Big Bear's Autumn Colors and 55th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration

Experiencing Fall in Big Bear

• 🍁 Big Bear Lake is highlighted as the premier destination in Southern California for experiencing fall colors and crisp autumn air.
• ⛰️ The mountain town offers a distinct fall feeling, with temperatures dropping enough for leaves to change, providing a rare autumn scenery.
• 🌲 Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking amidst the trees, with fall foliage popping against evergreen backdrops.

Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest

• 🍻 The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is celebrating its 55th year, offering a range of events for visitors.
• 🍺 New additions include Friday beer tasting sessions featuring classic German beers and a late-night party on Saturday for a younger crowd.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sundays are designated as family day, with games on TV, live music, and competitions like stein holding and log cutting.
• 🇩🇪 Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest traditions are brought to Southern California, including bands from Germany.

Planning Your Visit

• 🚗 While the Highway 38 from Redlands is currently closed, three main routes remain open to access Big Bear.
• 🛣️ Accessible routes include Highway 330 through Highland, Highway 18 through San Bernardino and Crestline, and Highway 18 through the Lucerne Valley, which is noted as an easy drive.