August 2017

Volume 29, No. 2 August 2017 

www.bigbeartodaymag.com 

The Mountain’s Monthly Lifestyle Magazine 

Feed the Need 

for Speed! 

• Collin Raye, Spazmatics, Warrant Concerts at The Cave 

• ‘Steel Magnolias’ Last Show Ever for CATS 

• 4 Weekends of Jousts, Jests Plus Car, Air, Boat Shows! 

• Standup Paddleboarding for Up to 8 People!

Page 2—August 2017 

From the Publisher 

Firing Frank 

Zappa just part of 

Ferguson’s story 

he guy had to go. The boss was adamant 

about that. If Al Ferguson 

wanted to keep his gig at the Red TFlame, a rough beer bar in Pomona, he had 

to get rid of the guy who had been sitting 

in with him the past couple weeks. 

The guy was a good musician and 

knew what he was doing, plugging in 

high-tech amps for gigs. “He used to come 

in all the time and talk music, sitting next 

to the stage,” Ferguson recalled. When the 

band’s lead singer was drafted for the Vietnam 

War, Al asked him to sit in. 

But the guy would substitute his own 

weird, profane-laced lyrics for the words 

in songs, especially late in the night, and 

this was the 1960’s, when such stuff 

wasn’t tolerated by the cops, who 

theatened to close the bar down. 

So Ferguson ended up firing Frank 

Zappa, a fact the rock legend and his band 

were only too happy to bring up years later. 

“I was playing at the Pussycat a’ Go-Go 

in Las Vegas when I hear a guy yell: `Hey 

Ferguson, didn’t you fire Frank?’ They 

were laughing like crazy at a table,” he 

said. “Good move Ferguson!” 

Fortunately Ferguson became known 

for more than just firing Zappa. Now he’s 

the owner of Haus and Home, but in his 

rock-and-roll days the Big Bear resident 

was guitarist for The Hondells, a 1960’s 

surf rock band a la the Beach Boys. In fact, 

The Hondells were best known for their 

cover of a Beach Boys song, “Little 

Honda,” which peaked at #9 on the charts 

in 1964, plus “Younger Girl” and others.. 

The Hondells opened for headliners 

like Jan and Dean, BB King, the Righteous 

Brothers and the Beach Boys among others, 

pretty heady stuff for an aspiring musician 

like Al. The first big concert he ever 

went to was the Rolling Stones first USA 

tour in 1964 and he was in the opening 

band! That was when he was with Don and 

the Deacons, house band at Cinnamon Cinder 

in North Hollywood, run by Bob 

Eubanks of game show fame. 

When that gig ended the Hondells 

came calling, at least vice-versa. “I knew 

Dick Burns, leader of the Hondells, and 

had heard he started the band, so I gave 

him a call,” Ferguson said. “Dick said he 

needed a guitarist. Then we went in the studio. 

That’s when I met Glen Campbell.” 

The music legend was singing mostly 

high notes for the Hondells album and 

would accompany the group to New York 

in 1964 to record a Pepsi commercial. 

“Glen had to go to Phoenix for another recording 

session so we only had like three 

days to get it right,” Ferguson said. “Back 

then there was no digital and we did track 

after track to get it right. We literally 

pushed Glen into a taxi on the third day. 

“A couple months later he released 

`By the Time I Get to Phoenix,’ ” he said. 

“It didn’t have anything to do with our session 

but the coincidence made quite a 

memory. Glen is the most humble, talented, 

greatest guitar player I ever met.” 

For about three years the Hondells 

were on top of the world. The band toured 

the California coast with the Beach Boys 

and County Fairs in the Midwest with the 

Righteous Brothers. None of the shows 

meant as much to Ferguson though as a 

USO Tour of Vietnam in 1966. 

“These weren’t the big Bob Hopestyle 

shows,” Ferguson said. “We would 

fly by helicopter to the front lines deep in 

the jungle, play for maybe 30 GIs in a rain 

soaked jungle. Our equipment would short 

out before we would get through one song. 

We would also visit the hospital at each 

camp and I enjoyed those visits almost as 

much as playing the shows.” 

The tour started for Ferguson, who 

was declared 4F due to bleeding ulcers— 

“I almost died when I was 17, the result of 

playing teenage clubs and drinking soda 

pop”—with the chance meeting of a lifetime. 

He was checking into his Saigon 

hotel when he bumped into someone and 

turned around to apologize, only to recognize 

his best friend Craig Schoenbaum! 

“We had come halfway around the 

world to run into each other,” Al said. “He 

had been drafted. So we spent the day running 

around together. I heard after I got 

back to the States that he had been killed.” 

And when the traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial 

came to Big Bear a few years ago, 

Al traced his friend’s name. 

Next Ferguson found himself in Las 

Vegas for a two-year run with The Sands 

Playmate Revue, a rock extravaganza with 

lots of pretty girls. And stories! From rubbing 

elbows with Elvis to playing cards at 

the same table with Sammy Davis Jr. Playing 

with the likes of Lee Greenwood who 

brought the casino to a halt by singing a 

Japanese folk song to the sons of Arab 

sheikhs, Al was living the good life. 

But he also a divorced father with custody 

of his kids, so he hung up his Fender 

Telecaster and eventually wound up in Big 

Bear. He still breaks it out, for a recent 

show at The Cave or sitting in with Art 

Harriman at the Barnstorm, so catch him! 

Have a good one. 

Marcus 

ON THE COVER: Feed your need for speed at Big Bear Speedway driving Sodi Karts that 

hit up to 30 mph on the Grand Prix style track. —BBT Photo by Marcus Dietz 

Volume 29, Number 2 Augusst 2017 

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Publisher 

Marcus G. Dietz 

Associate Publisher 

Sandra L. Dietz 

Publishing Consultant 

Bret Colson 

Technical Consultant 

Charles Dietz 

Photography 

Steve Dietz 

John Daskam 

Mark Gauger 

In This Issue... 

Big Bear Today 

Feed the Need for Speed at Speedway 

These aren’t the go-karts you grew up with. Sodi Kart racing 

is taking the nation by storm by offering a real racing 

experience and that’s what guests find at Big Bear 

Speedway. The Gran Prix style 1/5 mile long is filled with 

hairpin turns and straightaway as karts hit speeds up to 30 

mph. Don a helmet and get ready for the ride of your life! 

4 Weekends of Ren Faire, Car, Boat, Air Shows 

Events range from the historical to the hysterical when Big 

Bear celebrates its western heritage with two weekends of 

Old Miners Days. Savor spicy chili with a day of Old West fun 

and root for your favorite portable potty...check out attire of 

yesteryear...take a history lesson and buy a button! 

Collin Raye, Spazmatics, Warrant at Cave 

Collin Raye headlines a rare Sunday show and is followed in 

August by another terrific concert lineup at The Cave. There’s 

The Spazmatics, rock band Warrant, awesome tributes to Neil 

Diamond and the Bee Gees, Sublime mutation Long Beach 

Dub Allstars and more. 

Steel Magnolias Last Show Ever for CATS 

Six performances of an award-winning classic are all that 

remains for Big Bear’s talented theater group. After 24 years 

and 70 major productions CATS is calling it quits...but only 

after a talented cast presents the theater version of the hit 

movie at the Warehouse Theater. 

Eight is Enough for SUP at Pleasure Pt. 

The more the merrier when it comes to paddleboarding at 

Pleasure Point Marina! It’s new Airhead Super SUP takes 

standup paddleboarding to the next level with a massive 

board that’s over 16 feet long and holds up to 8! Bring the 

dogs, bring anyone who wants to drop a blade in the calm 

bay and enjoy the lake’s latest rage...on the Back Page 

For more Al Ferguson, see his personal 

photos at Facebook.com/bigbeartoday 

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Big Bear Today August 2017—Page 3 

POTPOURRI 

Cougar Crest, Skyline, Sugarloaf, more! 

Sierra Club hikes on 

top Big Bear trails 

Hike some of the Valley’s most popular 

trails—Skyline, Gray’s Peak, Sugarloaf, 

more—during outings led by Sierra Club 

Big Bear Group members. 

The treks are open to the public— 

bring the hiking essentials like water, 

proper footwear, supplies. There’s two in 

one day to choose from on August 6 alone! 

Skyline Trail is a new worldclass multiuse 

singletrack that the group will explore during 

a 7-8 mile out-and-back. See a variety 

of vegetation and incredible views of San 

Gorgonio Wilderness and beyond. Meet at 

8 a.m. at Von’s; (909) 289-1932 

Delamar Mountain is the other Aug. 

