Carol”
This enduring traditional classic beloved by all is an extra special treat to see it preformed live. This is a great way to introduce children to a love of live theater performances. At The Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center presented by CATS. The performing arts building is in the Boulder Bay area of Big Bear Lake.
12/31 – The Torchlight Parade
An annual event always held on the last night of the year. This is truly a sight to behold, hundreds of skiers coming down the mountain carrying torches makes for the most beautiful sight to bring in the New Year just right! Snow Summit in Big Bear hosts this amazing event.
