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Weekdays from $109 / Weekends $139
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| Kids Love Big Bear Too!  It's a fact - kids have the most fun of all in Big Bear! Here are some ideas for adventures and quiet moments, too, to fill your visit with discovery and laughter...- Catch your first fish.
- Board the Big Bear Pirate Ship.
- See grizzly and black bears, bison & wolves at Moonridge Animal Park.
- Ride the Alpine Slide & the Waterslide, drive a go-cart or play a round of miniature golf.
- Walk, bike, skate or stroll the Alpine Pedal Path along the lake.
- Ride the Scenic Sky Chair to the top of the mountain & hike or bike forest trails, or ride the Sky Chair back down, too.
- Play a board game out on the deck.
 - Enjoy a pony ride or the petting zoo.
- Learn to water ski, or go parasailing, jet skiing or windsurfing.
- Take a canoe tour with a Discovery Center naturalist.
- Take a hike, easy or challenging.
- Off-Road on a guided tour.
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|  Get on the Lake! Whether it's fishing, parasailing, waterskiing, jetskiing or just hanging out on a pontoon boat, Big Bear Lake has several full-service marinas to fit any boating need and also offerrs lessons for any boating activity. |
August 3: Old miners' days Parade 
along Big Bear Blvd., parade route starts at Summit Blvd to Bonanza Trail, parade starts 12:30 p.m., Admission: FREE 909.866.4607 With a military flyover, visiting bands, local floats, civic organizations, marching groups, and Old Miners' characters. |
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| | Big Bear Renaissance Faire August 9-10 & 16-17, 2008 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Pedersens Mill, Fawnskin
Big Bear's towering pines, lush oaks and meandering streams set the tone for an authentic Elizabethan era renaissance faire. Here you will see Queen Elizabeth's Royal Court, Knights Jousting on Horseback, Archery Tournament, Live Steel Battle, Living History Encampments & Demonstrations, Ethnic Food & Drink, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, Musicians & Singers, Midsummer Fairy Forest Children's Area, Featuring our Special Guest Entertainers the Poxy Boggards. |
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Pleasure Point Marina and Golden Bear Cottages are teaming up for the best boating and lodging deal on the mountain: 10% to 25% off on boat rentals at Pleasure Point Marina, while staying at Golden Bear Cottages during their 33% off three day weekday vacation offer.
Big Bear Lake Vacations and Baseball Offer
Free family baseball package to the Dodgers minor league affiliate just 45 minutes away in San Bernardino, along with weekday resort cabin rentals at Golden Bear Cottages. It's exciting: Inland Empire 66ers Baseball. | Seven Summits of Big BearWhy do we climb them? Because they're there. Hiking in Big Bear. This is your chance to really play in your own backyard. What an accomplishment it will be for you to be able to know and say that you have visited all of Big Bear's peaks AND that you did it in one year!
The hikes are free; our obligation is simply to preserve the forest as we enjoy it (and respect USFS regulations). Join us and be part of the first Seven Summits of Big Bear team! Hikes run through August. You can do it!
Seven Summits information | You can still stay close to home, but visit a different world in Big Bear Lake.
More Upcoming Events
Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond July 26, 2008 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. Big Bear Discovery Center Join us for bluegrass music and family fun with arts & crafts, gold panning, guided nature walks and more. This year's lineup is packed with some of the finest bluegrass artists in the industry including: *Sligo Rags *Scott Gates and Pacific Ocean Bluegrass Band *The Mill Creek Boys *South Coast *Bear Bones *Holcomb Valley Boys *Phil Christie *Mountain String Band
Big Bear is proud to be the sponsor of this exciting all-day event and we will be offering lodging packages. This is promising to be a great event for the whole family!
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Welcome Aboard Miss Liberty Paddleboat Steamer at
Pine Knot Landing… Your Gateway to Adventure Located just 2 miles from Golden Bear Cottages next to Big Bear Village at Pine Knot Landing Available for Individual Group Tours, Twilight Cruises, Weddings, Anniversaries, Corporate Events and Retreats, Private Parties & Much More! - Miss Liberty is a year-round operation, weather and lake permitting
- Features a fully narrated one and one-half hour tour highlighting Big Bear Lake's rich history dating
back to 1845, insightful facts and folklore, celebrity homes, movie locations and much more. - Can accommodate up to 100 people for tours, 90 for a dining seating and is accommodated with restrooms and a snack & refreshment bar.
