The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall exhibit arrives in Big Bear today!  The vehicle caravan will be welcomed by a short ceremony at Veteran's Park at noon today, then proceed to Meadow Park where it will be set up for public viewing Thursday through Sunday.  Bear Valley school children will be visiting the exhibit tomorrow, and the site will be open for continuous viewing.  This is the largest of the traveling wall replicas and includes a special 9/11 tribute.  Take some time to stop by and see this impressive … [Read more...]

The Village Business Association will present their annual 'Autumn Wine Walk' this Saturday, September 21st from 3:30 to 7 pm.  Stroll the Village boutiques, restaurants and shops while sampling fine wines and light hors d’oeuvres.  $30 per person (Pre-sale) • $35 per person (Day of the Event if Available) Purchase tickets at Hunter Halls, UPS Store, The Copper Q, Room-to-Room, Home Warehouse Design Center, and The Shirt Shanty, all located in the Village.  Check-in to get wristbands starts at 3 pm Saturday at the … [Read more...]

The Big Bear City Airport will host their annual 'Air Fair' Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.  Watch the skies today as the vintage aircraft arrive.  All vendor booths have been sold out also, so this should be a great day with lots of food, activities, flybys and many, many planes on display. … [Read more...]

Local artist Larry Squires is just one of more than 40 artists who will be exhibiting at the 14th annual "Art On The Lake" event this weekend. This year the event is at the Bartlett Events Center on Bartlett Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free! It's an annual "can't miss" Big Bear event! https://www.bigbear.com/event/?id=4580 … [Read more...]

The Antique Car Club's Fun Run takes place this Friday August 9th through Sunday August 11th. The Fun Run features a car show with 500+ cars - roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods, lining the streets of Big Bear Village. Friday is registration day from 9-5 pm for participants at the Bartlett Parking Lot, Saturday is the day to view the cars on display from 9-4 pm and the Fun Run drive around the Lake takes place at 4pm at the end of day on Saturday, and the awards ceremonies are on Sunday starting at 9:00 am. … [Read more...]

Take a ride in the crystal blue waters of the Alpine Water Slide on Red Ant Hill, west of The Village. Turning and banking on the way to the 3 1/2' deep pool of inviting water. When you are done relax with family and friends on the poolside redwood deck. … [Read more...]

Hot and Saucy Night is tomorrow night. The Bear Valley Community Healthcare District Hospital Auxiliary wants you to enjoy an evening of tasting favorite dishes provided by local restaurants along with mixed drinks. Local participating restaurants include: Azteca Grill, Sonora Cantina, Old Country Inn, El Jacalito, Hacienda Grill, Village Pizza, Nuevo Vallarta Grill, Nottinghams Tavern, Peppercorn Grille and La Montana. Enjoy both Italian and Mexican food along with ice cold $2.00 margaritas or beer. Plus, as an … [Read more...]

It's another Big Bear tradition - the annual Rotary Fireworks Show over the lake!  Consistently ranked in the Top Five fireworks shows in California, this year's display takes place at dusk, on Thursday July 4th.  The Rotary Club will be hosting their annual BBQ on the lake beginning at 4 p.m..  Information and advance tickets for the BBQ are available from the Chamber of Commerce, 866-4607, but as always, viewing the show is free - pick your spot early!.  The show is sponsored by the donations of the public and … [Read more...]

This outstanding kitchen is just one of the fabulous rooms you will see when you take this year's Soroptimist Home Tour, this coming Saturday!  Four Big Bear homes will open their doors to the public for one day only, allowing you to see some of the best construction and interior design in the Valley.  Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Interiors on Fox Farm Road, Shelli's Hallmark, Fox Farm Antiques, Haus & Home, The Paper Clip, Union Bank, and Phil's Automotive. All proceeds from the Tour go … [Read more...]