The Bear Mountain Golf Course is open daily for the season. For reservations and tee times, call (909) 585-8002.

The Scenic Sky Chair at Snow Summit is open weekends. (909) 866-5766.

The Big Bear Valley Historical Museum is open every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm through October. Museum is located off Greenway Drive (at Hwys 18 & 38) in Big Bear City. Call the Big Bear Valley Historical Society at (909) 585-8100 for information, or visit bigbearhistory.org.

2008 Football Registration for the Adult Flag now taking team registrations at the Park District office. 6-on-6 teams will play (started late August) at The Ranch sports complex. Cost $450 per team. Call (909) 866-5700 or log onto bigbearrecpark.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

9am - 4pm The Annual Big Bear Community Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop 50% Off Sale at the Big Bear Community Hospital at 41870 Garstin in Big Bear Lake. Sale ends TODAY! All proceeds benefit the hospital.

10am - 6pm Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale Stock up on some great books and support your Big Bear Valley Library located at 41930 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake. Call Ellen for information at (909) 866-5571

First Friday in Fawnskin - all businesses and restaurants on the North Shore in Fawnskin stay open until at least 8pm. Local groups will have booths set up and gift certificates will be given away. To set up your FREE booth or for more information call (909) 866-3414 or e-mail: dooley@hughes.net. Check events at Fawnskinchamber.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Big Bear Marathon including Bike Tour and Kids Run. Big Bear Marathon races begin at 6am, and is limited to first 5,000 participants. For more information: hbtevents.com. More details on the event, including Saturday's health and fitness expo in the Village and road closure information, posted on our Local News page.

9am - 12pm Girl Scouts' Super Sign-Up Saturday invites all girls ages five to seventeen to join the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council. Meet at the Stater Brothers at 42171 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake. For more info visit them at joingirlscoutsnow.com or call 1-800-400-GIRL.

11:30pm - 2pm Concert after Big Bear Marathon Closing Ceremonies featuring the music of Bonne Musique Zydeco in the Christmas Tree Lot in the Village. Free and open to the public.

BBHS Class of 1978's 30th Reunion Summer Bar-B-Q at the Ranch at 5pm. RSVP to Lorie Yeager Judd at 866-9700. (More details posted on June 16 news.)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

8am - 10th Annual Kyle Hagmann Memorial Golf Tourney at the Bear Mountain Golf Course. 4-person scramble begins with 8am "Shotgun" start. Minimum donation is $75 per golfer for 18 hole event that includes cart, lunch and mulligan bag. Hole sponsors available for $50 each. Call (909) 585-7485 or 866-5677 ext 132. All proceeds go to Steven G. Mihaylo Foundation. Donations are tax deductible and payable to the Steven G. Mihaylo Foundation c/o Tony Hagmann at 1030 White Mountain Dr. Big Bear City, Ca 92314.

9am - 2pm Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale- $2 per bag day! Stock up on some great books and support your Big Bear Valley Library located at 41930 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake. Call Ellen for information at (909) 866-5571.

10:30am Sunday Celebration - Flames of Faith Spiritual Center and Reverend Jean Sweet Invite you to attend Lessons from the School of Life-.Topic today The Bell Rings.Three guiding principles to live by! Flames of Faith located inside Black Forest Lodge at 41135 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite D. (909) 838-6407; flamesoffaith.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

9am - 2pm Inland County Legal Services Offers Free Legal Services for non-seniors (age 59 years & younger) and qualifying low-income residents with civil matters (i.e. collection defense, dissolution of marriage, nursing home and Social Security issues, CalWorks, MediCal, landlord-tenant issues, probate, property and power of attorney issues.) At St Columba's Episcopal Church at 42324 North Shore Drive, Big Bear Lake.
For appointments call (760) 241-7073 ext 4520 or toll free at (888) 805-6455 ext. 4520.

11:30am Mountain Healing Arts Networking Luncheon Everyone is welcome for lunch to meet and network with members and non-members. Steering commitee meeting will start at 10:30 to help plan MHAA's future. $10 at the Knickerbocker Mansion, 869 Knickerbocker Road, Big Bear Lake. Contact Rita McMillian at (909) 561-3078 or by email at mountainhealingarts@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

9am - 2:00pm BLOOD DRIVE Big Bear Valley Community Hospital host the Bloodmobile at 41870 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake. May call to reserve appointment ahead of arrival at (800) 879-4484. Must be 16 with parental consent, or 18+, 110 pounds and if donating please drink plenty of fluids and bring photo ID.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

6:30pm Outdoor screening of John Wayne's North to Alaska, at the Big Bear Discovery Center, to kick off the Big Bear International Film Festival (which runs September 12-14). Cost is $5, and will include talk by local historians Tim and Kim Sweet. For more info: BigBearFilmFestival.com.

