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Events news from Big Bear Valley, cited and current.
Brian Adams directs Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center through October 25, giving mountain audiences a rare chance to see the intimate rock show that preceded Rent.
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A drone show is scheduled for September 6, 2026, at 439 Pineknot Ave in Big Bear Lake, capping off the holiday weekend with a lights-in-the-sky spectacle in the Village.
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The mountain festival blends German traditions with Southern California fun — including live music and mechanical bull riding — at the Convention Center of Big Bear Lake.
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The California-raised performer — who competes in PRCA rodeo and records with a Nashville producer — headlines the free opening-night show on Sept. 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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The annual two-day event fills Pine Knot Avenue with muscle cars, hot rods, and vintage roadsters while funding scholarships and local nonprofits.
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The free waterfront event on Sunday, September 6th features dozens of illuminated vessels along the south shore followed by a synchronized drone show over Pine Knot Marina.
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Breakthrough Task Force's drug-free skateboarding event drew competitors as young as 5 to Sugarloaf Skatepark on August 8, with returning champion Trey Lanza sweeping the advanced division and Best Trick honors.
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The Black Sunday Aircooled & Volksstyle Car Club is hosting a full day of vintage VWs, trophies, raffles, and family fun at the Holiday Inn Resort on Saturday, October 3.
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Beth Wheat's annual reimagining of A Christmas Carol runs four nights this winter, but ticket details and what makes this year's version distinct could not be confirmed from the promotional listing alone.
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Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical, directed by Brian Adams, runs October 15–25, 2026 at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center.
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The Nashville-connected rodeo cowboy and country artist takes the stage September 4 at 6:30 p.m. to kick off the annual event.
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The celebration postponed in June due to fire and wind danger is back on, with a full afternoon of food, games, and a fireworks show at Pioneer Park.
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The long-running mountain jazz festival is approaching nearly two decades of bringing live music to Big Bear Valley, with this year's event reportedly coming up soon.
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The three-day dark sky festival drew astronomy enthusiasts and families to venues across Big Bear Lake — and it's already worth penciling in for next year.
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One of California's oldest Oktoberfest celebrations is back with a new theme — and a packed schedule that runs deep into November near the Convention Center.
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The August 16 event brought original theatrical works to Big Bear Lake, though details on participants and outcomes could not be confirmed.
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The half-century milestone celebration rolled through Rim of the World Drive on August 15.
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Big Bear's youth skateboarding competition returned to Sugarloaf Skatepark for another year of tricks, air, and friendly rivalry.
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The five-day motocross event runs August 19–23 on the resort's ski runs and fire roads, drawing competitors of all ages from across the country.
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The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear bring back the waterfront tradition — this year with a drone show added to the mix.
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