Scarecrow & Dia de Los Muertos Decorating Contest
- Location: Big Bear
- Contact: The Big Bear Visitor Center
October 8th - November 7th, 2025
Big Bear Lake’s Scarecrow Contest has delighted locals and visitors, with homes and businesses competing to showcase their creativity. This year, the tradition is expanding with decorating contests in Scarecrow, Calacas (skeleton) and Ofrenda categories to highlight Día de los Muertos, a holiday celebrating life, memory, and community.
Get ready for an extra colorful season as we blend our traditional fall Scarecrows with the cultural vibrancy of Ofrendas and Calacas displays.
How To Vote
Visitors and locals alike can grab a map and ballot from the Visit Big Bear Visitor Center that highlights all participating locations, from businesses to homes.
As you explore the valley and check out the scarecrows, ofrendas, and fall décor, don’t forget to vote for your favorite in each category by filling out the ballot and posting photos of your favorites to your socials tagging @visitbigbear and #BigBearScare. Voting will be open to the public, with prizes awarded based on popular vote.
Where to view
View the Scarecrow & Dia de Los Muertos 2025 Location Map
Upcoming Dates For This Event:
- Wednesday, October 8
- Thursday, October 9
- Friday, October 10
- Saturday, October 11
- Sunday, October 12
- Monday, October 13
- Tuesday, October 14
- Wednesday, October 15
- Thursday, October 16
- Friday, October 17
- Saturday, October 18
- Sunday, October 19
- Monday, October 20
- Tuesday, October 21
- Wednesday, October 22
- Thursday, October 23
- Friday, October 24
- Saturday, October 25
- Sunday, October 26
- Monday, October 27
- Tuesday, October 28
- Wednesday, October 29
- Thursday, October 30
- Friday, October 31
- Saturday, November 1
- Sunday, November 2
- Monday, November 3
- Tuesday, November 4
- Wednesday, November 5
- Thursday, November 6
- Friday, November 7