The San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) and the Big Bear Discovery Center are pleased to announced its second annual fund raiser, Big Bear Mountain Music Festival, “Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond”, scheduled Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Big Bear Discovery Center; 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. In keeping with our mission, the event will be produced in living green as a venue, fund raising purpose and featured music. This year’s event will be awash in green with the San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF), as its backdrop and home to Forest Aid, a restoration partnership of the SBNFA, U.S. Forest Service and LA-based TreePeople, restoring the burn areas from the 2003 and 2007 wildfires. Festival proceeds will benefit Forest Aid 2010 where the focus will be in the Big Bear Valley restoring the areas surrounding the Butler I & II wildfires.
Music from some of the best Irish roots bands such as The Black Irish, Sligo Rags (a 2008 favorite), and local Big Bear band, Wake the Bard. Other bands joining their green partners on the Discovery Center Amphitheater stage will be Scott Gates, Nathan McEuen and Chuck Hailes; Silverado Bluegrass; last year’s breakout band of SBNF forest rangers, The Ramblin’ Rangers; and a tribute to the “Man in Black”. After all, green is the new black; to that end, this year’s event will feature two shows; a Johnny Cash Bluegrass Tribute and the Johnny Cash Vegas Tribute to the “Man in Black” show; closing the fund raiser with his legendary hits and special tribute guests. Please visit SBNFA.org for complete artist schedule.
Save some green NOW by taking advantage of our early bird ticket special!
Purchase your adult all-day pass NOW and save $10 on admission! While the promotion lasts, these tickets are $25 (regularly $35) and available at the Big Bear Discovery Adventure Outpost, through our online ticket box office at SBNFA.org, or mention promotional code 66 on our ticket hotline at 909.382.2780. Ticket discount will not be valid at the event gate.
Day passes are available for $10 good from 10:00am to 5:00pm for all ages 13+; children 12 and under accompanied by paid adults using their all-day or day passes are FREE with a paid sales receipt from Riffenburgh Lumber, Big Bear Lake; no minimum required. Reduced teen prices are available for ages 13 to 18. Parking will be available at Big Bear Mountain Resorts’ lot on Garstin Road with continuous free shuttle from 9:45 am to 11:00pm. Ticket packages will include a parking pass with map to assigned lot. MasterCard, VISA and American Express are accepted.
For VIP amenities, a $55 VIP All-Day pass is available for all ages (no discount for children); featuring VIP parking at the Discovery Center, best in the house seating, and access to a VIP hospitality area located next to stage. Hurry, as these tickets are limited and selling fast.
“Coldwell Banker and The Tim Wood Group are returning for their 4th year as presenting sponsor of our Amphitheater program,” said Sarah Miggins, SBNFA executive director, “they have been so steadfast in their support that we’re excited to expand our relationship this year to include the Big Bear Mountain Music Festival. We’re pleased to welcome The Lighthouse Project as a nonprofit partner. The SBNFA will donate a portion of the event proceeds to their Peace Gardens project in the Bear Valley elementary schools. Through this program, local school children, many who believe food comes from cans, will be able to experience growing their own fruits and vegetables, donate their harvest to local families while growing big smiles.
New this year will be a Friday night preview launch at Northwoods Resort in the Big Bear Village on July 24 at 7:00 pm in their outdoor amphitheater featuring mega-Irish band, Sligo Rags. Admission is free. Preferred seating will be available to Northwoods guests and Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond ticket holders on a first-come basis (present your paid ticket for access). Standing room will be available for outside guests. Stillwell’s Restaurant will be serving food and bar drinks in their outdoor space. Northwoods Resort, the official hotel partner of the Big Bear Mountain Music Festival, is featuring a two-night ticket package including accommodations, all-day passes, complimentary shuttle to the event gate on Saturday, July 25, and access to the Friday night preview event. For more information, please visit www.northwoodsresort.com.
Event gates will open at 10:00 am for family-oriented programs and crafts and to visit the vendor showcase themed Gateway to the Great Outdoors and Music. Wake the Bard will kick off the music at 11:30 am. with music workshops beginning at 1:00pm. Featured bands will perform every hour on the Amphitheater stage through 10:00 pm. Bill Knicks cafe will feature festival-type food from 11am to 8:30 pm. A beer, wine and margarita bar will be available for purchase along with Flo’s fun festival treats and snacks. Visit SBNFA.org for the music schedule and more festival information.
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