6 hike, also at 8 a.m. Most of the hike is on 

the fairly level and scenic Pacific Crest 

Trail through pines, oaks, firs and junipers 

before the strenuous quarter-mile to the 

summit. It’s one of the “Peaks of Big Bear” 

hikes and those completing all five earn 

commemorative patches. Meet at Cougar 

Bring the family for ranch food, reasonable prices! 

Wyatt’s weekends 

with bands on patio 

Wyatt’s Cafe and Saloon at the Convention 

Center has a full slate of August 

Honky Tonk Fridays and Saturdays with 

live music under the stars and pine trees. 

Sit on Wyatt’s beautiful outdoor patio 

and enjoy great bands plus ranch-style grub 

and drinks. The August lineup is varied 

with a mix of country, rock and blues music 

beginning with South of Santa Fe on 

Aug. 4 followed by the Blue Henrys direct 

from Barstow on Aug. 5. 

Southern Spirit is a Wyatt’s favorite 

and is on the outdoor stage Aug. 11 and 

Restored boats, classic vintage cars! 

Wood boat show 

back with classics 

Relive the days of yesteryear, when 

gleaming wood boats dotted the lake, when 

the 34th annual Antique Classic Wooden 

Boat Show returns to Pine Knot Landing 

Saturday, August 19. 

Vintage vessels 

from makers like 

Criss-Craft and Hacker 

highlight the show, 

presented by the Antique 

and Classic Boat 

Society’s Southern 

California Chapter. 

Typically there’s 40 or 

more 40 shiny wood 

boats on display. Like 

a 1940, 27-foot vessel 

that once cruised Big 

Bear Lake waters. Favorites 

include Noel 

Blanc’s beautiful 

“Bugs Bunny.” 

Crest trailhead to carpool. (760) 333-3103. 

Another “Peaks” climb is on tap a 

week late on Aug. 13. Gray’s Peak is a local 

favorite, a moderate 7 miles, 1,200 ft. 

elevation gain hike with lots of great rock 

formations, pines, firs and even lakeviews 

along the way. Meet at Gray’s Peak 

trailhead in Fawnskin. (760) 333-3103. 

Cougar Crest Trail is one of the 

Valley’s favorites and on Aug. 20 it will 

come with a side serving of PCT! Take a 

moderate 7-8 mile trek up the ridge, savoring 

lakeviews along the way that stretch 

to Snow Valley. After climbing a thousand 

feet the trail connects with the PCT which 

the group will explore west a couple miles 

before returning. (909) 289-1932 

Climb Sugarloaf Mountain, the highest 

peak in the Valley at nearly 10,000 feet, 

on Aug. 27. It’s a strenuous, 10 mile outand-back 

with 2,500 ft. elevation gain. The 

first two miles are a steady climb through 

lush forest and meadow, before the trail juts 

up the rocky ridge dominated by higher elevation 

trees like cedar and juniper, topping 

out at 9,952 feet. (760) 333-3103. 

25-26. Catch the Working Poets Aug. 12 

and 18. DJ Evan rounds out the schedule 

Aug. 19. Every Wednesday night features 

country music and free line dance lessons. 

Fridays feature ballroom dance classes at 

the Convention Center from 6-7 p.m. All 

are welcome to learn Fox Trot, waltz, 

tango, samba, swing, merengue and twostep, 

taught by Johnny Wells for free! 

Wyatt’s, at the Convention Center at 

Big Bear Lake where the 47th Oktoberfest 

is held from September 9-October 28, is 

family-friendly with ranch-style food and 

hearty portions at reasonable prices. 

The Convention Center is on the boulevard 

at Division. Call (909) 585-3000. 

Wood boats are not the only classics 

on display at the show. Big Bear Antique 

Car Club has several vintage automobiles 

on hand for viewing and the Inland Nautical 

Society will have several models on display. 

Admission is free with the big show 

Saturday, but many boats arrive Friday. 

Pine Knot Landing is at 400 Pine Knot 

Ave. Call (909) 844-5337. 

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3 miles east of the dam 

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Feed need for speed at Speedway 

A 

t age 15 AJ Wayne isn’t old 

enough to drive but he’s already 

got a license. To race, in fact, at 

Big Bear Speedway, where he had the 

track’s second fastest time of the day one 

recent Saturday, even as he counts down 

the days till he gets his learner’s permit. 

Better yet, his clocking of 25.77 was 

14th fastest of the month at Big Bear 

Speedway, faster even than his dad Matt’s 

time of 26.02. Truly a quarter-second 

makes all the difference in the world when 

you’re racing against the clock! 

Then again, the Valencia residents had 

an advantage: both are avid kart racers already, 

frequenting indoors tracks for the 

past five years. Their experience was evident 

as each whipped through hairpin turns 

and shot down the back straightaway. As 

fast as the Waynes were driving, they were 

still a full second off the track’s fastest recorded 

time, 24.80. More typical race times 

are in the 30-40 second range or even more, 

with only the fastest breaking the 30 second 

mark. 

“The key is to slow down into the corners 

and then accelerate out of them,” Matt 

said. “At times my wheels were drifting 

around the corner instead of making good 

contact,” AJ added. “That’s the fun part but 

it’s not ideal for the fastest times.” 

Feed the need for speed at Big Bear 

Speedway, as racers negotiate high-tech 

Sodi Karts around a one-fifth mile Grand 

Prix-style track. Tires squealing in the 

turns, engines roaring, push the karts to the 

limit in a real Go-Pro experience while 


hitting speeds up to 30 mph. Tecpro barriers 

used in Formula 1 and circuits around 

the world line the track to make the experience 

even more authentic. 

These aren’t your parent’s go-karts 

from yesteryear; Sodi’s RT8 is a fully featured 

vehicle with self-adjusting hydraulic 

brakes and vacuum fuel pumps that 

come straight from the automotive industry. 

The karts handle like race cars and the 

Honda Whisper Motors generate amazing 

power, enough for cars to lay rubber 

through turns though virtually impossible 

to roll. 

Nereyda Bernal of Los Angeles on the 

other hand wasn’t trying to set any records. 

She was riding in one of Big Bear 

Speedway’s double karts with dual steering 

wheels with nine-year-old son Julio and 

she let him handle most of the navigation. 

“Driving double allowed him to get 

experience,” she said. “So I mostly just 

pressed the gas pedal. He kept saying faster 

and I was already freaking out! This was 

my first time racing a kart.” 

The racing experience at Big Bear’s 

fastest attraction begins in the base lodge 

where first time guests view a two-and-ahalf 

minute safety video. Then they’re issued 

Big Bear Speedway licenses—complete 

with picture—good for one year and 

assigned a heat number. 

After donning head socks and helmets 

adorned with visors and last minute instructions, 

the pit crew waves drivers onto the 

track in staggered starts, no more than 11 

cars per heat. First lap is not timed so racers 

can get a feel for the 

car and track. Timing 

starts with the second lap 

and drivers get about 

seven to nine laps or 

more depending on how 

fast they go. At the end 

of the heat drivers are 

waved in to the pit area 

where they get a printout 

of their time and the six 

fastest times in the heat. 

The leader in 

karting, Sodi Karts balance 

speed and safety 

with four point seat belts and Extra Enhanced 

remote controls so the pit crew can 

shut down or throttle back any or all karts 

at any time for safety. Sodi RT8 sports design 

elegance and fully adjustable pedals 

to serve up the ultimate race experience. 

Big Bear Speedway has 17 single karts and 

six doubles which have two steering 

wheels and two brake pedals for training 

or parent riding with a child. Times are 

posted for all to see plus there’s family 

priced snack bar and video games. 

Initial Big Bear Speedway membership 

is $20 (double kart $25) which includes 

license valid for one year, one race 

and mandatory head sock worn under the 

helmet. Subsequent visits cost $15 per race 

or buy credits in advance which are stored 

on your license for a year and save up to 

30%. Active law enforcement, fire and 

military personnel buy one Speedway pass 

and get another free every Wednesday all 

summer . Just show proper ID any Wednesday 

and get two-for-one passes, a $20 

value. 

Big Bear Speedway is in the parking 

lot at Snow Play (42825 Big Bear Blvd.) 

Call (909) 585-0075.


Sunset stars on BYOB, supper cruises 

Bring your favorite adult beverages on 

one, enjoy a delicious picnic supper from 

The Pines on another. Sunset cruises are 

served two different ways aboard Big Bear 

Queen, the lake’s original paddlewheeler. 

Cruise with someone special and 

cuddle as Big Bear Queen plies its way 

through the water in search of sunset each 

Saturday. Sunset cruises have long been a 

summer highlight, romantic in scope and 

a favorite with couples. Guests are welcome 

to bring their own beer, wine, champagne, 

cocktails, whatever they desire to 

drink, while the boat provides meat, 

cheese, cracker and vegetable trays at the 

stern. There’s even a corkscrew on board! 