- Available for individually purchased boarding passes and special weekday group rates of $12.00 and weekend rates of $15.00 with reservations for at least 25 passengers as well as for private and corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS Miss Liberty Summer Twilight Blues Cruises Scheduled: June 7th, July 26th, August 9th, September 6th Day Cruising - $50.00 per person & Twilight Cruising - $60.00 per person - Includes: Cruise with entertainment by Mad Mad Marcae & His Lost Roll Of Pennies Blues Band and food by
B's Backyard BBQ. Fireworks Celebration on the Lake - 8:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. - $50.00 per person In addition, this summer we will be launching Twilight Dinner Cruises. Once again, thank you in advance for your interest. We look forward to reserving your event dates and
welcoming you aboard the Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat. Have a fabulous summer! For more information and reservations cal Golden Bear Cottages at 1-800-461-1023, or contact Danielle Elyse Cole Miss Liberty @ Pine Knot Landing… P.O. Box 1885/400 Pine Knot Avenue, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 909.866.8129 or 909.866.6463 - fax - 909.878.5750 www.pineknotmarina.com
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En Espanol… Big Bear Lake y Golden Bear Cottages es el unico centro turistico de alta montana en el Sur de California que esta de temporada durante todo el ano. Big Bear Lake esta ubicado en el San Bernardino National Forest, conocido por ser el mayor bosque urbano en el pais. Con una altitud de 7000 pies y gozando de mas de 300 dias soleados al ano, el esplendido clima, la belleza escenica y la amplia gama de actividades recreativas hacen de Big Bear el lugar ideal para disfrutar de unas perfectas mini vacaciones familiares, actividades al aire libre y salidas romanticas con su pareja.
Para hablar con un representante en espanol, llame Golden Bear Cottages al 909-866-2010
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Golden Bear Cottages August
Old Miners' Days: Square Dancing
Friday, August 01
Old Miners' Days: Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday, August 02
Are you good enough? Come show 'em what you've got at the annual Old Miners' Days Horseshoe Tournament!
Old Miners' Days: Square Dancing
Saturday, August 02
Old Miners' Day Parade
Sunday, August 03
This is the longest running event in Big Bear in its 58th year! Come see bands, floats, and Sheriff Gary Penrod, who is this year's Grand Marshal.
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, August 05
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
Antique Car Club Fun Run
Friday, August 08
August 9th and 10th as well
With 500 antique cars this family fun event is a blast to the past!
Antique Car Club Fun Run
Saturday, August 09
August 9th and 10th as well
With 500 antique cars this family fun event is a blast to the past!
Big Bear Renaissance Faire
Saturday, August 09
Also August 10th, August 16th and 17th
This is the best small town renaissance faire in all of the Southern California!
Music In The Zoo!
Saturday, August 09
Discovery Center Summer Music Series: The Answer
Saturday, August 09
Classic Rock
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Antique Car Club Fun Run
Sunday, August 10
August 9th and 10th as well
With 500 antique cars this family fun event is a blast to the past!
Big Bear Renaissance Faire
Sunday, August 10
Also August 9th, August 16th and 17th
This is the best small town renaissance faire in all of the Southern California!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, August 12
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
Big Bear Renaissance Faire
Saturday, August 16
Also August 9th, 10th,and 17th
This is the best small town renaissance faire in all of the Southern California!
Art on the Lake
Saturday, August 16
and Sunday August 17th
This is the premier art event for Big Bear! The Arts Council strives to bring nothing but exceptional photographers, painters, jewelers, and sculpters to this annual event.
Starry Starry Night Dinner and Dance
Saturday, August 16
Annual Fundraiser for DOVES of Big Bear Valley!
Mountain Man Encampment at The Discovery Center
Saturday, August 16
Come step back in time to the 1820's!
Big Bear Renaissance Faire
Sunday, August 17
Also August 9th and 10th, and 16th
This is the best small town renaissance faire in all of the Southern California!
Art on the Lake
Sunday, August 17
and Sunday August 17th
This is the premier art event for Big Bear! The Arts Council strives to bring nothing but exceptional photographers, painters, jewelers, and sculpters to this annual event.
CATS presents: "Old Time Silent Movie Matinee"
Sunday, August 17
See Wallace Beery in "The Last Of The Mohicans" which was filmed in Big Bear in 1920!
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Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, August 19
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show
Saturday, August 23
A jaw dropping display of antique and classic wooden boats!
Also on Sunday August 24th.
4th Annual Native American Arts Festival
Saturday, August 23
4th Annual Native American Arts Festival
Sunday, August 24
Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show
Sunday, August 24
A jaw dropping display of antique and classic wooden boats!
Also on Saturday August 23rd.
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, August 26
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
Holcomb Valley Rendezvous with The Big Horn Mountain Men
Friday, August 29
Come see an authentic hunting and gaming camp created by a troop of historical re-enactors called the Big Horn Mountain Men.
Also August 30 and 31
Holcomb Valley Rendezvous with The Big Horn Mountain Men
Saturday, August 30
Come see an authentic hunting and gaming camp created by a troop of historical re-enactors called the Big Horn Mountain Men.
