When and What is the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest?
Weekends: September 15, 2012 - October 27, 2012
Saturdays: 12 noon - 12 midnight

Sundays: 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.
The 42nd Annual Oktoberfest held at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center located at 42900 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, California is a family fun event loaded with festivities including stein holding matches, log sawing competitions, safe slam beer drinking contests, the annual queen stein carrying contest, clogging and polka dances performed by various dance troupes, a children's fun-zone, and a huge dance floor in front of the stage. Revelers can take a break from the action to stroll along the Budenstrasse (avenue of the Booths) and shop for handmade arts, crafts and collectibles.