6:30pm FREE Diabetes Lecture Series Topic: Your Eyes with Dr James Almaraz at the Bear City Recreation Hall next to the Historical Museum in bear City Park. Call Kris Foulkes at (909) 585-3538 for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

10am - 6pm Big Bear Lake International Film Festival at the theaters on Pine Knot in the Village and at the Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard. Log on to bigbearfilmfestival.com

7pm Full Moon Drum Healing Ceremony An evening of drumming with the intent of healing and sharing food, please bring some thing of your choice to share. At the Mystical Creations Healings Arts Center 216 W. Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Contact Tammie Rain (909) 520-1011 or by email at mysticalcreationsmail@yahoo.com.

The 5th Annual Christian Woman's Gathering at Cedar Lake Christian Camp. For complete information and to receive your Registration Invitation, please contact Jen McGeehan at (909) 584-7615 or go to bigbearlighthouse.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9:00am to 11:30am ~ Young Eagles Free Flights. Enjoy the Gift of Flight, bring out children ages 8 to 17 to the Big Bear City airport terminal building for a free airplane ride around the Big Bear Lake area provided by the Pilot's Association. No appointments necessary, but each child must have an adult who must sign a release of liability for the flight. Call Roger Schmidt at (909) 585-0266 or log on to www.youngeagles.org.

9:30am to 5:00pm ~ 13th Annual Run for the Grizzlies. Open to the public and all bikes welcome on the Harley Bike Fundraiser Run for the Moonridge Zoo. Cost is $25 per rider, $20 Co-rider includes Poker Ride, Pins & T-shirt. Poker Run with 7 stops, Prizes, 50/50 Drawing, Raffles, Vendors, Barbeque, & live-music. Register at Chad's Place in the Village or call (909) 866-2161.

10am- Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Gymkhana Event ~ Free admission to watch; snack bar will be open. Located at Los Vaqueros Arena on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Contact Jennifer at (909) 585-0540.

The 5th Annual Christian Woman's Gathering at Cedar Lake Christian Camp. For complete information and to receive your Registration Invitation, please contact Jen McGeehan at (909) 584-7615 or go to bigbearlighthouse.com

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival ~ 9am - 10pm ~ Showings at various times throughout the day at the Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard. Log on to bigbearfilmfestival.com

38th Annual Oktoberfest - Opening & America's Heroes Weekend
at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log onto bigbearevents.com
Entertainment schedule 12:30 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight - The Express Band / 1:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies / 2:00 p.m. Die Gemutlichen Schuhplattler / 5:00 p.m. Die Gemutlichen Schuhplattler / Special All-American tribute to the Troops. Call (909) 585-3000

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

38th Annual Oktoberfest - Opening & America's Heroes Weekend
at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Children's contests at 3:00pm. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 Roger & the Villagers- / 2:00 p.m. Die Gemutlichen Schuhplattler. Call (909) 585-3000

10:30a- Sunday Celebration - Flames of Faith Spiritual Center and Reverend Jean Sweet Invite you to attend Lessons from the School of Life- Topic today Loves Points the Way and Law makes the Way Possible - -Flames of Faithlocated inside Black Forest Lodge at 41135 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite D. (909) 838-6407 or log on to www.flamesoffaith.com

The 5th Annual Christian Woman's Gathering at Cedar Lake Christian Camp. For complete information and to receive your Registration Invitation, please contact Jen McGeehan at (909) 584-7615 or go to bigbearlighthouse.com

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival ~ 9am - 10pm ~ Showings at various times throughout the day at the Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Boulevard. Log on to www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

3-7pm Community Family Fun Night at the Chamber of Commerce's Bartlett parking lot in the Village. Free community event includes entertainment, activities and free food, as well as information on local resources for families. For more info, contact Bear Valley Healthy Start at 585-6892 x184.

6:30 - 8:30pm - Nurturing Father at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

10:30-12:30- Mommy & Me (1-3) at the Mom & Dad Project . New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

4-6pm - Creative Movement at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

6:30 - 8:30pm - The Blended Family at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

10:30a-Movie & Workshop - Flames of Faith Spiritual Center and Reverend Jean Sweet Invite you to attend a special presentation, Life is Short wear your Party Pants with Loretta LaRoche. $10 admission with snacks. Flames of Faith located inside Black Forest Lodge at 41135 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite D. (909) 838-6407. or log on to www.flamesoffaith.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

9am - 10:30am & 4pm - 5:30pm Parent and Me Art for Enrichment includes painting, clay sculpting, herb crafting, story telling and more at the Mystical Creations Healings Arts Center, 216W Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. $10 weekly (material cost varies). For more info contact Tammie Rain at (909) 520-1011or email at mysticalcreationsmail@yahoo.com.

