Reel Ale Festival

Friday, May 29th, 2026

Friday From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Reel Ale Festival is a two-day celebration of craft beer, live music, and mountain culture at Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake. Hosted by the California Farmers Market Collective, the festival brings together regional craft breweries, great food, live entertainment, and outdoor lifestyle vendors for a fun lakeside experience.

Timed alongside the Fishing for $50K weekend, the festival offers anglers, visitors, and locals a great place to gather after a day on the water. Guests can sample craft beers from Southern California breweries, enjoy live music, explore fishing and outdoor vendors, and relax in a laid-back festival atmosphere near the lake.

Event Highlights
• Craft beer tastings featuring breweries coordinated with the IE Brewers Guild and Highmark
• Live music including performances from Past Action Heroes and Middle Aged Dad Bod (additional bands to be announced)
• Food vendors and local artisan market
• Fishing and outdoor vendors curated with Tackle Meet
• Lakeside festival setting at Meadow Park
• VIP area with shaded seating

Map View

Parking is available at Meadow Park.