July 2022 Big Bear Today Magazine

Page 8—July 2022
Spirits of West, live bands at Wyatt’s
Tip your hat to the western frontier
when Wyatt’s Grill & Saloon at the
Convention Center hosts its twoday
tribute to the hard-working American
Cowboy on July 22-23.
Saturday, July 23 is the big day with
the annual Spirits of the West featuring
whiskey and tequila samplings. Live bands
play throughout the day and night—one is
power-packed Cumberland Gap, see below—under
the pines on the outdoor stage
at Wyatt’s.
The Temecula Action Gunfighters return
for the first time in three years after
the pandemic. Live action skits with heroes,
villains, action shooting and fights
are fun for the whole family with three performances
set through the day.
Wet the whistle by purchasing flights
of whiskey and tequila to sample. Then
take home a bottle of whichever spirit you
liked the best, within the grouping. Wine
sampling is planned as well. Of course
Wyatt’s full bar including selection of domestic,
import and craft beers will be open.
There’s fun for the whole family with
arts and crafts, select vendors from the
Convention Center’s popular Tuesday
Farmer’s Market, face painting for the kids
and more. Along with a variety of contests
for both kids and adults.
Big Bear Sheriff Mounted Posse will
also be on hand. Big Bear’s western heritage
dates back to the late 1800’s, which
included cattle drives up to the mountains
from the deserts of Palm Springs,
Morongo and Yucca basins. Admission is
free.
Friday, July 22 sees live western music
at Wyatt’s with Cumberland Gap and
is a fundraiser for Big Bear Museum, a
great place to explore Big Bear’s Wild
West past (story page 11). For the kids
there’s a balloon artist and electric slide
dancing for parents. A portion of the
evening’s food and bar sales benefits the
Historical Society. Admission is free.
Have a “blast” at Wyatt’s Fourth of
July weekend, open July 1-3 with music
by Terry McRaven Band. On July 4 it’s
the annual Independence Day Fair featuring
vendors, kids activities and more
with Street Music Band performing (story
page 3). Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and admission
is free.
Weekend live music from 6-10 p.m.
is a staple at Wyatt’s, Big Bear’s largest
restaurant with seating indoors and out and
western-theme menu featuring half-pound
burgers, savory tri-tip and more. High
Desert and Wyatt’s favorite Southern Spirit
is back with power country on July 8.
Regulars at Buckeye Jack’s, Southern
Spirit has played everywhere from the old
Crazy Horse in Orange County to the late
Cocky Bull in Victorville during 25-plus
years of music. Opening for the likes of
Martina McBride, Brooks and Dunn and
Toby Keith, among others.
South of Santa Fe returns July 9 plus
August 19 and 27 with country sounds
from old to new. The band recently played
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the San Bernardino County
Fair in Victorville as well as
Horse Town Brew N’Que in
Norco.
Other Wyatt’s weekends
include Cumberland Gap on
July 15-16 and 22-23. Don and
Dale Scott are brothers who
have played throughout Southern
California and also premier
showrooms in Las Vegas. Including
the Golden Nugget
country fever show, Harrah’s, with Wayne
Newton’s show band and multiyear residencies
at Sam’s Town, Mandalay Bay and
The House of Blues. The Scotts have
toured with John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett.
They’re joined by longtime friend
Spike Loudermilk, who has worked with
Est. 1947 by Andy Devine
as the Sportsmans Tavern
Open Nightly 4:30 p.m.
Inside & Out
Action Gunfighters at Spirits of the
West; live bands like Southern Spirit
all month
"Still haunted by our Ghost George"
Big Bear Today
Fine Dining in a Rustic Stone & Log Retreatt
Fine Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib • Lobster
Welcome Back!
Cheap Trick, Neil Diamond, Molly
Hatchett, The Miracles, Tony Joe White
and many others. Terry McRaven Band returns
July 29-30.
Wyatt’s is at the Convention Center,
42900 Big Bear Blvd. Call (909) 595-3000
or visit www.bigbearevents.com.
Enjoy Great Food
in a Historic Setting
Alfresco Outdoor Dining
on Our New Patio!
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