Big Bear’s Lakefest

Celebrate the close of summer with high-energy water competitions, lakeside lounging, live music, family-friendly fun, and that unbeatable mountain sun.

This isn’t just a festival—it’s Big Bear’s farewell to summer, set to a soundtrack of laughter, splashdowns, and golden hour skies. Let’s send the season off in style!

Please be aware:
Access to the lake is limited to official event participants only. If you’d like to get in the water, be sure to join Paddle Lakefest or Swim Lakefest!

Unruly behavior will not be tolerated and management reserves the right to deny access to Lakefest for any reason.

All patrons are subject to search.

Lakefest is a rain or shine event and will proceed except in the cases of unsafe weather conditions.

Lineup and set times are subject to change without notice.
Well behaved dogs are allowed but only on leash.

Parking & Transportation: 
Lakefest joins our partners at Mountain Transit and Big Bear Cycling Association to promote alternate modes of transportation to the event and all weekend long.

Our signature lakeside location at Ski Beach will have no on-site parking—we love our neighbors! You can park here (Fox Farm & Garstin Dr) for free (no overnight parking allowed) and take our free shuttle! (note: the shuttle runs between the satellite parking lot and the venue only, not from other locations around town).

Or, grab your bike and park at bike valet, hop on Mountain Transit from anywhere in town.