Big Bear Events: Stars, Stories & Mountain Adventures

Big Bear is packed with excitement this week, from stargazing and science at SkyFest to original theater, mountain challenges and one of Fawnskin’s quirkiest community traditions.

In this email:

• This Weekend in Big Bear
  • Skyfest Big Bear
  • Creating Worlds Playwright Festival
  • Big Bear Romp
  • Fawnskin Annual Doo Dah Parade
  • Conquer the wall
• Next Weekend

  • Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'NEAL

  • Music in the Mountains - The World's Greatest Tribute to Journey
• Big Bear Rodeo Carnival Ticket Pre-Sale is now Live

SkyFest Big Bear

August 14–16 | 12:00–11:00 PM daily

Multiple locations throughout Big Bear

SkyFest transforms Big Bear into a three-day celebration of science, discovery and wonder beneath the stars. Meet NASA and Caltech scientists, journey through the immersive AstroDome, enjoy telescope stargazing at Snow Summit and explore night hikes, astrophotography, live art and family activities.

View SkyFest Big Bear Details

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Creating Worlds Playwright Festival

August 13–16
Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center

The Big Bear Theatre Project presents its inaugural Creating Worlds Playwright Festival—a celebration of original voices and brand-new stories developed in Big Bear.

Audiences will be among the first to experience these works as they come to life on stage, fresh from the page. The festival highlights Big Bear as a place where creativity is encouraged and new art is born.

View Creating Worlds Playwright Festival Details

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Conquer the Wall

Saturday, August 15
Snow Summit, 880 Summit Boulevard

One mile. Straight uphill. At 7,000 feet.

Conquer the Wall invites runners of all ages and abilities to test themselves on one of Big Bear’s most legendary climbs. The course follows “The Wall,” Snow Summit’s steepest ski slope and a route once used by Olympian Ryan Hall during his early training in Big Bear.

View Conquer the Wall Details

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Big Bear Romp

August 13–16
The Lodge at Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Romp returns for four days of fun in the mountains, featuring pool parties, themed dances, lake cruises, bowling, live entertainment, vendors and more.

View Big Bear Romp Details

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Fawnskin Annual Doo Dah Parade

Saturday, August 15
Fawnskin

One of Big Bear’s quirkiest traditions returns to Fawnskin. Expect creative costumes, colorful characters and plenty of small-town fun during this one-of-a-kind community parade.

View Fawnskin Event Information

Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O'NEAL

August 19-23 | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Bear Mountain, 43101 Goldmine Drive

Motocross takes over the mountain as the Big Bear MX Grand Prix by O’NEAL returns to Bear Mountain for five action-packed days of racing.

The course puts Big Bear’s mountain terrain to work with jumps, berms, technical sections and major elevation changes across an approximately three-mile dirt loop. Racers ranging from young riders to 60+ competitors will take on the course, with classes spanning beginner through pro levels.

Spectators can catch the action from Bear Mountain’s base area and patio deck, with food and beverages available and sponsors showcasing products and demos throughout the event.

View Big Bear MX Grand Prix Details

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Music in the Mountains - Journey & Bryan Adams

Saturday, August 22nd | 6:30-9:30

Big Bear Discovery Center

Spend an evening under the stars with DSB – The World’s Greatest Tribute to Journey, bringing the soaring vocals, signature sound and arena-rock energy of Journey to the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.

Summer of ’69 – Tribute to Bryan Adams opens the evening with more classic rock favorites before DSB takes the stage. The concert is part of the Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Music in the Mountains series, with proceeds supporting conservation, recreation and education programs throughout the San Bernardino National Forest.

View Music in the Mountains Details

The Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival is gearing up for a weekend of rodeo action and midway fun in Big Bear, and wristbands are now on sale. 

Guests can buy a one-day unlimited ride wristband for $40 during pre-sale, saving $10 off the $50 gate price. 

The carnival midway will have rides and attractions for all ages, like the Ferris Wheel, Go Gator Coaster, Sizzler, Mindwinder, Round Up, Super Slide, Ballistic Swings, Pirate Funhouse, and more. 

CARNIVAL HOURS 
Friday through Sunday 
12 PM to 10 PM 

Pre-Sale: $40 
At the Gate: $50 

Each wristband includes unlimited carnival rides for one day. Games and food are sold separately. 

We invite our local partners to help spread the word and share the carnival pre-sale with guests, customers, and the community. 

Thanks for helping keep your guests and customers connected to everything happening in Big Bear. We appreciate your continued partnership and support!

Call for General Info
1.800 .424.4232

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