Sunset cruises have a scaled-down 

version of captain Chris Bellows’ daily tour 

narration so guests can chatter or cuddle 

Year-Round 

Christmas Room! 

Our rooms are 

filled with gifts 

and treasures 

from nearly 

20 artists! 

Come Up the Historic Staircase of the 1920's Navajo Hotel 

• Bear-ly Used 

Books 

• Jerky 

• Pottery 

• Aprons 

• Sports 

Memorabilia 

• Everything 

Bears & More 

and enjoy the Technicolor sunset. If you’re 

lucky enough to have the Moon come up 

in the east as the sun sets in the west, it’s 

magical. So too is Sugarloaf Mountain, the 

Valley’s last illuminated peak. 

Saturday sunset tours continue 

through September 2 and depart from Big 

Bear Marina at dusk. Cost is just $25. 

New Sunset Picnic Supper Cruises 

aboard Big Bear Queen set sail every other 

Wednesday and make for an unforgettable 

experience on the lake. Enjoy gourmet picnic 

dinner, entertainment plus beer, wine 

and selection of cocktails available for purchase 

on Aug. 2 and 16 before the season’s 

final supper cruise on Aug. 30. Wednesday 

sunset picnic cruises are $45 

Captain Bellows has led tours on the 

lake for over a quarter-century, not just Big 

Bear Queen but also Pine 

Knot Landing’s original 

Sierra. His late father 

Dave was a longtime Big 

Bear Queen captain; in 

fact it was Dad that began 

Queen sunset cruises in 

the 1990’s pairing with 

the Blue Whale, which 

was at the current Pines 

location! 

Big Bear Queen 

brand has been touring the 

lake since 1965, and captains 

with the last name 

Bellows have guided most 

of them. The Bellows 

Open 7 Days 

a week 

Big Bear's from 9:30 a.m. 

Shopping Experience 

There is not “Anything” we do not have! 

Village Faire 

40794 Village Dr. 

(909) 866-8220 

Above the Leather Depot in Big Bear Village 

The sky’s the star on Saturday sunset cruises aboard Big Bear Queen 

family has been around since 1924, developing 

the reputation of the most complete 

tour narration on the lake. During sunset 

cruises the spiel is scaled back though still 

enjoyable, but daily tours—2 p.m. trips are 

guaranteed to sail each day no matter how 

many show up—feature most comprehensive 

narration. 

The tour has served as the perfect introduction 

to Big Bear for countless guests 

through the years, who see the dam up 

close and learn the history of how it was 

first built and then built bigger. Teetering 

Rock looking precariously close to plunging 

into the water. The infamous Zebra 

Room, luxurious Metcalf Bay homes on 

the east side and Forest Service leases on 

the west, China Island, the Solar Observa- 

tory and much more are highlights. 

Big Bear Queen has recently been 

spruced up with new carpet, paint and trim. 

Old time photos picture lake history on the 

lower deck and there’s an onboard potty. 

Still Big Bear Queen retains the original 

charm she arrived from Newport Beach 

with over three decades ago. Not the largest 

boat on the lake, she offers a more interactive 

cruise as guests sitting on the 

lower deck are just inches away from the 

water and can hear, smell and even feel 

mist as the Queen travels through water. 

Big Bear Queen sails daily at 2, plus 

noon and 4 p.m. (10 passenger minimum). 

Daily fares are $20, $18 65 and over, $14 

12 and under, under 4 free. 

Big Bear Marina (909) 866-3218.


Now 4 weekends of jousts, jesters! 

ravel to the days of yore with grub, 

grog and merriment during Big 

Bear Renaissance Faire on the Tbeautiful north shore in Fawnskin at 

historic Pedersen Sawmill...expanded to 

four August weekends for 2017! 

An exciting, vibrant village springs 

up among towering pine trees from 10 

a.m.-6 p.m. on August 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 

and now 26-27. Each weekend has a theme 

too starting with the opening Fairy Frolic, 

followed by Pirate Takeover, Royal Purple 

weekend and finally Steampunk which 

takes visitors back to the days when 

everything was powered by steam. 

Fairy Garden Forest is a land of 

enchantment 

There’s knights jousting on horseback 

in live competition, archery tournament, 

live steel battle, plus mounted contests of 

skill and horsemanship. Queen Elizabeth’s 

Royal Court and Midsummer Fairy Forest 

Children’s area are other highlights. The 

days of William Shakespeare and the 

Renaissance are presented with nonstop 

entertainment by strolling entertainers, 

stage performances with belly dancers, 

jugglers, musicians and singers, beautiful 

crafts and plenty of period food and drink. 

Thrill to live jousting courtesy of the 

Imperial Knights. This is no dinner show 

but rather live contact action without 

predetermined winner. 

Wearing 130 lbs. of armor is 

just the beginning; each 

competitor peers through a 

quarter-inch slit in their 

helmet, staring down a foe 

atop a 2,000 lb. horse just as 

they are. 

Each contestant enters 

the arena to plenty of 

pageantry with a bow to the 

Queen and chivalry for the 

ladies. When they charge 

head-on the ground shudders 

and their solid hemlock 

lances often break and yes, 

occasionally so do bones. It’s 

full contact action at its best. 

The Lynx Show is a 

unique blend of magic, 

sword swallowing and 

comedy by a veteran who has 


Steel battles, jousting and horsemanship in the arena at Renaissance Faire 

performed at Renaissance festivals across 

the country. Also entertaining is Joust 

Kidding, a high energy singing group with 

a stage full of pirates. Speaking of, there’s 

plenty of swashbucking fun with Under 

the Black Flag, with duels and the 

opportunity to learn how to take down a 

pirate, or become one. Pedersen Sawmill 

is at 39115 Rim of the World Dr. in 

Fawnskin. 

Of course there’s plenty of good grub 

and grog, with suds freely flowing and 

turkey legs to gnaw, pig on a stick, 

bratwurst and more traditional tastes like 

sandwiches, gyros and tacos. For a 

medieval shopping experience visit the 

marketplace with dozens of merchants 

presenting wares from ere and yon, 

ranging from Renaissance clothing to 

pewter steins, tarts, scents, oils, ceramics 

and much more. 

Daily Faire admission is $18 for 

adults, or $32 buys a weekend pass good 

for both days. Season passes valid all four 

weekends are $110. Senior/student/ 

military admission is $12 daily, $20 

weekends and $55 season pass, 5 and 

under free. www.bbvrsinc.org. 

909.878.4FUN 

at North Shore Landing 

& Holloway’s Marina 

• Waverunners • Jet Skis 

• Sea Doos! • Kayaks, SUP 

• Wakeboard/Water Ski Rides 

• Poontoon Boats 

and Fishing Boats! 

Pirate Ship Lake Tours Aboard ‘Time Bandit’ 

Narrated lake tours aboard 

1/3 replica of a Spanish galleon 

seen in the movie ‘Time Bandits’ 

• Pirate Booty for the Kids 

• Cocktails for Adults • Sunset Tours 

www.HollowaysMarina.com or www.BigBearBoating.com 

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Go ape on Tarzan boat floating park 

There’s rope to swing from, platforms 

to jump from, trampolines to bounce on 

and water slide. All floating on Big Bear 

Lake! Say hello to the new Tarzan Boat at 

Captain John’s Marina. Part pontoon boat, 

part playground, part water park, the 

award-winning design is taking lake play 

to a new level with multiple ways to play 

on the water. 

Tarzan Boat is like nothing you’ve 

ever seen, largely because Captain John’s 

has the only one on the West Coast. The 

Over 500 street rods, antique autos, 

and classic cars will climb the mountain 

highways to the 28th annual Big Bear Fun 

Run on August 11-13. 

The event, presented by Big Bear 

Lake Antique Car Club, displays timeless 

rarities, dragsters, and custom coupes from 

the Southland and also Nevada and 

Arizona, which creates a paradise for 

motorists in an alpine setting. The car 

show takes place in the Village, where the 

cars line up in designated parking spaces 

so the public can view these timeless 

classics, and car show admission is free. 

With streets closed off on the 

boulevard at Pine Knot and Village Dr. and 

at Northwoods Resort, families are free to 

stroll at their leisure to view the hundreds 

of street rods, antiques, stockers, pickups 

and panel trucks. The show 

features a wide variety of autos 

such as Cobras, Ford and Chevy 

Woodies, Thunderbirds, Model 

A Roadsters, El Caminos, 

Corvairs, Barracudas, and 

Corvettes. 

