Following is an excerpt from a press release from Big Bear Lake City Manager, Frank Rush, June 2, 2020. For the most recent COVID-19 info from the City of Big Bear Lake, click here. July 4 Fireworks Decision Expected Later in June The City and Visit Big Bear have partnered this year to produce the annual July 4 fireworks show, and we look forward to continuing this great annual Continue Reading
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 49 years of German fun It's that time again! Rated the #1 Oktoberfest in Southern California, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest offers a unique experience unlike any other and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Set in a gorgeous alpine setting at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, the Big Bear Lake October festival is a true German Continue Reading
4th of July in Big Bear
Big Bear's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular & Events The 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Big Bear, hosted by the Rotary Club, is rated one of the biggest and best shows in Southern California. The fireworks are shot from a barge off of Pine Knot Marina and views from on and around the lake are stunning. The show starts after sundown, between 8:45 and 9:15 pm. Best Places to Watch Continue Reading
Memorial Day Weekend Treasure Hunt in Big Bear
Set sail and find treasure at Memorial Day Weekend yard sales in Big Bear! Who, What, Where, When, Why...? Who? Big Bear homeowners with “stuff” to sell know that Memorial Day Weekend is the weekend to sell it at a yard sale in Big Bear. Any homeowner, especially new homeowners in need of stuff for their cabin, will find it during this weekend! What? Everything from Continue Reading
Big Bear Lake Level Is Up
Big Bear Lake Level Is On The Rise "How low will it go?" Last October, the Big Bear Grizzly asked "How low will it go?" in a featured story about the historically low level of Big Bear Lake at that time. The lake level had dropped to 18 feet below full for the first time since the Big Bear Municipal Water District signed an in lieu agreement in 1977, according to MWD General Manager Mike Continue Reading
47th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 47 years of German fun It's that time again! Rated the #1 Oktoberfest in Southern California, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest offers a unique experience unlike any other and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Set in a gorgeous alpine setting, the Big Bear Lake October festival is a true German celebration based on the lore of the Continue Reading
4th of July Celebration in Big Bear 2017
Big Bear's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular & Events The 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Big Bear, hosted by the Rotary Club, is rated one of the biggest and best shows in Southern California. The fireworks are shot from a barge off of Pine Knot Marina and views from on and around the lake are stunning. The show starts after sundown, between 8:45 and 9:15 pm. Best Continue Reading
Amgen Tour of California – Big Bear Lake Time Trial
Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 Men’s Individual Time Trial – Friday, May 19, 2017 Big Bear Lake is proud to be hosting Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California and their first ever high-altitude time trial on May 19, 2017. The Amgen Tour of California is known as an international, Tour de France-style bicycle road race featuring elite professional cycling teams from around the world. Continue Reading
Record January Snowfall + Lake Level is Up
Record Snowfall in January After back to back storms, January 2017 was the snowiest January in Big Bear in recorded history. With a season total of over 100" at ski resort level, Big Bear surpassed both January 2010 and the previous record of 50" set back in 1979. Average snowfall for the entire season in Big Bear is 62" and the valley received 70" at 8000' or above in the Continue Reading
46th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 46 years of German fun It's that time again! Rated the #1 Oktoberfest in Southern California, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest offers a unique experience unlike any other and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Set in a gorgeous alpine setting, the Big Bear Lake October festival is a true German celebration based on the lore of the Continue Reading