10:30 - 12:30 Mommy & Me (Infant) at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

4- 6pm ~ Parent Child Study Skills at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

4 - 8pm ~ Locals Night in the Village. FREE to the public. Come out the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening every month to Pine Knot and Village Drive from 4:00 to 8:00pm for a fun evening of free food, entertainment, great shopping and more. Call (909) 866-1970 for details.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

9:00a ~ Mommy & Me Newborn at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

10:30a ~ Mommy & Me Preschool (3-5) at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

6:30p ~ Love & Logic at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

10:30a ~ Nurturing Parent at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Big Bear High School Homecoming JV football game starts at 10:45am on Minder Field (at BBMS); varsity game vs. Beaumont at 1:30pm.

BBHS Reunions for the Classes of 1958, 1988, 1998. Class of 58's 50th reunion at Summit Inn; details posted on June 11 news. Class of 88 meets at Miller Park in Fawnskin at 7pm; RSVP to Jeannie McDonald Burk at (909) 585-9364 (details posted on June 16 news). Class of 98 meets at the Vintage Restaurant; contact Kim Stock at Kimmers80@yahoo.com (more details posted on June 11 news; RSVP deadline extended to August 31).

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:30 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight - The Express Band / 2:00 p.m. Big Bear Lake Polka Tots / 5:00 p.m. Joyful Noise Cloggers / 6:00 p.m. Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest Preliminarys. Call (909) 585-3000

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

8:00AM 1st Annual Big Bear Open Martial Arts Tournament at Big Bear High School Gymnasium at 351 N. maple Lane. All martial arts schoo-ls are encouraged to join the competition. Cost is $45 for one or all events. Sponsors needed. $5 Cash donations at the door. Call (909) 585-3503.

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open. Childrens contests at 3:00pm. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - The Express Band / 2:00 p.m. Big Bear Lake Polka Tots. Call (909) 585-3000.

10:30a- Sunday Celebration - Flames of Faith Spiritual Center and Reverend Jean Sweet Invite you to attend Lessons from the School of Life- Topic today Tkeing Truth Out to the Playground -Playing Nice Forever! Flames of Faith located inside Black Forest Lodge at 41135 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite D. (909) 838-6407. or log on to www.flamesoffaith.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

6:30 - 8:30pm - Nurturing Father at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

10:30-12:30- Mommy & Me (1-3) at the Mom & Dad Project . New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

4-6pm - Creative Movement at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

6:30 - 8:30pm - The Blended Family at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

9am - 10:30am & 4pm - 5:30pm Parent and Me Art for Enrichment includes painting, clay sculpting, herb crafting, story telling and more at the Mystical Creations Healings Arts Center, 216W Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. $10 weekly (material cost varies). For more info contact Tammie Rain at (909) 520-1011or email, mysticalcreationsmail@yahoo.com.

10:30 - 12:30 Mommy & Me (Infant) at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

4- 6pm ~ Parent Child Study Skills at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

6:30pm ~ Daddy & Me at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

Women Of Wisdom; Dancing the Possibilities. Contact Dr. Robin Bradley at (909) 866-4948 or earthheal.org for more info.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

9:00a ~ Mommy & Me Newborn at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

10:30a ~ Mommy & Me Preschool (3-5) at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

6:30p ~ Happiest Baby at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

10:30a ~ Nurturing Parent at the Mom & Dad Project. New location at 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. Call (909) 585-5607.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

8am Jared Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom, starting from Snow Summit -- more info and registration available at SevenStarsFoundation.com.

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Rhonland Echo band, direct from Germany / 2:00 p.m. Big Bear Lake Polka Tots / 5:00 p.m. Joyful Noise Cloggers / 6:00 p.m. Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest Preliminary. Call (909) 585-3000.

A Night at The Ranch 5pm- close Dress in your finest cowboy and cowgirl get up and head over to The Ranch off Highway 38 for a night of great country music, dancing and grub fit for any cow-folk. Cost is $25 for adults and $14 for kids. Doors open at 5pm with Dinner served at 6:30pm and entertainment at 7:30pm, for ticket call the Rec & Park district offices at (909) 866-9700

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

10:30a- Sunday Celebration - Flames of Faith Spiritual Center and Reverend Jean Sweet Invite you to attend Lessons from the School of Life- Topic today Last Period- Healed,Whole & Happy! -Flames of Faith located inside Black Forest Lodge at 41135 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite D. (909) 838-6407. or log on to www.flamesoffaith.com

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Noon to 5:00pm. Childrens contests at 3:00pm. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - The Rhonland Echo band / 2:00 p.m. Big Bear Lake Polka Tots. Call (909) 585-3000.