Saturday’s the big day with 

the Show and Shine throughout 

the Village from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

and vendors displaying crystal 

window etchings and small 

miniature motors that actually 

run, among others. In the 

floating playgrounds have been wildly 

popular back east in Florida and Tennessee 

along with water venues in the Bahamas 

and Australia, but this is the first one to set 

sail west of the Mississippi. 

Jump, leap, swing or slide into the 

water to beat the heat on Tarzan boat—two 

drop-down ladders make it easy to get back 

aboard. It’s a jungle-theme aquatic park 

complete with trained lifeguards, and those 

who have had the chance to play on Tarzan 

boat, which opened for the season 

Classic rides on display at Fun Run 

Bartlett Parking Lot there’s food, Village 

Business Association engine raffle and 50- 

50 drawing. One of the highlights is the 

traditional “Cruise Around the Lake,” 

which takes place at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. 

There are 250-300 cars that rally around 

the lake in a classic car parade. 

The car show concludes with 

Sunday’s awards show in the Bartlett lot 

at 9 a.m. There are some 70 awards given 

at the show. Some of the awards presented 

are best flames, best paint, best fins, 

mayor’s choice, the top 25, and the 

BBLACC President’s award. Noel Blanc, 

who carries on the voices of Bugs Bunny, 

Porky Pig and all the other great Looney 

Tunes characters in the tradition of his late 

father Mel, makes presentations as well. 

Call (909) 866-4607. 

Captain John’s Tarzan boat is really a floating water park with 6 ways to play! 

Memorial Day weekend, say it’s one of the 

best times they’ve had on the water. 

Go ape on an array of attractions, 

starting with low and high platforms for 

jumping into the water. You’ll probably 

start the Tarzan experience on the low 

platform with the Monkey Jump, a six foot 

high platform accessed by the first 

staircase. Then graduate to the Gorilla 

Jump with 14 foot high dive. 

For a really different experience 

check out Monkey and Gorilla Bounces. 

Guests jump onto springy trampolines with 

padded sides and are sent skyward before 

they splash into the water. The Gorilla 

Bounce sports a 12 foot drop that really 

sends people flying, as high as 20 feet 

above the water! As does the Tarzan Rope 

Swing—unleash your inner Captain Jack 

Sparrow by swinging out over the lake. 

Tarzan Boat even has its own water 

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pump that sends lake water through the 

jungle theme tube to make for fast slides 

before riders are deposited into the water. 

Tarzan boat offers the lake’s most 

unique experience. It’s anchored inside 

Grout Bay about 100 yards for 10-12 feet 

of calmer water and guests are shuttled out 

by electric jungle-safari cruiser. While the 

34-foot boat accommodates up to 40, 

Captain John’s limits capacity to 30 so 

there’s no waiting for attractions and 

everyone has a good time. 

General admission is $25 for one hour, 

$40 for two hours, $50 for three, and $60 

for four with multiple daily sessions. Under 

12 must be accompanied by parent. Tarzan 

Boat is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Captain John’s Marina is at Dana 

Point Park in Fawnskin, 39369 North 

Shore. Call (909) 866-6478. 

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Collin Raye, Spazmatics, Warrant at Cave 

Country star Collin Raye in a rare 

Sunday show is one highlight. 

Classic rockers Warrant another. 

Then there’s top tributes to Selena, ZZ Top, 

Neil Diamond and more. 

And we haven’t even mentioned The 

Spazmatics and Long Beach Dub All- 

Stars! August is happening at The Cave Big 

Bear, as its first-ever headliner show on a 

Sunday stars multi-platinum artist 

COLLIN RAYE who has had many 

singles on country charts during his illustrious 

career including an amazing 16 #1 

hits. 

The Aug. 6 show is a chance to hear 

one of country’s best voices upclose and 

personal in the mountain’s intimate concert 

venue, with dance floor right in front 

of the stage. Raye had four consecutive 

albums in the 1990’s reach platinum status 

with many Top Ten hits. Four singles 

went #1, “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” “My 

Kind of Girl” and “I Can Still Feel You.” 

Other hits include “I Think About 

You,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “Anyone 

Else,” Little Rock” and more for the tentime 

male vocalist of the year nominee. 

Raye’s career started as a member of The 

Wrays from 1983-87 when he was known 

as Bubba Wray. He’s still producing great 

music, evidenced by 2013’s Still on the 

Line. Tickets are $40-$50. 

ZZ TOP and SELENA tributes open 

the month. On Aug. 4 Beer Drinkers & Hell 

Raisers presents the ultimate tribute to ZZ 

Top with real beards and skills playing the 

Texas band’s hits. Tickets are $15-$25. 

Next night Como La Flor Band founded 

in 2011 presents 

its engaging 

tribute 

to the 

late Tex- 

Mex queen 

Selena 

Quintanilla 

on Aug. 5. 

The eight 

member 

band plays 

the star’s 

hits with 

lead singer 

that matches 

each song 

note for note. 

$15-$22.50. 

SPAZMATICS 

Ultimate New 

Wave 80’s Show 

is on Aug. 11. 

Get ready to 

dance as the 

o r i g i n a l 

Spazmatics from 

1983 take the 

stage. The band 

is a regular at 

South Point Hotel 

in the casino 

showroom, some 

calling it “The 

Best Show in 

Las Vegas” with 

other gigs at Pasadena Civic Plaza and The 

Canyon. $15-$30. 

BEE GEES GOLD on Aug. 12 features 

the look and sound of the disco giants 

with John Acosta as Barry Gibb. From 

early songs like “Massachusetts” and “I 

Started a Joke” to 

later hits “Stayin’ 

Warrant on Aug. 18 

Alive” and “You 

Should Be Dancing” 

Acosta 

backed by live 

band captures the 

look and sound of 

the Bee Gees, 

even the unique 

falsettos. $20-$35. 

WARRANT 

rocks The Cave 

Aug. 18, bringing 

hard-driving hits 

like “Heaven,” 

which hit #1 in 

Rolling Stone and 

#2 on Billboard 

Hot 100 charts. 

“Cherry 

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Country star Collin Raye in a 

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Aug. 6; (below left) The 

Spazmatics on Aug. 11 

Cabin” and more too. Warrant continues 

to record, releasing its ninth album earlier 

this year, Louder Harder Faster. $30-$40. 

LONG BEACH DUB ALLSTARS 

are on Aug. 25. The band formed in 1997 

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`Broads’ star in CATS Steel Magnolias 

The last show ever for Community 

Arts Theater Society (CATS) is fittingly 

one it has never done before, presented by 

an amazing cast. 

Steel Magnolias is a fitting finale for 

CATS, which is calling it quits after 24 

years and over 70 major productions. Catch 

one of six shows at the Warehouse Theater 

in Big Bear City at 7:30 p.m. on August 

25-26 and September 1-2, along with 

Hot August at Cave... 

Continued from page 8 

with surviving members of Sublime and 

despite a ten-year breakup the stars are still 

bringing their fans a mix of reggae, punk 

and ska. Several original members remain 

with the band. Tickets $20-$30. 

SUPER DIAMOND is a tribute to the 

incomparable Neil Diamond on Aug. 26. 

This is no ordinary tribute; Randy “Surreal 

Neil” Cordero fronts the band and 

sounds so much like Diaomd on classics 

like “Sweet Caroline,” “Cherry Cherry,” 

“Song Sung Blue,” and “I Am, I Said.” 

The band has performed the 

superstar’s music backed by the San Diego, 

Charlotte, Phoenix and Utah symphony 

orchestras among others. Enough 

to draw a nod from Diamond himself and 

get Super Diamond recognition as one of 

AXS-TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute 

Bands” in 2014. Tickets $25-$35. 

All Shows start at 7:30 p.m. 

The Cave; 40789 Village Dr. (909) 

878-0204 or www.thecavebigbear.com. 

`Steel Magnolias’ cast: (L-R) Nancy Walker, Elena Peavy, Serena Saunders, 

Carolyn Freeman Champ, Diana Hintergardt, Amber Parle 

2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees Aug. 27 and 

Sept. 3. 

Most people are familiar with the 1989 

award-winning film starring Sally Field, 

Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Shirley 

MacLaine, Daryl Hannah and Olympia 

Dukakis. Steel Magnolias actually began 

as a play in 1987 and CATS brings the story 

of a deep bond shared by a group of women 

in a small-town southern community with 

its own all-star cast: the “Broadway Broads 

of Big Bear!” 

The same ladies that brought a bevy 

of Broadway hits to life in the CATS original 

a few years ago reunite for Steel Magnolias. 

