Antique Boat Show Aug 21 & 22
Events
11th Annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering and Storyfest
August 19 - 22, 2010
The annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering will take place on August 19-22. The Gathering always features outstanding musicians, authors, storytellers and poets and this year looks to be the best. Kicks off Thursday night with a Ranch Dinner and Get-Together featuring many of the performers. Evening shows are at the PAC on Friday and Saturday Night. Plus an outdoor mercantile and fun entertainment for the whole family Saturday afternoon and Sunday. On Sunday, you'll find Cowboy Breakfast, Cowboy Church, and much more. Something for the cowboy in everyone! Check out the website for full details at www.bigbearcowboygathering.net or call (909)649-3492. Tickets can be purchased at the PAC box office or on-line at www.citybigbearlake.com
Google Map: Performing Arts Center
Native American Arts Festival
August 21, 2010 - 10:00am to 5:00am
You are invited to experience a unique adventure at the Moonridge Animal Park in Big Bear Lake, California on Saturday and Sunday August 22-23, 2009 10AM � 5PM. The Native American Arts Festival features arts and crafts for sale by the artisans themselves! You can talk with the artist/craftsperson and see how they make things. Plus experience Native American song, dance, and storytelling. Also Indian Fry Bread and Indian Tacos will be available. Enter the animal park at no extra cost and enjoy the festival. Regular admissions will be charged: Adults $9.00, seniors and children 3-10 are $6.00, and children under 3 years old are free. For more information call (909) 878-4200 or to www.moonridgezoo.org.
Google Map: Moonridge Zoo
Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show
August 21 - 22, 2010
The Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show at B's Backyard BBQ takes place on Saturday August 22nd and Sunday August 23rd. Presented by the Antique and Classic Boat Society. For more info please call (909) 866-5400
Event Website: B's Backyard BBQ
Big Bear Renaissance Faire
August 21 - 22, 2010 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
The Big Bear Renaissance Faire takes place August 14-15 and 21-22 at Pederson's Saw Mill in Fawnskin. Come to the Faire to meet the Queen and her Court, see jesters and jousters, dine on the finest of Renaissance Faire, learn the ways of old, and perhaps purchase a trinket or two. Call (909) 237-0448 for information or check the website at www.bbvrsinc.org.
Google Map: Pederson's Mill, Fawnskin CA
Art on the Lake
August 21, 2010
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents its 11th Annual Fine Arts Festival - Art on the Lake. The Arts Council strives to bring nothing but exceptional photographers, painters, jewelers, and sculpters to this annual event. There are 60 artists from throughout Southern California exhibiting and selling their work. Open to the public - no admission fee. Under the tent at the Marina Resort on the lake. For more details call (909)585-5916 or visit www.bigbearartscouncil.org.
Event Website: Marina Resort
Music in the Mountains Series at the Discovery Center
August 21, 2010
Jim Curry: A tribute to the music of John Denver
The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. Don’t miss the final Jim Curry show on the Discovery Center stage and the final 2010 summer concert series event. Proceeds benefit forest restoration, environmental education and responsible recreation initiatives of the National Forest Association.
$20 Adults
$10 Teens 13-18
12 and under FREE
Free off-site w/shuttle & VIP Paid Parking
Google Map: Big Bear Lake Discovery Center
Friday Nights in the Village
August 20, 2010 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Come to the Village in Big Bear every Friday night to enjoy family entertainment, great shopping, restaurants, arts and crafts fair, live music and more in the Village of Big Bear Lake.
Event Website: Village Dr.
Google Map: Big Bear Lake Village
Cooking Demonstrations
August 19 - 22, 2010
The Copper Q provides a totally unique shopping and entertainment experience. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, join us for cooking techniques and demonstrations. FREE! Thursdays and Fridays at 12 noon and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (909) 522-TheQ
Event Website: Copper Q
Google Map: CopperQ
Farmer's Market every Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Fresh farm produce, sterling silver jewelry, tacos and burritos.
Google Map: Farmer's Market
National Forest Weekly Events
Event Website: Big Bear Lake Discovery Center
Google Map: Big Bear Lake Discovery Center
Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 per person, ages 10 & up.
Come learn how to pan for gold! Children will learn the process of gold panning, using real panning equipment. The “gold” is pyrite, and children can take home their findings along with an informational handout and a certificate!
Fee: $3
You won’t get lost in the woods with these skills! You will have the opportunity to walk a course to test the skills you have learned.
FREE ~ Donations appreciated.
Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 per person, ages 10 & up.
Free 30-minute guided walks.
Get a chance to build your own rocket from recycled materials then see how high it flies. Class limited to 12, sign-up at the front desk.
FREE ~ Donations appreciated.
Free 30-minute guided walks.
Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page.
Fee: $35 per person, ages 10 & up.
The Big Bear Discovery Center is committed to providing educational and entertaining evening programs to teach visitors about the San Bernardino National Forest. Sponsored by California Land Management.
Fee: $5, children 5 & under and Serrano campers Free! Start times vary between 7pm & 8pm, call for details.
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