Catch Crisp Mountain Mornings and Late-Summer Views in Big Bear
🎆 High-Flying Lights & Lakeside Sights
Sunday night, September 6, will be the crown jewel of the long holiday weekend. Gather along the shoreline for a spectacular double-feature that will paint the night sky and reflect beautifully over the water.
- Big Bear Rotary Boat Parade of Lights: Starting around 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, watch over 100 beautifully decorated, illuminated boats glide along the shoreline from Garstin Island to Pine Knot Marina.
- Labor Day Weekend Drone Show: Immediately following the boat parade at 8:30 PM, hundreds of choreographed drones will launch from Pine Knot Marina. This free, stunning visual storytelling display is best viewed from Veteran’s Park, The Village, or anywhere along the open water.
🤠 Classic Mountain Traditions & Carnival Lights
If you are looking for classic small-town energy combined with thrilling sports, Big Bear’s daytime and afternoon events have you fully covered.
- Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival: Running Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6 at the Sandalwood Lot, this event features professional PRCA rodeo action, bull riding, and barrel racing alongside an extensive midway filled with carnival rides, fair food, and live country dancing.
- Cool Run in the Mountains Car Show: On Saturday, September 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, head down to the Big Bear Convention Center to view over 100 classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. Admission is entirely free for spectators, and features food vendors, a silent auction, and a charity raffle.
🏌️ Active Alpine Evenings & Live Music
For those who prefer hitting the trails or staying active as the crisp mountain air rolls in, Big Bear Mountain Resort has customized holiday experiences on tap.
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- Labor Day Weekend Glow Golf: Experience a unique twist on traditional golf at the Bear Mountain Golf Course from September 4–6 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM). This 9-hole event features an illuminated course, glowing golf balls, a shotgun start, and included dinner and drinks.
- End-of-Summer Live Concerts: Soak in the final musical notes of summer with the free Summer Concert Series at the corner of Pine Knot Ave & Village Dr, or catch the final Music in the Mountains performance at the Big Bear Discovery Center on Saturday, September 5.