Carolyn Freeman Champ was just 

seen as Lucy in last month’s You’re a Good 

Man, Charlie Brown and for this show she 

plays Truvy. Years of theater experience 

add to her role. She was also in Annie Get 

Your Gun and her background includes national 

tour productions and voiceover. 

Serena Saunders as Annelle literally 

grew up on the CATS stage so it’s only 

fitting she should help bring down the final 

curtain. She’s had many starring roles 

for the company, last month playing 

Charlie Brown’s sister Sally and two years 

ago starring in Annie Get Your Gun. Other 

credits include The King and I. 

Amber Parle’s life journey has taken 

her around the world and she too has 

starred for CATS when she’s in town. Her 

role as Shelby delivers some of the most 

poignant moments in Steel Magnolias, a 

show of both funny situations, life-changing 

challenges and solutions. Diana 

Hintergardt, another CATS veteran with 

roles ranging from starring as Anna in The 

King and I to good witch Glenda in The 

Wizard of Oz, plays her mother M’Lynn. 

Two more longtime CATS stars round 

out the cast. Elena Peavy as Clairee twice 

thrilled audiences at the wicked witch in 

Wizard of Oz and she has lent her magnificent 

voice to many shows including being 

one of the original “Divas of Big Bear.” 

Nancy Walker meanwhile is a renowned 

singer from the South Bay who 

has performed at The White House for both 

the Clinton and Obama administrations. In 

2005 she was asked to sing two songs for 

the United Nations Ambassador’s Ball during 

the 60th anniversary in New York City. 

Walker has twice performed tributes at the 

Redlands Bowl, to the legendary female 

singers of Nashville and songs of World 

War II in front of thousands. 

Directing the talented cast is Adam 

McDonald, who last month was Charlie 

Brown. CATS founder Karen “Sarge” 

Rachels produces the company’s last effort 

with Karen Bergmann again Associate 

Producer. All tickets for Steel Magnolias 

are $20 and seating in the theater is 

limited so purchase early. 

Warehouse Theater is at 1117 W. Big 

Bear Blvd. (909) 585-4757.


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Paddle, pan for gold 

at Discovery Center 

Record-setting January snowfall 

raised Big Bear Lake over five feet from 

its 2016 low, allowing Discovery Centerled 

canoe and kayak tours to return. 

The quiet explorations of Grout Bay 

are back after missing last summer due to 

the drought. With the lake up guests will 

again be paddling their way in search of 

great blue herons, baby ducks and beaver. 

The two hour tours led by naturalists 

begin with a quick paddling lesson and 

then groups head to the water to experience 

dipping a blade. Along the way paddlers 

learn the history of the lake, gold mining, 

and various animals found here. 

Kayak Eco-Tours are Saturdays 9-11 

a.m. and 4-6 p.m. plus Sundays from 9-11 

a.m. Cost is $35 per person for ages 10 

and up and includes water and snack. Canoe 

Eco-Tours cost $25 ($15 ages 6-12) 


Kayak and canoe tours are back at discovery Center...talks, treks too! 

including water and snack on 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 

1-3 p.m. Sundays. Kayak and canoe 

tours continue through September 3. 

Guided tours are just one reason Discovery 

Center, which last year welcomed 

its three millionth visitor, is Big Bear’s recreation 

destination. Think visitor center on 

steroids with hands-on activities for kids 

Sky-high parasail rides at Pine Knot 

Big Bear has the highest sky-high 

rides in the world. At this 6,750 ft. elevation, 

you’d have to jump out of an airplane 

to open a parachute higher in the sky. 

When the 600 ft. tether that pulls fliers 

around by boat to and fro across the 

lake is fully extended, parasailers soar way 

higher than 7,000 feet above sea level. 

Nowhere else, not even in Lake Tahoe 

which is 500 feet lower in elevation than 

Big Bear, do parasailers fly so high. 

Guests don’t have to get wet if they 

don’t want to at Pine Knot Marina Parasail. 

Many wear street clothes for their adventure 

of a lifetime as they soar 300 feet 

above the lake, dancing in the breezes. 

Others dance just above the surface with 

maybe only their toes getting tickled. Most 

parasailers are content to soar above the 

water and the only soak in views, of Snow 

Summit, Mt. San Gorgonio, and desert. 

Children as young as seven can fly. 

FREE 

Bowling & 

Laser Tag! 

All parasailers are required to wear life 

jackets. Tandem flights are subject to 

weight limits which depend on the wind. 

Flights are $80 per person or $160 tandem, 

observers ride for $20. (909) 478-4377. 

Pine Knot Marina is at 400 Pine Knot 

Ave. just below the Village. 

With this ad buy 2 games per person at 

regular price and your 3rd game is FREE! 

(Not valid when on wait list) 

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like Nature Discovery Zone, which opened 

two years ago with unstructured play areas 

just for youngsters. Nine interactive 

areas encourage outdoor exploration In addition 

there’s an adjacent half-mile interpretive 

loop, stroller-friendly for a forest 

walk the whole family can enjoy. 

“Nature Discovery Zone is an outdoor 

adventure space designed to enhance nature 

play and exploration while connecting 

children to nature,” said Stacy Gorin 

of Southern California Mountains Foundation. 

The areas let kids climb and crawl, 

build and dig, gather and enjoy quiet time, 

plus there’s Pollinator Pathway, Messy 

Materials and Music and Movement. 

Popular family activities at Discovery 

Center, which opened May 1998, include 

Gold Panning for youngsters Saturdays 

from 10 a.m.-noon through Sept. 2. The 

“gold” that fills their pans is really just 

pyrite, but kids love to swirl sand and water 

just like miners did 150 years ago in 

Holcomb Valley during Southern 

California’s largest gold rush. Kids take 

their findings home with them and even a 

certificate, included in the $3 fee. 

Build a Birdhouse during two-hour 

programs sponsored by Butcher’s Block. 

Bluebirds love the well-designed homes 

families build together on August 12, 26 

and Sept. 2. Cost is just six bucks per kit. 

Saturdays at 1 and 2 p.m. and Sundays 

at 11 a.m. and noon, there’s free Nature 

Walks around Discovery Center’s forested 

grounds with a naturalist, 30-minute 

adventures perfect for the entire family. 

Discovery Center naturalists also lead 

Night Hikes Thursdays at 7 p.m. along 

Cougar Crest Trail. Learn how the forest 

changes as the sun goes down during free 

hour-long non-strenuous outings. Meet at 

Serrano campground on the north shore. 

Popular Evening Programs are held 

most Fridays and Saturdays through August 

31 at 8 p.m. There’s campfires, 

singalongs, informational ranger talks and 

more, sponsored by California Land Management. 

Suggested donation is $5. 

Discover the worldwide scavenger 

hunt known as Geocaching during 90- 

minute introductions to the fun activity. 

Learn how to go online to find caches, use 

a GPS to track them, and become educated 

on the environmental ethics of the sport. 

Programs are free and held from 9-10:30 

a.m. Aug. 12 and 26. 

Call Big Bear Discovery Center (909) 

866-3437.


Vintage planes, skydivers at Air Fair 

BBT photos courtesy Vic Armijo 

Fun on the ground and in the sky for 

guests of all ages when Big Bear Air Fair, 

a tradition for over 30 years, returns for its 

every-other-year date at the airport on Saturday, 

August 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

`Buckaroo Ball’ 

Fine food, country music and a magnificent 

setting are in store during the first 

Buckaroo Ball on August 13 at The Inn at 

Fawnskin. There will be a delicious buffet 

dinner, wine bar and special chocolates delivered 

to each table. Plus silent and live 

auctions as well as opportunity drawing for 

gorgeous baskets. 

Top country band The Runnin’ Kind 

plays dance music all night long and Nancy 

Walker is sure to sing a few Patsy Cline 

songs. Walker has performed twice at The 

White House for both the Clinton and 

Obama administrations. In 2005 she was 

asked to sing two songs for the United 

Nations Ambassador’s Ball during the 60th 

anniversary in New York City. 

Walker has twice performed shows at 

the Redlands Bowl, to the legendary female 

singers of Nashville and songs of 

World War II in front of thousands. In Big 

Bear Walker has performed nine tribute 

shows to Joni Mitchell, Nat King Cole, 

Clooney and Patsy Cline during events like 

“Concert on the Green” and fundraisers. 

The evening is a fundraiser for Bear 

Valley Center for Spiritual Enrichment. 

Tickets are $65, purchased by calling The 

Inn at Fawnskin at (909) 866-3200. 

