Big Bear Lakefest

Experience a weekend filled with activities, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun at Lakefest Big Bear Lake 2026. This event is where adrenaline meets mountain peaks, with a full weekend of trail runs, mountain biking, paddle races, and high-energy action set against the rugged beauty of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Lakefest is where passion for the outdoors meets the heart of Big Bear’s mountain-town spirit.

Big Bear Lakefest Vibes

Catch all the action, music, and mountain magic from Big Bear Lakefest! Tap into the energy of the crowd and the beauty of the lake—right here.

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LakeFest Events

Live Music + Comedy

Rock out to a FREE music concert and comedy acts at the main stage featuring top acts from the High Desert and across the nation.

A band performing live music on an outdoor stage at the Big Bear LakeFest event.

Beer Garden

Relax with an ice-cold beer and savor offerings from local food vendors while enjoying live music performances.

. Friends toasting with beer at a lively gathering in Big Bear, California, celebrating the local brewery culture.

Paint and Sip

Unleash your inner artist against a stunning lakeside backdrop! Join the guided Paint & Sip sessions for a relaxed, fun-filled hour of creativity. Grab a drink, pick up a brush, and craft your own mountain-inspired masterpiece to take home. (Check schedule for session times and registration details!)

Sat at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM

Artist painting a bald eagle artwork during the Lakefest Paint and Sip event outdoors

Farmers Market

Stroll through our open-air market spaces Friday from 3-8 PM featuring local vendors, hand-crafted goods, specialty items, and fresh mountain-made products. It’s the perfect spot to browse unique local crafts, grab an artisan snack, and support small businesses.

Live Wood Carving

Sat at 11 am watch raw timber transform into incredible works of art right before your eyes! Catch our talented local carvers live on-site as they chisel out stunning, detailed sculptures that capture the true spirit of the mountains.

Open Mic

Got a hidden talent? Step up to the mic or cheer on local performers Sat – 1:30 PM! Whether it’s acoustic music, poetry, comedy, or storytelling, our Open Mic stage brings out the best local talent and spontaneous community entertainment.

Puma Karate Demo

Prepare to be amazed by high-energy martial arts discipline and skill Sat at 3 PM! The Puma Karate demonstration showcases incredible focus, agility, and powerful forms, offering an exciting, family-friendly spectacle for all ages.

Martial arts performers demonstrating karate techniques during the Lakefest event near the lake

BMX SHOW

Hold on to your seats! Experience heart-pounding action as elite BMX athletes catch massive air, pull off gravity-defying tricks, and deliver a high-energy stunt show right by the lake that will leave you on the edge of your seat Saturday at 6:45 PM.

Cabins Closest to the Event

Stay close to the excitement with our selection of cabins within biking distance or get a quick ride from Jazzy Bears Ride Service who can drop you off.

Prefer to bike to the park? Have Get Boards drop off bikes right at your door for only $25. As a DBB guest, you save 15% off all rentals, making it easier and more affordable than ever to ride right up to the event!

Modern cabin backyard with hot tub, outdoor dining area, patio seating, and fenced yard surrounded by trees at dusk

Bear Central

1-min drive

Whispering Cottage

2-min drive

Lakefront Manor

2-min drive

Cozy luxury cabin living room with stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, mountain cabin interior, and rustic seating area

Evening Breeze

2-min drive

The Ginger Lodge

2-min drive

Lazy Bear Retreat

2-min drive

Longhorn Lodge

3-min drive

Modern open-concept dining room, kitchen, and living area with fireplace and vaulted wood ceiling

Dew Drop Inn

2-min drive

Meadow’s Edge

2-min drive

Longhorn Lodge

2-min drive

Spacious cabin living room with stone fireplace, wood ceiling, leather seating, and forest views

Top of Conklin

3-min drive

Outdoor hot tub on a wooden deck surrounded by pine trees with mountain cabin backyard view

Oak Tree Retreat

3-min drive

Eagle Point Retreat

3-min drive

Luxury indoor rock jacuzzi and spa area at Edgewood Mansion with skylights and natural wood architecture.

The Edgewood Mansion

3-min drive

Evergreen Gables

3-min drive

Chalet Cervo

3-min drive

Cozy cabin game room featuring a pool table, seating area, bar counter, and entertainment setup with rustic interior decor

Camp Conklin

3-min drive

Falling Leaf Retreat

3-min drive

Mountain Pines Lodge

4-min drive

Lone Wolf Lodge

4-min drive

Transportation

Getting to Lakefest has never been easier. For a fun, reliable, and hassle-free ride, call up Jazzy Bear ride service. Whether you’re staying in town or visiting for the day, Jazzy Bear provides a smooth and scenic ride straight to the event.

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