Ice Cream Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, August 30
Discovery Center Summer Music Series: James Curry - A Tribute to the Music of John Denver
Saturday, August 30
Big Bear Mountain High!
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Holcomb Valley Rendezvous with The Big Horn Mountain Men
Sunday, August 31
Come see an authentic hunting and gaming camp created by a troop of historical re-enactors called the Big Horn Mountain Men.
CATS Picnic with The LAPD Concert and Jazz Bands
Sunday, August 31
Back by Popular Demand with the CATS Family Singers!
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Golden Bear Cottages September
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 02
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
First Annual Big Bear Marathon
Saturday, September 06
World Class Athletic Competition!
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, September 06
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 09
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival at The Discovery Center
Thursday, September 11
Come see a locally-shot film under the stars!
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Friday, September 12
Also Sept. 13 and Sept. 14
With every type of film imaginable, the Film Festival is your best place to see what is coming next!
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Saturday, September 13
With every type of film imaginable, the Film Festival is your best place to see what is coming next!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, September 13
And September 14
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
13th Annual Run For The Grizzlies!
Saturday, September 13
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, September 13
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Sunday, September 14
With every type of film imaginable, the Film Festival is your best place to see what is coming next!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, September 14
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest celebration is the place to be in Big Bear!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 16
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
9th Annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering
Thursday, September 18
Also September 19, 20 and 21
For the Cowboy in Everyone!
9th Annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering
Friday, September 19
For the Cowboy in Everyone!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, September 20
And September 21
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
9th Annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering
Saturday, September 20
For the Cowboy in Everyone!
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, September 20
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, September 21
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest celebration is the place to be in Big Bear!
9th Annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering
Sunday, September 21
For the Cowboy in Everyone!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 23
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, September 27
And September 28
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
1st Lt. Jared M. Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom
Saturday, September 27
Come support a fallen hero of our community through the Seven Stars Foundation.
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, September 27
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 27
Get down and dirty for America!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, September 28
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest celebration is the place to be in Big Bear!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 30
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
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Golden Bear Cottages October
October Troutfest
Saturday, October 04
This is the biggest fishing tournament in Big Bear!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, October 04
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
Feast of the Harvest Moon
Saturday, October 04
Come celebrate the cultural traditions of the Native Americans who previously occupied this valley!
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, October 04
October Troutfest
Sunday, October 05
This is the biggest fishing tournament in Big Bear!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, October 05
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest celebration is the place to be in Big Bear!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, October 07
Organic and Handmade!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, October 11
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest celebration is the place to be in Big Bear!
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, October 11
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, October 12
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, October 14
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, October 18
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
Wolf Awareness Day at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, October 18
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, October 18
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, October 19
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, October 21
Organic and Handmade!
Flashlight Safari at Moonridge Animal Park
Saturday, October 25
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Saturday, October 25
38th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest!
Sunday, October 26
With the Chicken Dance, log sawing competitions, and of course the best German beer around, our annual Oktoberfest is like no other!
Weekly Farmer's Market
Tuesday, October 28
Every Tuesday!
Organic and Handmade!
Halloween in the Village
Friday, October 31
Bring your kids to the safest place to Trick-or-Treat this Halloween! With 50+ places to stop for candy you are sure to fulfill your sweet tooth.
Boo In The Zoo!
Friday, October 31
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Golden Bear Cottages November
CATS presents: Cinderella
Friday, November 14
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center. Also November 15,16,19,21,22,23, 25, 28 and 29.
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CATS presents: Cinderella
Saturday, November 15
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
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CATS presents: Cinderella
Sunday, November 16
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
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CATS presents: Cinderella
Wednesday, November 19
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
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CATS presents: Cinderella
Friday, November 21
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
Buy Tickets Online
CATS presents: Cinderella
Saturday, November 22
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
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CATS presents: Cinderella
Sunday, November 23
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
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CATS presents: Cinderella
Tuesday, November 25
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
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Santa's Grand Entrance and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 28
Ring in the start of the holiday season with Santa and the lighting of the Big Bear Christmas Tree.
Mountain Christmas Boutique!
Friday, November 28
November 29th and 30th as well! Let the shopping season begin!
CATS presents: Cinderella
Friday, November 28
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
Buy Tickets Online
Mountain Christmas Boutique!
Saturday, November 29
Let the shopping season begin!
CATS presents: Cinderella
Saturday, November 29
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
Buy Tickets Online
Mountain Christmas Boutique!
Sunday, November 30
Let the shopping season begin!
CATS presents: Cinderella
Sunday, November 30
Come see our local theater society perform "Cinderella" at the Performing Arts Center.
Buy Tickets Online
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Golden Bear Cottages December… more to come
New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade
Wednesday, December 31
A spectacular sight to see as 100 skiers and snowboarders carry torches down Miracle Mile to weave a mysterious path of light to ring in the New Year.
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