Vintage warbirds from the Planes of 

Fame air museum in Chino along with 

other antique aircraft will fill the skies, 

while on the ground there’s antique cars, a 

wide range of vendor booths, activities for 

kids, skydivers, Forest Service helicopter 

water drops, and much more. Airplane lovers 

typically see an array of vintage craft 

that fly in for the event, like a B-25 

Mitchell, best known as the plane Jimmy 

Doolittle and his squadron used in his famous 

moreale-boosting raid on Tokyo. 

There will also be a P-51D Mustang 

long range fighter, carrier-capable F4U 

Corsair, 420 mph P38 Lightning, 1000- 

horsepower P-40 Warhawk and a Douglas 

Dauntless Navy dive bomber. Hellcat, 

Bearcat, Spitfire, they’ll all be there including 

a Japanese Zero and Yak-3. WWII-era 

Soviet fighter. 

Other aircraft flying in for the show 

may include a Douglas C-47, a military 

transport during the war adapted from the 

commercial favorite DC-3. Take to the 

skies yourself with helicopter and biplane 

rides aboard vintage aircraft, or just check 

out the full motion simulator. 

For youngsters there’s climbing wall, 

jump house and balloons. Don’t miss the 

dozens of sponsor booths that include the 

General George Patton Museum, Orange 

County Pilot’s Association and United 

States Marines, Army and Air Force, plus 

local groups like Big Bear Discovery Center, 

Historical Museum and others. 

Just in Time skydivers will drop in for 

See vintage aircraft 

like a P-39 (above) 

and Spitfire (right) 

the festivities during 9 

a.m. and noon demonstrations. 

Plus 

there’s classic cars on 

display including 

beauties from the previous 

weekend’s Fun 

Run. Air Fair is preceded 

by the Kiwanis 

pancake breakfast at 8 

a.m. 

Admission is free and there’s plenty 

of parking at the Big Bear Snow Play 

(Speedway) satellite lot (42825 Big Bear 

Blvd.) with free shuttle to the airport. 

The Airport is off the boulevard in Big 

Bear City at 501 Valley Dr. and is home to 

Barnstorm Restaurant as well. 

Call (909) 585-3219.


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August 

3 

MountainTop Strings Concert 

corner lot at Pine Knot/Village 

Dr. 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 

4-5 

`Cabin in the Woods’ Quilt Show 

at The Lodge (40650 Village 

Dr.) at 10 am. each day. $5. 

5 

Tour de Big Bear 25, 50, 70, 

100 and 125 mile rides in the 

Valley with cycling festival in 

the Village, Sunday recovery 

rides and time trials. 

bigbearcycling.com. 

5 

“Music in the Mountains” series 

at Discovery Center with DSB 

tribute to Journey, Pat Benatar 

tribute. $38-$48. Gates open 5 

p.m., show at 6. 866-3437. 

5-6 

Big Bear Renaissance Faire at 

Pedersen Sawmill (39115 Rim 

of the World Dr., Fawnskin) has 

jousting, shows, music 10 a.m.- 

6 p.m. $18, $32 weekend pass, 

$110 season pass. bbvrsinc.org. 

6 

`Picnic in the Pines’ 5-8 p.m. at 

Alpenhorn B&B (601 Knight Ave) 

with music by MountainTop 

Strings. $100 includes picnic 

basket for 2, bottle of wine. 

866-5700. 

11-13 

Fun Run 2017 held by Antique 

Car Club sees 500-plus classic 

cars in the Village. 866-4607. 

12 

Aaron’s Big Bass Tournament 

#4 on the lake, tourney headquarters 

at Boathouse Lakeside 

Tavern. (800) 475-3166. 

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`Buckaroo Ball’ 4 p.m. at Inn at 

Fawnskin (880 Canyon Rd.) with 

BBQ dinner, dancing, auctions, 

country music by The Runnin’ 

Kind. $65. 866-3200. 

19 

Relay for Life 24-hour Walk for 

Cancer 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Park 

with vendor booths, art and music, 

kayaking. 744-0187. 

19 

Greenthumbs Native Plant Restoration 

Program with volunteers 

working 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; call for 

meeting location. 522-1363. 

19 

Antique Wooden Boat Show at 

Pine Knot Marina 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

has classic boats, cars, free admission. 

844-5337. 

19 

Fairy Garden Festival 10 a.m.-3 

p.m. at Summit Christian Fellowship 

(41965 Garstin Dr.); 

crafts, vendors, fairy dish garden, 

face painting. Free, 866- 

9817. 

19 

Ice Cream Safari at Big Bear 

Alpine Zoo 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 

for five scoops plus regular admission 

of $12, $6 senior/3-10. 

878-4200. 

19 

“Music in the Mountains” series 

at Discovery Center with James 

Garner’s tribute to Johnny Cash. 

$38-$48. Gates open 5 p.m., 

show at 6. 866-3437. 

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Kodiak 100 Ultra Marathon and 

50 Mile Trail Runs at noon Friday, 

6 a.m. Saturday with finish 

festival in the Village. 744-4056. 

25-27 

`Steel Magnolias’ performed by 

CATS at Warehouse Theatre 

(1117 W.Big Bear Blvd.) at 7:30 

p.m., 1:30 Sunday matinee. Also 

Sept. 1-3. $20. 585-4757. 

26 

Big Bear Air Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 

the airport; airplane rides, Planes 

of Fame warbirds, skydivers, 

vendor booths. Free admission. 

866-3218. 

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2-3 

Mountain Treasures XXIX Quilt 

Show is 10-5 Sat., 10-4 Sun. at 

the Middle School (41275 Big 

Bear Blvd.) $5. 844-4545. 

9-10 

13th Annual Troutfest; compete 

for thousands in cash and prizes. 

$75 entry includes goodie bag, 

hat. (949) 366-0030. 

9-10 

47th Annual Oktoberfest at the 

Convention Center kicks off 

seven weekends with American 

Heroes weekend. 585-3000. 

16 

Fall Wine Walk in the Village 

3:30-7 p.m. $35 till Sept. 6, 

then $45 (VIP add $5), food only 

$20. 878-8044. 

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Action Tours 

Zip through the trees on nine ziplines. 

Segway Village streets, discovering Big 

Bear history at the same tim. Learn tree 

rope climbing skills like rappelling from 

certified instructors. (909) 866-0390 or 

(909) 866-0830. 

Alpine Slide 

Shoot down a tobogan-style ride at Magic 

Mountain, as a hand lever allows you to 

control the speed. After an exhilerating 

run, ride the chairlift back to the top for 

more fun. $6/ride, 5-ride books $25. There’s 

also a snowplay area with Magic Carpet 

uphill ride, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts, 

family-priced snack bar, video games. Open 

daily. Big Bear Blvd., 1/4 mile west of the 

Village. 866-4626. 

Big Bear Speedway 

Soki Kart racing with timed heats and 

authentic track experience. Reach speeds 

up to 30 mph while negotiating hairpin 

turns and straightaways on the Grand Prixstyle 

course. Double Karts allow younger 

riders to go to. $20 on first visit includes 

license valid one year, head sock and race 

($25 double Kart). At Big Bear Snow Play 

next to Motel 6. (909) 585-0075. 

Bingo 

The Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo games 

THE ALMANAC 

Real Gear...Real Track...Real Racing! 

KART RACING in BIG BEAR 

• New Full-Featured Sodi Kart Racing 

• Grand Prix-Style One-Fifth Mile Course! 

• Races Timed, Fastest Times Posted 

• Safety First With Helmets, 4-Point Restraints 

• Single and Double Karts! Fun for Ages 4 and Up 

Located at Big Bear Snow Play 

each Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome 

ages 18 and over. 40611 Big Bear Blvd. 

west of the Village, across from Lakeview. 

(909) 866-3557. 

Boat Rentals 

Sailboats, pontoon boats, speed and fishing 

boats plus paddleboards and canoes are 

available for rental from the lake’s marinas. 

Big Bear Marina (866-3218), 

Holloway’s Marina (866-5706), North 

Shore Landing (878-4FUN) Pine 

KnotMarina (478-2500), Captain John’s 

Marina (866-6478). 

Boat Tours 

“Big Bear Queen” sails daily from Big 

Bear Marina including the lake’s most guaranteed 

daily tours and most experienced 

captain, Chris Bellows. 2 p.m. tour goes 

out regardless of passenger count every 

day and Saturday noon and 4 p.m., Sunday 

at noon are guaranteed too. Adults $20, 

seniors $18, 12 and under $14, 3 and under 

free. Saturday Sunset cruises through Sept. 

2, snack trays provided and bring your 

beer, wine, cocktails. $25. (909) 866-3218. 