Potluck Sunday - Flames of Faith Spiritual Center and Reverend Jean Sweet Invite you to attend Bring a dish -Flames of Faithlocated inside Black Forest Lodge at 41135 Big Bear Boulevard, Suite D. (909) 838-6407. or log on to www.flamesoffaith.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

6:30 - 8:30pm - Nurturing Father at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

10:30-12:30- Mommy & Me (1-3) at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

4-6pm - Creative Movement at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

6:30 - 8:30pm - The Blended Family at the Mom & Dad Project. New Location 1221 East Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear City. ALL Classes are FREE! (909) 585-5607.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

38th Annual Oktoberfest - LOCAL's NIGHT -6:00pm - Midnight ~ A Fundraiser for the Bear Valley Historical Society. All gate proceeds are donated to help fund the Big Bear Valley Museum. Families are welcome. Entertainment schedule: 6:00 p.m. - Midnight -The Rhonland Echo band, direct from Germany / 7:00 p.m. Polka Tots. Call (909) 585-3000

First Friday in Fawnskin - all businesses and restaurants on the North Shore in Fawnskin stay open until at least 8pm. Local groups will have booths set up and gift certificates will be given away. For more information call (909) 866-3414.

12pm-9pm 2008 Big Bear Lake Troutfest Check-In at the Municipal Water District office building at 40524 Lakeview Drive corner of Paine in Big Bear Lake. If any "Late" sign-ups are available a $15 late fee will be added to the $75 Adult (17 +) or $50 Junior (16 & under) entry fees. Call (949) 366-0030 ext 29 or 35 or the MWD offices at (909) 866-5796. Entry deadline at September 22, 2008. Entry forms available at MWD offices at inside Western Outdoor News Troutfest edition now at Big Bear Sporting Goods.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

2008 Big Bear Lake Troutfest 6:30am-3:00pm. Late angler check-in at the MWD building from 4:30-6:30am- strongly recommended Friday night check-in. NO LATE SIGN UPS WILL BE TAKEN ON SATURDAY MORNING. Tournament scales open at the MWD parking lot from 10am - 4pm. Call MWD at (909) 866-5796 for information.

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Rhonland Echo band, direct from Germany / 2:00 p.m. Cripple Creek Cloggers / 5:00 p.m. Cripple Creek Cloggers / 6:00 p.m. Semi Finals Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest. Call (909) 585-3000.

A Night at The Ranch 5pm- close Dress in your finest cowboy and cowgirl get up and head over to The Ranch off Highway 38 for a night of great country music, dancing and grub fit for any cow-folk. Cost is $25 for adults and $14 for kids. Doors open at 5pm with Dinner served at 6:30pm and entertainment at 7:30pm, for ticket call the Rec & Park district offices at (909) 866-9700.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open. Childrens contests at 3:00pm. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: Noon - 5:30 p.m. - The Rhonland Echo band, direct from Germany / 2:00 p.m. Cripple Creek Cloggers. Call (909) 585-3000

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

Los Vaqueros de Las Montañas Gymkhana Event at 10am. Free admission to watch; snack bar will be open. Located at Los Vaqueros Arena on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear City. Contact Jennifer at (909) 585-0540.

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Rhonland Echo band, direct from Germany / 2:00 p.m. Big Bear Lake Polka Tots / 5:00 p.m. Joyful Noise Cloggers / 6:00 p.m. Finals Oktoberfest Queen Stein Carrying Contest. Call (909) 585-3000

Horseshoe Competition at The Ranch. Come compete in 4 levels of competition (junior division/17 and under, men & women's open/18-64 and men & women's veterans/65+) $14 entry fee for adults & $11 for Juniors and lunch is included with each entry. Late registration will start at 8am day of event. Call the Rec & park offices at (909) 866-9700 to register.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Noon - 5:00pm. Childrens contests at 3:00pm. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: Noon - 5:30 p.m. - The Rhonland Echo band, direct from Germany / 2:00 p.m. The Big Bear Lake Polka Tots.
Call (909) 585-3000

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 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 19

38th Annual Oktoberfest - at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing & Stein Holding Contests - held several times throughout the day . Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Noon - 5:00. Childrens contests at 3:00pm. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: Noon - 5:30 p.m. - The Express Band / 2:00 p.m. Danube Swabain Dancers. Call (909) 585-3000

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

38th Annual Oktoberfest - CLOSING DAY! at the Convention Center on Big Bear Boulevard and Division. (Noon - Midnight) Ongoing events taking place each weekend day include; Log Sawing Contests - held several times throughout the day . The Safe Slam Beer Drinking contest is held every Saturday evening. Outside Budenstrasse (Game Booths, Exhibitors, Petting Zoo) is open Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Log on to www.bigbearevents.com. Entertainment schedule: 12:30 p.m. - Midnight - The Express Band, Southern California's Premier German Band / 2:00 p.m. Big Bear Lake 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. Call (909) 585-3000.

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