Festival of Lights Holiday Competition

The Festival of Lights is bringing Holiday Cheer to the Valley!

The holiday season has arrived in Big Bear, and with it comes the NEW Big Bear Lake Festival of Lights Competition! This community event invites local businesses, Big Bear residents and Big Bear homeowners to light up the valley and decorate their homes and storefronts. Let's spread some festive cheer and help Big Bear shine brighter than ever.

How To Vote

Voting is open December 1 - 31, 2024.

Grab a map and ballot from the Big Bear Lake Visitor Center - or print the PDFs linked below - to explore the valley, check out the Holiday Lights and Wreath displays and vote for your favorite in each category. Return your ballot to the Visitor Center!

Voting is NOW OPEN to the public and prizes are awarded based on popular vote.

Holiday Lights Map - PDF Voting Ballot - PDF

Interactive Holiday Lights Map

Awards

January 4, 2025. Prizes will be distributed in person, on site at the prize winner's display.

Competition Categories

Holiday Lights Display categories:

Business
Homeowner
Resident

Holiday Wreath Display

Business
Homeowner
Resident

Visitor Incentive

Attention Visitors!

If you're in town December 1 - 31, you can be a voter in the Festival of Lights Competition! When you return your ballot and post your favorite selections in each category on your socials tagging @visitbigbear and #YourMountainLakeEscape, you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing for a special getaway package, which includes:

2-night lodging certificate valid for March, April, or May 2025
$100 meal voucher at select Big Bear restaurants
Tickets to activities based on your selected visit dates (e.g., lake tours, snow play, or guided hikes)
Enjoy the holiday season in Big Bear Lake and start planning your return trip for 2025!
Stop by the Visitor Center for a map and ballot to cast your vote!
For more information, call our Visitor Center at 1-800-424-4232.