Events in Big Bear Lake

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Event Calendar for Big Bear Lake, California

Every month, there's something special and unique going on up here in Big Bear. And we don't want you to miss anything. Visit the calendar page on this website so you can arrange your calendar to experience year round fun.
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October - Annual Oktoberfest
Eins, Zwei, Drei, Gí Suffa! Take a break from your responsibilities, lower your inhibitions and surrender to the spirit of the 37rd annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest. Click here for more info

37th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sept 15 through October 27, 2007

Activity Schedule

37th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Schedule of Events
(Updated July 18, 2007. Schedule is subject to change)

Ongoing events taking place each weekend include:

* Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day both Saturdays and Sundays.
* The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening.
* Children's contests held Sundays at approximately 3:00 p.m.
* Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Please note: On Saturdays after 6:00 p.m. only persons 21 years and older will be admitted. However, families with children who have entered Oktoberfest prior to 6:00 p.m. will not be asked to leave Oktoberfest after 6:00 p.m.

Weekend 3
Saturday, September 29 (Noon - Midnight)
12:30 p.m. - Midnight - Die Treppensteiger Band, direct from Germany
2:00 p.m. - Die Gemutlichen Schuhplattler
5:00 p.m. - Die Gemutlichen Schuhplattler
6:00 p.m. - Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest Preliminary

Sunday, September 30 (Noon - 5:30 p.m.)
Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Die Treppensteiger Band, direct from Germany
2:00 p.m. - Die Gemutlichen Schuhplattler

Weekend 4
Friday, October 5 (6:00 p.m. - Midnight)
LOCAL'S NIGHT
6:00 p.m. - Midnight - Die Treppensteiger Band, direct from Germany
7:00 p.m. - The Joyful Noise Cloggers

Saturday, October 6 ( Noon - Midnight)
12:30 p.m. - Midnight - Die Treppensteiger Band, direct from Germany
2:00 p.m. - Danube Swabain Dancers
5:00 p.m. - Danube Swabain Dancers
6:00 p.m. - Semi Finals Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest

Sunday, October 7 (Noon - 6:00 p.m.)
Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Die Treppensteiger Band, direct from Germany
2:00 p.m. - Danube Swabain Dancers

Weekend 5
Saturday, October 13 (Noon - Midnight)
12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Express Band, Southern California's Premier German band
2:00 p.m. - Cripple Creek Cloggers
5:00 p.m. - Cripple Creek Cloggers
6:00 p.m. - Finals Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest

Sunday, October 14 (Noon - 5:30 p.m.)
Noon - 5:30 p.m. - The Express Band, Southern California's Premier German band
2:00 p.m. - Cripple Creek Cloggers

Weekend 6
Saturday, October 20 (Noon - Midnight)
12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Express Band, Southern California's Premier German band
2:00 p.m. - Danube Swabain Dancers
5:00 p.m. - Danube Swabain Dancers

Sunday, October 21 (Noon - 5:30 p.m.)
Noon - 5:30 p.m. - The Express Band, Southern California's Premier German band
2:00 p.m. - Danube Swabain Dancers

Weekend 7
Saturday, October 27 (Noon - Midnight)
12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Express Band, Southern California's Premier German band
2:00 p.m. - Big Bear Polka Tots
3:00 p.m. - Children's Halloween Costume Contest
9:00 p.m. - Adult Halloween Costume Contest
10:30 p.m. - Auf Wiedersehen - Closing Ceremonies

Event location(s): Big Bear Lake Convention Center (909) 585-3000

November - Mountain Holiday Shopping Starts the Season Right!
One-of-a-kind merchandise ideal for original gift giving. Thanksgiving Weekend, Santa arrives, a sign that Christmas is around thee corner.

December - Christmas in the Village & New Year's Down Slope Celebration
Strolling carolers in Big Bear Village and New Year's Eve... Head to Snow Summit for a spectacular view of skiers and snowboarders gliding down the mountain in a steady stream and glow of lights.

January - Big Bear Eagle Tours
Few experiences in nature can match the thrill of watching the soaring flight of a bald eagle, high in the bright blue winter skies of Big Bear Lake.

February - Big Bear Grand Tour of the Universe/Star Parties
Take a guided tour of the universe with astronomers while you visit the stars through a telescope. Remember to bundle up for those outdoor nighttime adventures!

March - Springfest and Brewfest
Kick-up Spring Break at Big Bear's Bear Mountain's crazy pond skimming competition or sample local breweries' latest concoctions at BrewFest.

April - Birdwalks at WildWings
Grab your walking shoes, a pair of binoculars and get ready to spot indigenous birds who have found their way back home to Big Bear Lake.

May - Spring Air Fair
Mountains of fun for the entire family with unique crafts, games and live entertainment in the outdoor Beer Garden.

June - Open Sky Music Festival
The mountains are alive with "Blues on the Lake" as jazz fans gather to hear the live music and spicy edibles, all at a spring meadow's lakeside amphitheater.

July - July 4th Fireworks & Old Miners' Days
Shimmering fireworks light up the night skies on July 4th. Relive historic Big Bear at the logging & horseshoe contests, cowboy poetry and chili cook-off.

August - Antique Car Show & Fun Run
Style, pizzazz and 500+hot, hot rods fill the streets of Big Bear.

September - International Film Festival
Independent feature-length films, student films, short documentaries, family films, animation and digital films

For a complete calendar of events click here

Other Big Bear Links to events

Big Bear Convention Center
Big Bear City Renaissance Faire - The Enchanted Shire
Big Bear Los Angeles Film Festivals International and American