There's a lot to do in Southern California for Memorial Day Weekend and Big Bear Lake is providing an incentive go to the mountains for it. Visit Big Bear is giving its lodging guests free tickets to the 8th Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest (pronounced My Fest). Big Bear Lake Maifest is a springtime version of Oktoberfest, which provides the same ambiance of cheerful … [Read more...]
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Big Bear Lake Maifest Winners To Advance To United States Beer Stein-holding Championships
On Oktoberfest-type of celebration is taking place in Big Bear Lake, CA, not in October but in May. It's Big Bear Lake Maifest. One f its activities includes a beer stein-holding contest, the winner of which advances to the United States Stein-holding Championships happening in New York City later this fall. Yes there is such a thing and the wiunner of that event moves on to … [Read more...]
Big Bear Eagle Chicks Now Have Names: Sunny And Gizmo
Sunny And Gizmo are the names given to the Big Bear Bald Eagle chicks born to "celebrity" parents Jackie and Shadow. For months, people have been captivated watching the webcam of the parents caring for their baby eagles, feeding them and keeping them warm on cold snow-filled days and nights. And now, like their parents, the baby birds have names. Friends of Big Bear … [Read more...]
In Wake Of The Line Fire, Big Bear Is Back Open And Its Oktoberfest Is Happening
As the Line Fire experienced minimal fire activity in the early morning hours Thursday, according to CalFire, Big Bear is back open and its annual Big Bear Oktoberfest celebration is taking place as usual. "Big Bear is OPEN for business thanks to firefighting crews’ around-the-clock efforts to get the upper hand on the Line Fire incident, which has continued to subside," Dan … [Read more...]
Big Bear Okotberfest 2024 Event Information, Dates & Tickets
Strike up the (oompah) band: Big Bear Oktoberfest is on for 2023. With the Line Fire contained, the hannual event – now in its 54th year – is every weekend in September thru Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Southern California ski resort town's Convention Center. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest serves the very same beer poured at Munich's Oktoberfest. There are two bars inside of the … [Read more...]
Big Bear CA Introduces The Mineshaft Coaster, A Roller Coaster In The Snow
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All the record snow falling on Big Bear Mountain has been somewhat of a cruel tease for Southern Californians. The snowboards and skis are out of the closet ready to be loaded into the car, yet there has actually been too much snow for the mountain to operate. But as people do return and "head to the slopes" they will be … [Read more...]
Santa Goes Snow Tubing In Big Bear Lake, CA, And You Can Join Him
Before he goes out on Christmas Eve to deliver all those packages, Santa Claus likes to have a little fun. One of his activities is to go snow tubing at Big Bear Lake's Snow Play, and you can catch him sliding down the slope on Saturday Dec. 18. He will be there from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. It’s free to visit with Santa, and little ones can get photos with jolly Saint Nick. Once … [Read more...]
Big Bear Oktoberfest Now Open Every Friday In October
Due to (wildly) popular demand, the Big Bear Oktoberfest celebration is now open every Friday in October. This is the first time in the event's 51-year history that people in this mountain resort outside of Los Angeles can hoist big beers, do the chicken dance and yell "Ein Prost!" "It was our guests who wanted to kick-off the weekend early and extend their Oktoberfest … [Read more...]
Big Bear Speedway Is A Winning Los Angeles-Area Go-Kart Track
This Southern California Ski Resort Has Hot Summertime Fun Activities You may think of Big Bear as a cool Southern California winter ski resort but it's also a hot summertime destination. One of the reasons for that is Big Bear Speedway, a winning Los Angeles-area go-kart track. Big Bear Speedway is a large, multi-turn facility with big-time go-karts. It's … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest On Memorial Day Weekend? Heck Yeah, It’s Maifest In Big Bear, CA
German-Style Spring Festival Features Big Beers, Music & More One of the top events at Big Bear Lake in Southern California is its annual Oktoberfest celebration. It's such as fun event that one is not enough. So in May there is "Little Oktoberfest." It is called Maifest and in 2021 it takes place on May 22 and on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 and 30. What … [Read more...]
Big Bear Play Opens In November As Southern California Mountain Gets Snow
LA's Snow Tubing Park Ready For Winter Fun Snow has arrived in Southern California's mountains. Even it means a little assist from man-made machines. Recent evening weather conditions have allowed Big Bear Snow Play to make snow and as such the snow-tubing park opened on Nov. 2. It will continue to stay open and make snow as weather permits. “We’re the only … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Free Shuttles Information & Times
How To Get To And From This Annual Fall Celebration Without Driving You can drive to – but don't have to drive back from – the weekly Oktoberfest celebrations in Big Bear Lake, CA. There are two free shuttle services that will take people back to their lodge, hotel or other accommodations, as well as the Mountain Transit Trolley. All of which is a good idea, … [Read more...]
Big Bear CA Summertime Things To Do: The Tarzan Boat, A Floating Recreational Park
A Weekend Getaway From L.A. At & In The Lake Big Bear is making a big splash this summer with a fun new attraction on the lake. Actually, to be more more accurate, it's not Big Bear making the splash – it's YOU! The Los Angeles-area mountain resort now has something called the Tarzan Boat, which is a diving platform for you to jump in and splash in Big Bear Lake. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Mountain’s Best Bars The Ultimate Nightlife Guide
Like a good run down Miracle Mile, the bars in Big Bear Lake are a thrill on the hill. You take a spill here, and it's not a yard sale, it's a refill. In Big Bear Village there are places to chill and places to get your party fill. Drinking and dancing, or just drinking. Billiards and a band. You might even, as did PubClub.com, get "Shipwrecked" in Big Bear. This mountain … [Read more...]
5th Annual Big Bear Polar Plunge 2016 Date & Details
Getting Wet – And Cold – For Special Olympics Taking the plunge in the Pacific Ocean this time of the year can be a chilly experience in Southern California. Now imagine doing it in the icy water of a mountain lake. But that's what several hundred people will be doing on Saturday, March 5, at the Big Bear Polar Bear Plunge. This is just what it sounds like, jumping … [Read more...]
Big Bear Snow Play Is Nighttime Glow Tubing On Weekends
Inner Tubing A Fun Thing To Do At This Southern California Ski Resort After a day on the slopes, here's something fun to do at night at Big Bear. And it doesn't involve the bars (you can do that after this "cool" activity). Go snow glowing! Big Bear has glow tubing, an inter tube ride down hills with a rainbow of illuminated lights. Called the Big Bear Snow Play, … [Read more...]
Inaugural Big Bear Winter Festival Features Fat Tire Bikes & A Bar
Los Angeles Ski Resort Taking Advantage Of El Nino Snow Taking advantage of all the snow it's been getting this winter from El Nino, two local outfitters have created the inaugural Big Bear Winter Festival. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 & 28, it features a fat bike race and snowshoe races. It also has a festival area with music, a bar, BBQ food and a … [Read more...]