Big Bear Events

Looking for what's happening in Big Bear ? This is your official Big Bear Event Calendar. Below you'll find a complete list of upcoming events, from the adrenaline-pumping Big Bear LakeFest in the summer to the festive Oktoberfest in the fall.
Find details and ticket information for every major Big Bear event right here.

A stream of red wine is being poured into a clear wine glass against a dark background at Big Bear
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Big Bear Lake Village Wine Walk

Big Bear Lake Village Wine Walk Get ready, wine lovers! Destination Big Bear is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Big Bear Lake Wine Walk this June. This premier Big Bear event, held in the charming Village,...
A woman trail runner descends a mountain path at Big Bear with a bright sun in the sky and the valley below in the distance.
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Holcomb Valley Trail Run: Your Next Thrilling Venture of Spring Season!

Holcomb Valley Trail Run: Your Next Thrilling Venture of Spring Season! Hey, adventure running friends! Spice up your endurance level with an additive of an adventurous trail run. Wondering why should a trail run be on your bucket list? Becoming...
Two Ford Broncos navigating a rocky trail, with one in the foreground and another behind it, at Big Bear.
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Big Bear Bronco Bash

Big Bear Bronco Bash XXIV Get ready for an unforgettable off-road weekend at Big Bear Lake — it’s time for the Southern California Bronco Bash! This laid-back, community-driven event brings Bronco lovers together for scenic trail runs, dirt-road adventures, and...
Big Bear Fishing for 50K
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Big Bear Fishing for 50K Trout Derby

Big Bear Lake Fishing for $50K Trout Tournament With 5 tagged trout worth $10K each, you could win up to $50K! Plus, a Tournament Champion will win $2,500! Fishin' For $50K is the family event of the season.  Bring out...
A mountain biker rides down a curved dirt trail at Big Bear.
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Summit Bike Park Opening Day – Big Bear

Summit Bike Park Big Bear - Opening Day Opening day is finally dropping at Summit Bike Park, and it’s time to send it.  Big Bear’s summer mountain playground is locked and loaded for another killer season.  From dialing in laps...
Four friends in traditional German attire are raising their steins and smiling at the Maifest festival in Big Bear.
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Big Bear Maifest

Big Bear Lake Maifest Experience the charm of a traditional German spring festival at the 8th Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest.  Known as Oktoberfest's "little sister," Maifest offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with authentic German food, drinks, music, and family-friendly...
A person is basting chicken wings on a grill at Big Bear.
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Big Bear Lake BBQ Festival

Big Bear Lake BBQ Tunes and Brew Get ready to indulge in bold flavors, mountain views, and a weekend full of fun at the Big Bear BBQ Festival 2025! This exciting food-and-music celebration is taking over Meadow Park with the...
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Memorial Day 5K Run in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake Memorial Day 5K Run Get ready to lace up and hit the trails at one of the most scenic high-altitude races in Southern California! The Memorial Day 5K Run at Big Bear Lake is a family-friendly event...
Large white letters spelling out "#SPARTAN" with a smaller sign for "Snow Summit" and a large bear claw logo in the background at Big Bear.
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Spartan Race in Big Bear

Spartan Race in Big Bear The Spartan Race has come back to Big Bear and they will be hosting a Weekend event at Snow Summit throughout the weekend of May 17 - 18, 2025. The 2025 Big Bear Spartan Trifecta...
Season Pass
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Big Bear Season Ski Passes

Lifted: A Guide to Big Bear Ski Season Passes If you've been to Big Bear in the winter, then you know that the top activity is hitting the slopes at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit. Go to new heights, with...
Ski Slopes at Snow Summit Trail Map
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EXPECTED CLOSING DAY

Big Bear Mountain – Expected Closing Dates 2025 Conditions at Bear Mountain are holding up well and has the deepest snowpack of our three resorts. This gives the Bear Mountain team optimism for a longer season.    They are aiming...
A person in a suit skis across a pond of water at the Bear Break pond skimming event at Big Bear Mountain Resort, with spectators watching from the snowy slope.
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Bear Break | Big Bear Spring Break Party

Bear Break | Big Bear Spring Break Party Get Ready for Bear Break Spring Break Bash at Bear Mountain! Spring is just around the corner, and there's no better place to kick off the season than Bear Mountain in Big...