Recreational riders heading to Snow Valley Bike Park that Saturday should know that Bandit, Crazy Horse, and Gun Smoke will be off-limits all day while competitors race for a $5,000 top prize.
The two-day fishing competition, organized by Western Outdoor News, features cash prizes, trophies, and thousands of pounds of freshly stocked trout across a full weekend of angling at Big Bear Lake.
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.
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.
An Olympian, a pioneering football coach, a beloved photojournalist, and four others will be honored at a September 11 dinner at Destination Big Bear — with ticket sales closing September 8.
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.
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.
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.
The community group has packed the month with early-morning trail runs at Snow Summit, a guided hike to Grandview Point, a Grays Peak evening trek, a trail cleanup, and even a book club.
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.
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.
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.
Presenters Trish Green and Owen Phairis bring together wildlife and electrical history for the Big Bear Valley Historical Society's September 10 gathering.
More than 200 torch-carrying skiers will light up the mountain on December 31, with free admission to the viewing area — though a full day on the slopes will cost extra.
The annual festival returns August 14–16, timed with the Perseid meteor shower and featuring a brand-new daytime convention at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center.
The annual event promises classic cars and community giving, though the full list of beneficiary organizations could not be confirmed from available information.