Big Bear Lake Upcoming Events
With an abundance of events in Big Bear Lake, California taking place throughout the year, there’s never a dull moment when you stay at Big Bear Frontier! From the famed Oktoberfest to the celebrated Annual Bald Eagle Count, learn more about the Big Bear Lake upcoming events and start planning your next trip to Southern California today!
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Summer Events
JazzTrax Smooth Jazz Festival
The onset of summer is great for jazz aficionados. Atop Snow Summit, the JazzTrax Smooth Jazz Festival melodically meanders through the mountains.
Big Bear Mountain in Old Miners' Days
This celebratory occasion features a variety of contests, and a spicy chili cook-off to honor the miners that once laboriously dug through the mountain.
The 4th of July
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display ignites the sky with wonder.
Antique Car Show
Car enthusiasts will enjoy this specialized event of over 500 hot rods, roadsters, and classic autos rev it up.
Fall Events
International Film Festival
Documentaries, short-films, animation and independent films from around the world are showcased at this prestigious event.
Oktoberfest
The age-old German tradition makes way with a bounty of contests, games, booze and tasty German treats.
Winter Events
Christmastime
Big Bear Village is decorated with festive holiday cheer, and carolers can be heard singing in the streets.
Star Parties
A popular nighttime activity in February, visitors can explore the universe through a telescope as astronomers guide them through the night sky.
New Years
An ensemble of lights aligns Snow Summit as snowboarders and skiers swoosh down the mountainside.
Bald Eagle Viewing
January celebrates the beauty of the bald eagle. Tours are held to explore the wilderness, and view these incredible winged-specimens in their natural habitat.
Spring Events
Spring Bird Walks
Spring also means that migratory birds are heading home. Free bird walks offer a closer look at some of Big Bear's flying marvels of nature.
Off-Roading
Big Bear offers ideal trail conditions for 4X4 vehicles to roam and explore as much as your heart desires. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the area before heading out.