Pirate Ship Lake Tours aboard newly 

refurbished “Time Bandit,” a one-third 

scale replica of a 1600’s galleon that appeared 

in the movie of the same name, sail 

daily from Holloway’s Marina...complete 

with canon fire! Full bar with beer, wine 

and cocktails. $22, senior $20, $12 under 

12 (2 and under free). (909) 878-4040. 

“Miss Liberty” paddlewheeler with enclosed, 

heated deck and snack bar, leaves 

Pine Knot Landing for scenic tours of Big 

Bear Lake. View the homes of celebrities, 

42825 Big Bear Blvd. • Big Bear Lake 

www.BigBearSpeedway.com 

(909) 585-0075 

Open April – October 

Mon-Thurs 11 am-7 pm 

Friday-Saturday 10 am-9 pm 

Sunday 10 am-5 pm 


Recreation • Dining • Nightlife • And More 

Road Conditions: (800) 427-ROAD www.ie511.org 

Sail the Big Bear seas aboard Time Bandit, pirate ship seen in the movie of the 

same name, with daily tours from Hollyway’s Marina. Call (909) 866-5706. 

solar observatory, and much more. $22, 

$20 senior/military, $14 ages 3-12, four 

and under free. (909) 866-8129. 

Captain John’s Lake Cruise is a more 

intimate cruise aboard eco-friendly 

Duffield Whisper Drive electric boat 

“Serena” or “Rose Bud” once owned by 

Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels. Sail with 

Captain John and learn about the lake including 

intimate knowledge of the China 

House and bald eagles. Fridays, Saturdays 

and Sundays at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. $20, 12 

and under $12. (909) 866-6478. 

Bowling 

The Bowling Barn offers new lanes with 

automated scoring for bowling enjoyment. 

Also arcade games and full-service cocktail 

lounge with pool. Glow Bowling after 

dark with black lights, sounds. Bowl 3 

games for the price of 2 with coupon in this 

issue. Open daily. 40625 Big Bear Blvd. 

(enter on Bonanza).(909) 878-BOWL. 

Fishing 

Catch some fun with Big Bear Charter 

Fishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortable 

boat with afriendly, expert guide 

Aaron Armstrong. Open or private charters 

for individuals or groups of all ages. 

All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures, 

drinks and snacks. Bass fishing too aboard 

a Ranger Comanche. At Holloway’s Marina; 

(909) 866-2240. 

Cantrell Guide Service at Pine Knot Landing 

is the lake’s longest running guide 

service since 1991. Troll for trout around 

the lake’s 23 miles of shoreline aboard 24' 

pontoon boat with 18 ‘ roof and enclosure 

to protect against cold and wind. Licensed 

guides John Cantrell and Cliff Fowler 

(“Fowler’s Fish Tales”) have 80 years experience 

on the lake. (909) 585-4017. 

Golf 

High altitude enhances any game at the 

Bear Mountain Golf Course. A nine-hole 

(par 35) 2,730-yard course, each round is 

accompanied by clear air and spectacular 

mountain views. Full-service 4,000 sq. ft. 

Bear Trap clubhouse and pro shop has 

putting green, cart and club rentals, restaurant, 

lounge, deck overlooking the course. 

Driving range too. Across from the ski 

resort on Moonridge Rd. (909) 585-8002. 

Helicopter Tours 

See the lake, ski resorts, desert and mountains 

aboard a climate-controlled Robinson 

R44 helicopter with longtime pilot Roy 

Harding at the controls, departing daily out 

of Big Bear Airport. The helicopter seats 

up to four, pilot plus three passengers, and 

tours start at $35 per person based on two 

passengers. (909) 585-1200. 

Hiking 

There’s dozens of trails and natural areas to 

enjoy the rugged beauty of the San 

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Catch Rainbow Trout...Guaranteed!* 

Cantrell Guide Service 

Big Bear Lake's Longest Running Guide Service 

* Catch a rainbow on a 3-hour trip or your next trip is on us 

Thousands Caught Since 1991! 

Comfortable 24 foot pontoon boat... 

only guide boat on the lake with 

18 foot roof and full enclosure! 

Professional licensed guides John Cantrell 

and Cliff Fowler ("Fowler's Fish Tales") 

have over 80 years combined experience 

fishing Big Bear Lake! 

Private Tours / Only your party 

Sunset Tour - No Fishing Happy Hour (BYOB) 

All Equipment 

Provided! 

Below the Village (909) 585-4017 or (909) 239-7867 

www.bigbearfishing.net 

Pine Knot Marina • 400 Pine Knot Ave. • Big Bear Lake, CA


Bernardino National Forest. From easy 

strolls along the lake to stenuous climbs 

into the mountains, there are trails for all 

abilities, including families, within a short 

drive of Big Bear. For information on all 

trails in the Valley and the required 

Adventure Pass, visit the Discovery Center 

on North Shore Dr., about two miles west 

of Stanfield Cutoff. (909) 866-3437. 

Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuous 

hike, that ends with a panoramic view of 

Big Bear Lake. Legend has it that a beautiful 

Indian maiden, jilted by her lover, took her 

life by leaping from this towering 100 ft. 

monolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill, 

.8 mile walk past a stream and featuring 

beautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18 

between Boulder Bay and the dam; park on 

the lake side of the road. 

Cougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mile 

(each way) hike. As it winds above the 

lake’s north shore, it offers up great views 

of water and the surrounding mountains. 

Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about two 

miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 mile 

from the Discovery Center where you can 

park without an Adventure Pass. 

Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short, 

scenic family stroll with minimal elevation 

gain, located on the north shore near Cougar 

Crest. Free trail maps (available at the 

trailhead or Discovery Center) identify 

markers along the route noting local 

vegetation, wildlife areas, etc. 

Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnic 

area climbs the southern ridge above Alpine 

Slide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr. 

2N10, through lush meadow and stands of 

white fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another 

1/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular 

180-degree vistas. 

Holcomb Valley 

At one time, Big Bear Valley was thriving 

gold country. The last remaining signs of 

this historic chapter in Big Bear history are 

featured in a driving tour through what is 

known as Holcomb Valley. Totaling 11.6 

miles over a dirt road, the tour offers stops 

at Two Gun Bill’s Saloon, Hangman’s 

Tree, Pigmy Cabin, Metzger Mine, and 

more. Free maps available at the Big Bear 

Discovery Center on the North Shore— 

call 866-3437. Allow three hours for the 

drive. 

Horseback Riding 

Baldwin Lake Stable is open year-round 

for horseback riding. Rates are by the hour, 

offering one, two, three and four-hour rides 

with longer rides heading along the famous 

Pacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. A 

variety of spectacular mountain trails with 

horses for all riding abilities. For little 

buckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides and 

petting zoo. Reservations suggested for all 

rides. Big Bear Blvd. east to stop sign at 

Hwy. 38, go through intersection, veer left 

on Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd., 

Big Bear City. (909) 585-6482. 

Jet Skis/Waverunners 

Jet skis and two, three and four seater 

Waverunners from Get Wet Water Sports 

Center at North Shore Landing (878- 

4FUN), and Holloway’s Marina (866- 

5706) are $85-$140 per hour. Big Bear 

Marina (866-3218) has new Yamaha threeseaters 

for $125/hour, gas included. Pine 

Knot Landing has three-person 

waverunners available at $109. 478-4377. 

After Dark... 

Big Bear’s Nightlife & Entertainment Guide 

ALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Family Karaoke each Saturday night at 8 p.m. Glow 

Bowling at 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 

Watch the big game on big screen TVs, open to all ages. Happy Hour Monday- 

Friday 5:30-7 p.m. with 50¢ off all bar drinks (except draft), $1 hot dogs. Bowl 

3 games for the price of 2 with coupon in this issue. Inside the Bowling Barn at 

40625 Big Bear Blvd. Call 878-BOWL. 

AV NIGHTCLUB—DJ every night at 9 p.m. Happy hour daily till 6 p.m. with $1 

beers. 664 Pine Knot. (909) 866-7377. 

BARNSTORM RESTAURANT—Live music Saturdays during dinner with “Piano 

Man” Mike Cross. 501 W. Valley Blvd. at the airport. (909) 585-9339. 

BEST WESTERN CHATEAU—Enjoy Silver Moon in the Tiffany Lounge Saturdays 

from 7-10 p.m. 42200 Moonridge Rd. (909) 866-6666. 

BOATHOUSE LAKESIDE TAVERN—Ron Bertorello and Full Deck on the outdoor 

deck weekends. Big screen TVs with sports, weekend karaoke, dog-friendly beach 

and volleyball. 330 Alden Rd. 866-5400. 

BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY—Street Music Band with Rich Spaulding, Tom 

Burton, Steve Johnson and Terry Copley plus special guests Fridays and Saturdays 

6-9 p.m. Live music daily. Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozy atmosphere. Wear 

your gear, 75¢ off your beer. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. 866-BEER. 

CHAD'S PLACE—New location near the lake, same great live rock `n roll each 

Thursday through Sunday night, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 40824 Big Bear Blvd. Call 

866-2161. 

NOTTINGHAMS—Wine and music on the oatio Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Music on the 

Patio ahd Bloody Mary bar with live music Sundays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 40797 Big Bear 

Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644. 

THE CAVE BIG BEAR—Your favorite artists up close and personal! See national 

performers, top tribute bands and more in Big Bear’s hot new intimate concert 

venue. Good food and full cocktail service including craft beers from Big Bear Lake 

Brewing Co. (909) 878-0204. 

THE PINES LAKEFRONT—Pianist Mike Cross and Bass Mark Cade live Thursdays 

5:30-8:30 p.m., Sundays 4-7 p.m. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 866--5400. 

WYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Open at 4 p.m. Wednesdays for country dancing 

with DJ Evan, Fridays for ballroom dance classes with John Wells 6-7 p.m. Music 

Fridays and Saturdays on the patio: Aug. 4 South of Santa Fe; Aug. 5 The Blue 

Henrys; Southern Spirit Aug. 11 and 25-26; The Working Poets Aug. 12 and 18; 

DJ Evan Aug. 19. Convention Center, Big Bear Blvd. at Division. (909) 585-3000. 

Cool off on Alpine Slide’s double water slide, open daily. Call (909) 866-4626 

Laser Tag 

Head to Big Bear Funplex for indoor laser 

tag, arcade, rides and much more. Pizza 

and snack bar, pool tables. 40679 Big Bear 

Blvd. 866-3866. 

Miniature Golf/Go Karts 

Putt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slide 

at Magic Mountain, features a landscaped 

18-hole miniature golf course complete 

with water hazards and breaking greens. 

Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart track 

with high-banked turns, which nine Can 

Am racers—including four two-seaters— 

with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines and 

an array of safety features zip around. 

Open till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626. 

Museum 

An authentic, restored log cabin, gold 

mining artifacts, rebuilt stamp mill, cattle 

ranching and logging memorabilia, 

information on native animals, birds and 

reptiles, and much more are found at the 

Eleanor Abbott Big Bear Museum. Open 

Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and 

Holiday Mondays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

beginning Memorial Day weekend through 

mid-October.800 Greenway just off the 

boulevard at Big Bear City Park. $5, 14 and 

under free. (909) 585-8100. 

Parasailing 

Get above it all with parasail rides at Pine 

Knot Marina. Part sky diving, part hang 

gliding, and part speed boating, parasailing 

offers the unique perspective of seeing Big 

Bear Lake and the surrounding mountains 

from 300 ft. above the water—riders don’t 

get wet unless they want to. Now riders as 

young as age 7 can go! Rides $80, $160 for 

tandem. (909) 478-4377. 

Scenic Sky Chair 

Ride Snow Summit’s Scenic Sky Chair to 

the top for incredible views of the Valley, 

lake, Mt. San Gorgonio, and more. Enjoy 

barbecued food, beer and wine at the View 

Haus on top, which has a terrific sundeck, 

while taking in spectacular views that can 

stretch to the Basin. Hike down or ride the 

chair back. Roundtrip ride (no bike) $24, 

$19 senior/youth (save 20% with 72 hour 

advance online or phone purchase). Open 

daily. (909) 866-5766. 

Wakeboard/Water Ski 

Get Wet Water Sports Center offers 

water ski and wakeboard rides from North 

Shore Landing, Holloway’s Marina and 

Big Bear Marina. $150/hour includes 

equipment, boat and lessons, if desired. 

Group rates. Call 878-4FUN. 

Water Slide 

The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is 

home to two side-by-side water slide flumes 

that take riders through a maze of banked 

turns and wild, wet action. At the bottom, 

each track dumps into a heated pool. Allday 

passes $15, single rides $2, 10-ride 

books $10. Open daily. 1/4 mile west of the 

Village on Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-4626. 

Zoo 

Grizzly and black bears, bobcats, coyotes, 

mountain lions, deer, eagles, and other 

animals are at Big Bear Alpine Zoo, many 

of which are native to the San Bernardino 

Mtns. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 10- 

5 Saturday and Sunday with daily animal 

presentationss. Moonridge Rd. to 

Clubview, veer right to Bear Mountain, 

turn left to zoo. $12 adults, $9 ages over 60 

and children 3-10, under two free. (909) 

584-1299. 

HORSEBACK RIDING 

Baldwin Lake Stables 

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo 

909-585-6482 • Big Bear City 

Big Bear Blvd. east through stop sign at Hwy. 38, 

veer left on Shay Rd. and follow the signs 

46475 Pioneertown Rd. 

www.baldwinlakestables.com 

Open Year Round•Rates by the Hour 

1, 2, 3 & 4 Hour Rides•Reservations Suggested 

Specialty Rides 

•Majestic Sunset Ride 

•1/2 Day Ride along the 

famous Pacific Crest Trail 

Please Make Reservations 

for Specialty Rides 

Under Permit USDA Forest Service


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Eight’s enough for SUP at Pleasure Pt. 

Standup Paddleboards have now become 

a group activity thanks to 

new eight-person boards available 

for rent at Pleasure Point Marina. 

Why go out solo when you can bring 

the whole gang along aboard Airhead’s 

Super SUP—even the dogs? Everyone gets 

to experience the fun of dipping a blade 

into the cool lake water as up to eight riders 

simultaneously stroke to provide propulsion 

around peaceful Metcalf Bay, 

where calm tranquil water is ideal for 

paddleboard fun. 

“The trick is to get everyone paddling 

at the same time,” noted Pleasure Point’s 

Larry Whittington. “Some find it hard, for 

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Summer Spot 

Ride Our 

Double 

Water 

Slide 

New! 

Water Slide 

Season Passes! 

$69 Anytime, 

$49 Sun-Fri 

Unlimited Water Slide rides ... $15 • 10 Rides ... $10 • Each Ride ... $2 

Eight’s enough for Standup Paddleboarding at Pleasure Point Marina! 

some it’s really easy. It’s a real team building 

experience for sure and no one gets left 

behind.” 

With eight inches of nose/tail rocker— 

just like modern powder skis and 

snowboards have—the inflatable Super 

SUP glides through the water. It’s super 

stable with sturdy, rigid platform and recommended 

for all ability levels, especially 

beginners who appreciate the extra wide 

platform with plenty of room to stand and 

stroke. Paddle or just float and enjoy the 

lake and mountain views! 

At 18-1/2 feet long and five feet wide 

the board looks like it could accommodate 

Paul Bunyan, making for a stable SUP platform. 

EVA traction pad and heavy-duty reinforced 

drop stitch construction with x- 

cross technology are other nice features. 

Pleasure Point is the only marina on 

the lake offering SUP for up to eight after 

acquiring the gargantuan board at a Las 

Vegas marine show. Of course guests can 

go out solo on it but really this is a ride 

meant for families or groups and it’s a lot 

to handle without help. 

“The bay is the best area for a board 

this big because it’s clean, smooth and 

safe,” added Pleasure Point’s Carole Shaw. 

Super SUP rents for $50 for the first hour, 

$35 each additional hour, pretty affordable 

fun when shared by a group! 

Pleasure Point is the oldest continuously 

operated marina on Big Bear Lake, 

first opening in 1914 as Belt’s Landing. It 

was once owned by none other than cowboy 

legend Roy Rogers! Today it’s a fullservice 

membership-owned marina that 

offers a range of water activities including 

kayaks and canoes, fishing and pontoon 

boats, jet skis, bait center and more. Plenty 

of paved parking too! 

People-powered propulsion is a priority 

at Pleasure Point, a great place to rent 

pedal boats to cruise around the bay. 

There’s electric versions too complete with 

water cannons allowing friends and families 

to squirt each other in fun water battles. 

Pleasure Point Marina is at 603 

Landlock Landing just off Cienega. Call 

(909) 866-2455. 

Year-Round 

Family Fun 

With 300 Clear Days A Year! 

Spring and Summer are 

Great at Alpine Slide! 

Your Alpine Slide experience begins with a scenic chairlift ride above 

the beautiful Big Bear Lake. Then, with you controlling the speed, 

your toboggan plummets back down the mountain creating a thrill 

you’ll want to relive again and again! Children FREE! (2-6 & under 48”, with 

an adult 18 and over) 

Parents!... Sun On Our Spacious Deck While The Kids Play! 

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