Chili enthusiasts, get ready for the Big Bear Chili Cook-off, “Southwest Showdown” regional chili cook-off on Saturday, July 17^th.  Chili cooks from California, Nevada and Arizona will compete to win the regional championship and move on to the State Competition.  Big Bear businesses and organizations will also be competing in the Cook-off including the Big Bear Trails Foundation, Big Bear Grizzly, B’s Backyard BBQ, Grizzly Mountain Gourmet Marketplace, Resort Association,  and Lynn Segrest of Stillwell’s, who placed 1^st in the Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off last October.

This year the Big Bear Chili Cook-off is FREE to attend!  Come taste red and green chili, fresh salsa, and people’s choice chili.  Chili cookers cooking red chili also will be preparing people’s choice chili for the public to vote on; red chili, green chili, and salsa are all voted on by judges.  The event runs from 10am to 6pm, and chili tasting will take place between 11:00- 3:00pm, or until the chili runs out.

Over 60 vendors will be at the event with products ranging from Cool Toes water shoes, Old Tyme Treasures, and Uncle Tim’s Best West BBQ Sauce.  A beer garden/ food court will feature margaritas, funnel cakes, tri tip sandwiches, and hot dogs by Ike’s Rockin Dogs.  This year there will be an entire kid’s zone including dunk tank, rock wall, bounce houses, prize wheel, gold panning, and face painting and temporary air brush tattoos.

Entertainment will be provided by local favorites Izon Eden, and Damn Good Question as well multiple performances by the Joyful Noise Cloggers.  Partake in the festivities by joining in the shoot and holler competition, and by voting for Little Miss Chili Pepper, and Little Mr. Hot Sauce.

Those interested in becoming a chili cook should contact the Chamber at (909) 866-4607 or go online at www.bigbearchilicookoff.com to download an application today!  Chili cookers must be, or become members of the International Chili Society.  To obtain membership go to www.chilicookoff.com.

The Big Bear Chili Cook-off is a sanctioned event by the International Chili Society.

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Friday Nights in the Village
May 14, 2010 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm   

Google Map: Big Bear Lake Village  

Mom’s and Rod’s Car Show at Northwoods Resort

June 11, 2010   

  

A great line up of antique cars, vendors, giant raffle, 50s and 60s music and much more. Takes place at Northwoods Resort in the Village. The show offers a great opportunity to reminisce about the past, enjoy the present, and look into the future of hot rodding from both a hobby and industry perspective. This event is FREE to the public. To register your rod in the show or for more information call 760-376-3133.

 

Google Map: Northwoods Resort

2010 Summer Series Paddling Clinics at Captain John’s Marina 

June 12, 2010 – 9:00am   

  

The North Shore Trading Company is offering a series of paddling clinics this summer beginning Saturday, June 12. The clinics will cover a progression of basic and advanced paddling strokes and safety issues, and are open to all levels of paddlers and all types of paddle craft, including canoes and kayaks. The three-hour on-water classes will identify a progression of strokes and and techniques to make paddling more efficient and fun. Topics will include forward strokes, sweep strokes, edging, draw strokes, bow and stern turning strokes and capsize recovery. Participants may receive a BCU START Award and will have the opportunity to test their skills to receive a BCU 2 Star Paddling Assessment. This rating is a terrific beginning for paddlers interested in pursuing coaching or higher level skills certified by the BCU. Learning will take place mostly on the water with some onshore instruction for demonstration and understanding. Games will be incorporated throughout the series to test techniques and stroke strategies. Clinics will be based out of Captain John�s Fawn Harbor and Marina from 9:00 am until 12:00 am. Participants should arrive at 8:30 am to give themselves enough time to get their boat and gear ready. Cost is $25. Rentals available. Visit www.GoPaddleACanoe.com for more information or call (909) 866-3414

 

Event Website: Go Paddle A Canoe 

Google Map: Fawnskin   

  14th Annual Holcomb Valley Trail Run 
June 13, 2010 – 7:00am   

  

A 33-mile run starts at 7:00 am, 15-mile starts at 7:30 am. Call 584-7925 or email pgkalina@gte.net for info and to register, to benefit the Big Bear Search and Rescue.

 

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National Get Outdoors Day at The Discovery Center 

June 12, 2010 – 10:00am to 3:00am   

  

The San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) will be hosting the 3rd annual “National Get Outdoors Day” at the Big Bear Discovery Center from 10:00 a.m. � 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 12, 2010, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Participating partners will offer opportunities for families to experience traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities. Prime goals of the day are reaching first-time visitors to public lands and reconnecting our youth to the great outdoors. For more information please contact the Discovery Center at (909) 382-2790.

 

Event Website: Big Bear Lake Discovery Center

Google Map: Big Bear Lake Discovery Center   

Other Discovery Center Events this weekend;

Kayak Tour

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page.

Fee: $35 per person, ages 10 & up. 

 

Gold Panning

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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 

 

Map & Compass

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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. 

 

Kayak Tour

12:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page.

Fee: $35 per person, ages 10 & up. 

 

Nature Walks

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Free 30-minute guided walks.

 

 High Flying Rockets

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

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. 

Nature Walks

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Free 30-minute guided walks.

 

 Kayak Tour

3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Reservations required, for more information visit our tour page.

Fee: $35 per person, ages 10 & up. 

 

Campfire Talks

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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. 

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

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Big Bear Lake; Come and welcome back our world record holders to celebrate their amazing accomplishment. Welcome Jordan and Live Your Dreams Fair will be on Weds, June 9th at the Big Bear Middle School Football Fieldfrom 4:30-6:30pm and is FREE to attend. Over 25 booths, kids’ activities, and presentations to Jordan.

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Do you have a bike in your garage that is covered with dust and cobwebs? If so, dust it off and come join the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation, Big Bear Chamber, Open Air Big Bear, and the Big Bear Cycling Club, for a series of community rides in May. The rides take place the first three Saturday’s in May, (1, 8 & 15) and will be a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate cycling.

“It’s time to stop making excuses,” said Trails Foundation Chair, Phil Hamilton, “these rides are for everyone, so get your bike out of the garage and join us for a nice, easy ride in Big Bear!” If your excuse is that you don’t have a bike, then rent one at reduced prices from the following bike shops: Bear Valley Bikes, Blauers, Chains Required, and Get Boards.

Have a flat tire? Bring your bike and get it fixed the day of the rides. Bike mechanics will be on hand to provide basic bike maintenance from 9:00am- 10:00am at the Brownie parking lot behind Goldsmith’s. The rides will start out of the Brownie lot at 10:00am, and will last till roughly 11:00am.

Don’t have a babysitter? Bring the kids, bring your friends, and bring yourself. Get a group of co-workers, and ride together. This is a great chance to get outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings Big Bear has to offer!

Local community leaders will be joining the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation on the Community Rides including: Mayor Liz Harris, BVUSD Superintendant Dr. Nancy Wright, Jim Miller, David Lawrence, and Cherie Haggerty from the City of Big Bear Lake, DWP Chairman Steve Foulkes, Events Resource Office Director Rick Bates, Planning Commissioner David Caretto, and Big Bear Chamber of Commerce CEO Sara Russ.

Stop making excuses and join the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation for a Community Ride in May! If you have any questions about the Community Rides, please contact the Chamber at (909) 866-4607.

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